General Atlantic
Senior Associate, Portfolio Talent Solutions
New York - Park Avenue · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$190kDetected 29 days ago
Project ManagementResearchCommunication
About the role
- General Atlantic is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join the Portfolio Talent Solutions team in our New York Office.
Responsibilities
- Support and project manage C-suite search assignments in close partnership with GA PHC, portfolio company management teams and GA investment professionals
- Support the scoping of senior roles and development of position specifications
- Research new industries, market segments, and competitive landscapes to map the talent ecosystem in support of portfolio company needs
- Based on a pre-defined spec, develop a research strategy that outlines targeted industries and companies
- Build an evolving external network, with a focus on potential future talent that may be suitable for current and future portfolio initiatives
- Where external search firms are engaged, work closely with GA operating professionals to support and coordinate the search processes including executive search firm screening, development of spec/scorecards, preliminary screening interviews, and collating/analyzing feedback from candidate interviews
- General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 885 companies throughout its history.
- Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create lasting value.
- General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of March 31, 2026, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience supporting search engagements or talent projects, including producing clear deliverables (status updates, candidate summaries, project briefs)
- Experience engaging with external clients/candidates in the market
- Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT, paired with the curiosity to test new capabilities and bring better ways of working to the team
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a high performing global organization.
- By completing this application, you are consenting to General Atlantic's processing and use of your personal data.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience; background in executive search, a high growth company or chief of staff role preferred. Experience working in a leading executive search firm, preferably with exposure to services or consumer sectors.
- Strong project management skills - able to manage multiple workstreams, align stakeholders, and keep work moving through ambiguity; adapts quickly as priorities shift
- Analytical and intellectually curious, with an eagerness to learn and connect dots across contexts; brings strong intuition and good judgment, and is not afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions
- Strong attention to detail, exceptional follow through and consistently delivers results
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a high performing global organization. Highly collaborative and capable of working effectively cross functionally
- Demonstrated maturity and professional presence, comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Highly motivated and positive can-do attitude
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Nice to have
- 4-6 years of relevant experience
- background in executive search, a high growth company or chief of staff role preferred.
- Experience working in a leading executive search firm, preferably with exposure to services or consumer sectors.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation
Benefits
- The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Infrastructure, and Strategic Solutions.
- Support the team in conducting quantitative and qualitative management assessments to identify capability gaps and opportunities for learning & development
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