Project Manager, Private Equity

The Insights product delivers teleconferences, surveys, and in-person events to Guidepoint's institutional and corporate clients. Teleconference transcripts are housed in a searchable portal covering diverse industries and topics, helping clients make informed decisions. All content features Advisors from Guidepoint's global network and is curated by former investors, sell-side analysts, and industry professionals. As the Project Manager on the Insights team, you will serve as both a hands-on recruiter and a coach for our team of Associates and Research Managers. You will lead by example, actively sourcing, engaging, and securing high-quality advisors while also training and mentoring the team to optimize their performance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, has strong recruiting and communication skills, and enjoys developing junior talent. This is a hybrid position out of our New York office.

Responsibilities

Identify and recruit senior industry experts with private equity exposure for teleconferences; Conduct outreach via LinkedIn, email, and phone to secure expert participation; Work closely with moderators to understand subject matter and manage the team to source the best advisors; Track and manage expert pipelines, ensuring consistent engagement and conversion; Train and mentor a team of Associates, helping them develop strong recruiting and communication skills; Monitor individual and team performance, providing feedback and coaching to improve results; Implement best practices in expert recruitment, refining outreach strategies and messaging; Collaborate with senior leadership to refine team processes and optimize recruitment efficiency; Set team goals, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-moving environment

Requirements

2+ years of experience, including at least 1 year as a Project Manager; Comfort with high-volume outreach (e.g., cold calling, cold emailing); Strong leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring or managing junior team members; Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage senior executives; A data-driven approach to outreach, tracking efforts and optimizing conversion rates; Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively; Interested in Private Equity and alternative investment strategies

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus based on performance; 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans; Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate; Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform; Free snacks and beverages in the office; Friday happy hour and Summer Fridays; Year-round corporate athletic league; Casual work environment, team building, and other social events