Project Manager, Private Equity

Guidepoint

New York, NY

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with high-volume outreach and leadership in a hybrid work setup, this role emphasizes recruiting and mentoring within the private equity domain.

Best fit for

Candidates with prior project management experience and interest in private equity recruitment
— “2+ years of experience, including at least 1 year as a Project Manager.”
Individuals who enjoy mentoring junior talent and thrive in fast-paced environments
— “has strong recruiting and communication skills, and enjoys developing junior talent.”
Candidates who can balance independent sourcing with team leadership in New York
— “This is a hybrid position out of our New York office.”

Things to consider

The role requires consistent performance tracking and data-driven optimization of outreach efforts.
— “A data-driven approach to outreach, tracking efforts and optimizing conversion rates.”
Candidates must be comfortable with cold outreach and engaging senior executives.
— “Comfort with high-volume outreach (e.g., cold calling, cold emailing).”

How to stand out

Highlight past experience in mentoring junior teams and managing high-volume outreach pipelines.
— “Train and mentor a team of Associates, helping them develop strong recruiting and communication skills.”
Emphasize your ability to engage senior executives and secure expert participation.
— “Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage senior executives.”
Showcase your leadership and performance tracking skills in prior roles.
— “Monitor individual and team performance, providing feedback and coaching to improve results.”
Demonstrate your understanding of private equity and alternative investment strategies in your application.
— “Interested in Private Equity and alternative investment strategies.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Identify and recruit senior industry experts
Train and mentor a team of Associates
Implement best practices in expert recruitment

Typical background

Project ManagerRecruiter

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementRecruitingTrainingMentoringTeam ManagementCommunication

Preferred

Private Equity KnowledgeCold CallingCold Emailing

Stack & domain

Project ManagementRecruitingCommunicationData-driven ApproachOutreach.ioCold CallingCold EmailingTrainingMentoringPerformance MonitoringTeam ManagementProcess OptimizationPrivate EquityAlternative Investment StrategiesLeadershipTeam BuildingPerformance ManagementFeedbackCoachingGoal SettingCollaborationStrategic ThinkingRecruitmentTeleconferencesSurveysIn-person EventsAdvisorsIndustry ExpertsModeratorsTeam PerformanceRecruitment Efficiency

About the role

Original posting from Guidepoint via Greenhouse

Overview:
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.
What You’ll Do:
Identify and recruit senior industry experts with private equity exposure for our teleconferences.
Conduct outreach via LinkedIn, email, and phone to secure expert participation.
Work closely with our 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.
What You Have:
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.
What We Offer:
The annual base salary for this position is $75,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
You will also be eligible for the following benefits:
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
About Guidepoint
Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.
Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.
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Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.
Compensation$75,000—$75,000 USD

Source: Guidepoint careers (Greenhouse)