Private Equity Exec Search Associate — Rotational Program

Maiden Marc Advisory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiden Marc Advisory is seeking multiple Associates for a high-growth retained executive search firm that serves C-Suite and senior leadership roles for private equity and real asset clients. The program offers rotational exposure, working alongside Partners across markets from day one, with a strong emphasis on development and progression.

You will gain hands-on experience in retained search execution, market intelligence, candidate assessment, and client advisory, while advancing toward a

Qualifications

• Strong research and academic credentials with a degree or postgraduate qualification.
• Extracurricular achievements and leadership experience.
• 2026 graduates with up to 5 years of commercial experience in executive recruitment or related fields.
• Structured, resilient, detail-oriented with analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reference potential candidates for retained mandates.
• Ongoing research and networking to source top performers across core markets.
• Create forensic competitor analysis and market intelligence reports.
• Assist and run client-side execution of active mandates.
• Conduct pre-pitch/origination research and due diligence; support strategic projects.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Networking

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Maiden Marc Advisory is seeking multiple Associates for a high-growth retained executive search firm that serves C-Suite and senior leadership roles for private equity and real asset clients. The program offers rotational exposure, working alongside Partners across markets from day one, with a strong emphasis on development and progression.

You will gain hands-on experience in retained search execution, market intelligence, candidate assessment, and client advisory, while advancing toward a