Vice President

FIFTEEN WEST; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFTEEN WEST is seeking an Associate Director / Vice President, Sales & Distribution to lead a 360 recruitment desk focused on senior talent in investment management and private markets. You will own the end-to-end cycle, from business development to candidate delivery, while leveraging a lineup of cross-border relationships and an established client book in the U.S.

market. You will manage relationships with executives, drive revenue growth, and collaborate with international colleagues to

Qualifications

• Proven 360 recruitment experience at Associate Director, VP or equivalent level in financial services.
• Strong record of winning and developing senior client relationships with executives.
• Commercial drive and ability to manage end-to-end business development and delivery.
• Experience recruiting across sales, distribution, investor relations, marketing or related functions.
• Collaborative mindset with autonomy to build a desk while working with cross-border teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development and client meetings through candidate delivery, negotiation and close.
• Develop relationships across investment management, asset management, private equity, private credit, infrastructure and related institutional markets.
• Leverage an established client book from day one, while expanding revenue through introductions, referrals and cross-selling with U.S. and international colleagues.
• Build new accounts and deepen existing partnerships with senior decision-makers, positioning yourself as a trusted recruitment adviser.
• Help shape the U.S. Sales & Distribution proposition as one of the early hires in a profitable, growing U.S. operation.

Skills

360 recruitment

Senior client relationships

Business development

Executive engagement

Cross-border collaboration

Job description

Salary Range: Up to $110,000 + commission

Location / Working model: New York, NY | FiDi | Hybrid, 2–3 days in office

Build a high-value desk within an established financial and professional services search platform with a proven track record across the U.S. and U.K. markets. You’ll join an early-stage U.S. sales and distribution function with an existing client book, strong cross-border relationships and direct access to experienced colleagues who have built long-term relationships across investment management and private markets. This is an opportunity to shape a growing U.S. business while benefiting from the infrastructure, reputation and profitable foundation of a well-established international operation.

The Associate Director / Vice President, Sales & Distribution will build and grow a 360 recruitment desk focused on senior commercial talent across the investment management and private capital markets.

Role Highlights

• Own the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development and client meetings through candidate delivery, negotiation and close.


• Develop relationships across investment management, asset management, private equity, private credit, infrastructure and related institutional markets.


• Leverage an established client book from day one, while expanding revenue through introductions, referrals and cross‑selling with U.S. and international colleagues.


• Build new accounts and deepen existing partnerships with senior decision‑makers, positioning yourself as a trusted recruitment adviser rather than a transactional supplier.


• Help shape the U.S. Sales & Distribution proposition as one of the early hires in a profitable, growing U.S. operation.

You Will Need

• Proven 360 recruitment experience at Associate Director, VP or equivalent level, ideally within financial services, investment management or a related professional services market.


• A strong record of winning and developing senior client relationships, with confidence engaging executives and decision‑makers.


• Commercial drive and the ability to manage the complete business‑development and delivery process independently.


• Experience recruiting across sales, distribution, investor relations, marketing or closely related functions is highly valued.


• A collaborative mindset: you’ll have the autonomy to build your desk while working closely with established U.S. and international teams.

Why You’ll Love It

• Start with a meaningful client book rather than building entirely from cold.


• Access established cross‑border relationships and warm introductions from an experienced international team.


• Join a U.S. business that is already profitable, with clear plans to grow the local team.


• Work from a central FiDi office with a practical hybrid model of 2–3 days per week.


• Build a desk with genuine ownership over strategy, clients, revenue and market development.


• Benefit from exposure to senior mandates across investment management and private markets.


• Work alongside experienced recruiters with long‑term tenure and substantial billing records.


• Join a values‑led, privately owned platform where your contribution can have visible impact.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.