Safire Partners is an executive search firm for emerging growth companies and we are growing right alongside our clients! Since 2006, we’ve helped nearly 700 executives get placed at the top new and growing companies in Los Angeles and nationwide.
We are hiring at the Associate level, looking for talented individuals who can partner with Safire's team of all-star Principals & Partners. As an Associate, you’ll be a key contributor on a team of talented professionals as they navigate the growing and exciting startup landscape in Southern California and nationally, driving searches that touch some of LA and the nation’s most promising startups.
In this role you will surround yourself with inspiring entrepreneurs and experienced, intelligent recruiters who will teach you to identify top talent across different areas of the business, as well as market and business needs. You’ll develop the skillset you need to pursue personal ventures, interface with top level executives, and directly influence every business you interact with.
If you’re interested in research or business, and driven by meeting and working with intelligent people, you’re the type of person we’re looking for.
On a daily basis, your responsibilities will include doing deep research on companies and industry landscapes, learning the growth and trajectory of our clients and other relevant companies, reviewing and ranking candidate profiles, and crafting client materials.
We’re passionate about what we do, hang out together, work long hours, and feel the gravity of partnering with the most exciting and disruptive companies in the world.
Your profile should reflect…
Bachelor’s degree.
4-6 years of professional experience.
1-2 years of direct experience in recruiting, sales, or in a startup environment.
Deep critical thinking skills and a natural curiosity for learning about business models, industry landscapes, and role profiles.
Your personality matters, and you need to be…
Interested in the LA technology and startup scenes.
Capable of diving into academic subjects.
An exceptional communicator.
Quick-thinking, self-confident, resilient, and malleable.
Willing to learn, and comfortable with the fact that not everyone knows everything.
Curious, always prepared, and aiming to bring energy to every new project.
The perks of the job…
Unlimited Vacation Days
Work from Home and Flex hours
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k w/ company match
A beautiful office in downtown Culver City (doggies welcome!)
Salary
Our starting salary for associates is 75k plus a performance bonus based on searches worked
Please note: This is NOT an entry level role. While there are always administrative tasks to every job at every level, this role does not involve cold calling or lead development. We are looking for business professionals that can think critically, develop professional content, and hold executive-level conversations.
Safire Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.