Project Manager, Private Equity

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.

Benefits

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