Senior Associate

The Role

We are seeking a new addition to our cohort in New York with experience at an expert network, in executive search, or in consulting. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment with direct exposure to private equity investors and industry-leading executives. At Orbit, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility from day one, take ownership of your work, and have a real impact on our clients’ success. Promotion is based on merit, not tenure, and tenacity and initiative are rewarded.

Role overview:

As a member of our execution team, you will deliver a small number of game-changing Senior Advisors to our private equity clients on each project. Your work has a direct impact on our clients’ ability to compete on landmark private equity deals across key economic sectors.

Your day will focus on:

• Research: Quickly and thoroughly understand industry ecosystems to identify and map the key companies and executives relevant to the deal.
• Communication: Source, interview, and secure experienced C-level executives and thought leaders as advisors to our clients, in exclusivity.
• Client Management: Present research findings to our PE clients and recommend the most relevant advisors for maximum impact on the given deal process.

About You

• You will have 1–2 years of experience at an expert network, in executive search, or at a consultancy.
• You possess a high-performance mindset, a desire to own your work, and a healthy dose of grit.
• You thrive on constructive feedback, are coachable, and driven to grow.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• You are detail-oriented and committed to excellence.
• You are fluent in English and have the right to work in the US.

What We Offer

• First full-year OTE: $120,000, with $82,500 base + bonus scheme
• Rapid career progression for strong performers — top Senior Associates can be promoted to Associate Vice Presidents in 9–12 months. At AVP level you will manage a team and own client relationships.
• Exceptional exposure: opportunity to learn directly from leading industry executives and senior PE professionals.
• Meaningful impact on our clients and your team from the start.
• Training and development: a clear roadmap for success, including internal and external training, targeted personal development support, a mentor program, and coaching-based management.
• Purpose and connection: team collaboration activities and regular corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Health and wellbeing: 18 paid holiday days per year (increases with tenure), competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus access to health and wellbeing benefits including funded gyms and online classes.
• Hybrid working and premium office space: hybrid work up to 2 days per week post-probation, with access to a fully serviced office in Midtown Manhattan.