Senior Associate, Portfolio Talent Solutions

Senior Associate, Portfolio Talent Solutions

General Atlantic is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join the Portfolio Talent Solutions team in our Miami Office.

Responsibilities

• Support and project manage C-suite search assignments in close partnership with GA PHC, portfolio company management teams and GA investment professionals
• Where appropriate, independently run searches for portfolio companies including identifying, sourcing, and qualifying senior executives
• Support the scoping of senior roles and development of position specifications
• Research new industries, market segments, and competitive landscapes to map the talent ecosystem in support of portfolio company needs
• Based on a pre-defined spec, develop a research strategy that outlines targeted industries and companies
• Gain an understanding of the functional breakdown and roles within various executive structures and serve as an expert to the team on the markets/talent pools researched
• Proactively engage, assess and introduce qualified executives to GA investment professionals and portfolio companies
• Build an evolving external network, with a focus on potential future talent that may be suitable for current and future portfolio initiatives
• Support the team in conducting quantitative and qualitative management assessments to identify capability gaps and opportunities for learning & development
• Identifying opportunities for syndicating processes across the portfolio, to enable sharing of best practices and cost synergy where appropriate
• Leverage and utilize best practice global tools and capabilities (i.e. Scorecards, Interview Guides, Competency Model), when conducting research/search efforts
• Where external search firms are engaged, work closely with GA operating professionals to support and coordinate the search processes including executive search firm screening, development of spec/scorecards, preliminary screening interviews, and collating/analyzing feedback from candidate interviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 4-6 years of relevant experience; background in executive search, a high growth company or chief of staff role preferred. Experience working in a leading executive search firm, preferably with exposure to services or consumer sectors.
• Experience supporting search engagements or talent projects, including producing clear deliverables (status updates, candidate summaries, project briefs)
• Experience engaging with external clients/candidates in the market
• Strong project management skills — able to manage multiple work streams, align stakeholders, and keep work moving through ambiguity; adapts quickly as priorities shift
• Analytical and intellectually curious, with an eagerness to learn and connect dots across contexts; brings strong intuition and good judgment, and is not afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT, paired with the curiosity to test new capabilities and bring better ways of working to the team
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional follow through and consistently delivers results
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a high performing global organization. Highly collaborative and capable of working effectively cross functionally
• Demonstrated maturity and professional presence, comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly motivated and positive can-do attitude

GA Value

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement

General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $140,000-$190,000 of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience.

Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one's contributions towards the organization's success.

General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.