Project Manager, Private Equity

Guidepoint•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.