What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate position at FIFTEEN WEST?
• Senior Associate / Consultant – Executive Search
• $100,000–$140,000 base bonuses
• New York City | On-site, private office environment
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, high-calibre executive search firm without the constraints of big-firm bureaucracy. Our client combines the entrepreneurial buzz of a start-up with the stability of an established global platform. Following a stellar UK track record, their US business is rapidly scaling achieving remarkable revenue growth through fully retained executive searches in its first year. Now headquartered in NYC, they specialise in high-impact, fully retained C-suite searches across Consumer, Leisure, Hospitality and Restaurant sectors.
The Senior Associate / Consultant will operate at the heart of the US growth strategy, delivering on high-fee retained assignments and fast-tracking their progression within a lean, elite team.
Role Highlights
The Senior Associate / Consultant will…
– Lead candidate outreach and manage end-to-end search processes
– Engage directly with CEOs, Boards and CPOs from day one
– Collaborate closely with a Partner-level mentor and high-performing Principal
– Contribute to strategy, client meetings, and deal execution in real time
– Progress quickly toward Principal and equity-track roles
You Will Need
– A strong grounding in retained executive search from a top-tier or boutique firm
– Comfort operating in high-value, C-suite environments
– Drive to take ownership of searches, not just support them
– Confidence, polish, and maturity to represent clients credibly
– Hunger for progression without needing layers of management
Why You’ll Love It
– $100k–$140k base discretionary bonus
– Year 2 : commission-based structure with long-term equity upside
– Total exposure: client calls, strategy sessions, negotiations
– Founding team feel with genuine acceleration and autonomy
– Regular interaction with marquee clients
– Candid career path to Principal and beyond
– Learning by doing: live calls, high-trust culture
– Lean, high-calibre team who elevate each other
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000