About Us

Our Philosophy

SLA’s unwavering commitment to providing value through partnership motivates us to deliver high-quality executive search results for clients and candidates in our three core industries: investment banking, investment management, and corporate affairs. Our boutique firm, with 40 years of industry experience, offers a bespoke, content-driven approach, marked by professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion.

We are committed to fostering inclusivity and equity, both within SLA and through philanthropic initiatives. We construct diverse pipelines, nurture inclusive environments (including our own), and support equity in our own community. We strive to be a catalyst for positive change in our industries, all borne from our mission to provide value through partnership.

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Our Services

SLA Executive Search is a full-desk recruiting firm with a consultative approach, committed to delivering successful outcomes on behalf of our clients. Based in New York City, SLA adds value through in-depth research, insightful market intelligence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach. While executive search is at the core of our business, our ultimate goal is to support our clients’ growth and success—because when they thrive, we thrive. Our services include:
  • Retained Projects
  • Team Build-Outs
  • Succession Hiring
  • Additional Advisory Services
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OUR NETWORK

Our extensive national network allows us to connect with high-caliber talent in all three of our core industries: investment banking, investment management, and corporate affairs. We have successfully placed candidates with clients across the country, as well as internationally. 

Whether you’re seeking an executive search firm to help you expand your team, or a prospective candidate looking to make a move, click below to get in touch with us.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

SLA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in every part of our business, internally and externally.

We know change starts at home. In order to encourage our clients to create diverse and inclusive workplaces, we must do the same in our own company. We are proud to acknowledge that the SLA team is comprised of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and we are constantly working to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

In every single search engagement, we strive to provide our clients with diverse slates of candidates. The first step to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace is to actually talk about it, which is why we foster DEI-centric conversations with our clients throughout each search, and we use a variety of methods to network with and source candidates from all backgrounds to fill a role.

Additionally, beyond our own industries, we enthusiastically dedicate time and resources to organizations that foment these initiatives in society at large. We also believe in the vital importance of giving back to the community. That’s why we partner with organizations that are working to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as our current partnership with Empowerment Square. Click below to learn more: 

OUR PARTNERSHIPS
SLA EXECUTIVE SEARCH

APPROACH

We are a full-service executive search firm that is dedicated to the success and growth of each and every client within our portfolio. Our goal is to act as an extension to our clients and use this approach and philosophy to successful complete each assignment.

"Our Retained Search Process follows a 4-phase approach"

Planning

We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.

Debrief and Regroup

We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.

Networking and
Recruiting

We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.

Closing

We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.We pursue to provide you with best-in-class experience that you trully deserve while we work together hand-in-hand as we journey through the process of reaching your long-term and valuable goals.

INTERNATIONAL REACH

We maintain a strong international partnership to ensure our clients are provided with similar services as they look to expand to other parts of the world.

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what we do

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Investment Banking

  • Sector Coverage
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Sponsors & Leveraged Finance
  • Debt & Equity Capital Markets
  • Shareholder Activism

Corporate Banking

  • Relationship Management
  • Leveraged & Acquisition Finance
  • Debt Capital Markets & Syndications
  • Project & Infrastructure Finance
  • Marketing & Investor Relations

Corporate Development

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Strategy
  • Business Development
  • Investor Relations
  • Research

Family Office

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Investment Research
  • Direct Investments
  • Investor Relations
  • Marketing & Client Services

Restructuring

  • Sector Coverage
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Sponsors & Leveraged Finance
  • Debt & Equity Capital Markets
  • Shareholder Activism

Private Equity/Debt

  • Business Development
  • Investor Relations
  • Research & Strategy
  • Investments
  • Marketing & Client Service

Financial Communications

  • Investor Relations
  • Special Situations
  • Mergers & Acquisition
  • Shareholder Activism
  • Crisis Communications

Venture Capital

  • Investor Relations
  • Research & Strategy
  • Investments
  • Marketing & Client Service
  • Fund Raising