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Posted 3 hours agoSenior Fellow, Alternative Investments Fellowship Program (AIFP)
at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity
New York, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Advise on and participate in the development and maintenance of curriculum materials targeted at preparing candidates for private equity analyst and associate recruiting, drawing on publicly available resources and third-party training materials; coordinate licensing and hosting arrangements as needed.
- Advise on and participate in the development and maintenance of a calendar of partner-led events — including panels, breakfast meetings, and networking sessions — to engage private equity partner firms and build candidates' readiness for investment roles.
- Create industry-specific materials, including case studies, student-facing and partner-facing materials for events and sessions where deep private equity knowledge is required, ensuring content reflects current market dynamics and recruiting expectations.
- Monitor the broader recruiting landscape for emerging trends — including shifts in hiring volumes, role types, fund strategies, and sector demand — and translate findings into actionable insights that inform curriculum development and program strategy.
- Support the overall selection of AIFP fellows, including contributing to program marketing, candidate screening, and interviews of prospective participants.
- Mentor and coach young professionals and AIFP fellows as they prepare to enter the private equity industry, fostering professional growth, industry acumen, technical finance skills, and their connection to SEO.
- Support all activities leading up to and the day of the SEO Alternative Investments Conference (AICON).
- Identify interview-ready candidates for open analyst and associate private equity roles at partner firms; coordinate or arrange third-party coaching to increase participants' interview readiness.
- Recommend candidates who are prepared to compete for roles and support partner sourcing, marketing, and relations efforts as needed.
- Draft written content for candidate engagement and development as needed.
- Track overall program metrics, including annual fellow class formation and offer conversion rates, providing qualitative and quantitative assessments that inform program evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Title: Senior Fellow, Alternative Investments Fellowship Program (AIFP)
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005 ABOUT SEO
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- CFA, CAIA or other relevant professional certifications are a plus.
- experience required with a minimum of 2 years of Investment Banking
- Passion for SEO’s Mission: A deep curiosity about the barriers to entry for pre-professionals and a dedication to closing opportunity gaps.
- Passionate about SEO Career and Alternative Investments’ mission and helping participants get the practical knowledge and skills they need to gain an internship offer and ultimately have a successful and enriching internship experience.
- Strong time management skills and willingness and ability to take on ad hoc projects as needed.
- Communication: Able to communicate in writing and orally in a manner that is understandable to a diverse audience to include candidates, current SEO Career and Alternative Investments student interns, partners, recruitment team members, and executive team members.
- Ability to be both a self-starter and a team player who builds people-first relationships and prioritizes the participant experience every step of the way.
- Technical/Analytical Proficiency: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and adept at learning and using technology, systems, and processes, especially career-related software.
- experience of the applicant along with the
- At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world.
- If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent . THE ORGANIZATION
- Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.
- Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence.
Experience
- 6+ years of professional
Benefits
- Compensation: $94,000 - $110,600 FLSA: Exempt
- Drawing on Private Equity industry experience, this role serves as a trusted advisor to program staff, a mentor and coach to fellows, and a strategic contributor to program design and partner engagement.
- Serve as a trusted and strategic partner to the Associate Director, Alternative Investments, Assistant Director, Investment Banking & Markets and the SEO Career & Alts Programs team, providing private equity industry knowledge and perspective to strengthen programming and increase diversity in the alternatives space.
- experience and a minimum of 4 years of Private Equity or buyside experience preferred.
- Able to adjust to changes and work demands quickly while maintaining a strategic and tactical vision to efficiently complete work.
- COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive
- benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts.
- The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.
- Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and
- Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
Contact
- Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/ .
Additional details
- Department: SEO Career & Alternative Investments
- Report to: Associate Director, Alternative Investments
- Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. POSITION OVERVIEW
- The Senior Fellow will play a central role in increasing the alternative investments pipeline by preparing the next generation of investment professionals.
- Participate in regular training sessions, networking opportunities, and programming touchpoints — including breakfast meetings and panels — to deepen fellows' exposure to the industry and professional networks.
- Participate in check-ins providing updates on completed work, ongoing tasks, emerging challenges, and proposed adjustments to programming plans.
- Contribute to performance reporting, including data on participants engaged, participants coached, and offers secured by fellows and non-fellows.
- Coaching/Mentorship: Proven ability to motivate, coach, and mentor high-achieving college students.
- Strong Organizational Skills: Able to multi-task and meet the needs of the Programs team while successfully keeping participants’ needs at the forefront.
- Must be comfortable with speaking and presenting in public.