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San Francisco, CA 94158
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123-456-7890
Cox
Recruitment
Group
A boutique, retained recruitment firm partnering with alternative and traditional asset managers
About
Cox Recruitment Group (CRG) was founded in 2024 by Kevin Cox. Mr. Cox has spent more than 20 years of his professional career in the asset management industry – recruiting at three global asset managers,
and in business development at two alternative asset managers. He also spent 7 years at a recruitment firm, with a focus on clients in the asset management industry.
Kevin earned a Bachelors Degree and MBA from Villanova University.
When he's not working, Mr Cox runs a Nike EYBL girls basketball program, watches basketball at all levels, and loves spending time with his wife and three children.
The CRG Candidate Difference
CRG has experience sourcing candidates in various asset classes (equity, fixed income, real estate, real assets) and filling senior and executive level positions in investments (portfolio management, research, product), distribution (institutional and wealth), and corporate areas (marketing, compliance, HR, operations). Our experience and approach creates a few "candidate differences":
Network
With two decades of asset management recruiting experience, CRG has a broad, diverse network of asset managemetn professionals across the U.S.
Assessment
Having interviewed hundreds of candidates and filled hundreds of positions over a 20+ year recruiting career, CRG is adept at matching candidate skillsets and personalities with corporate culture.
Pool
The large, well-established firms have dozens of clients, with hundreds of "off limits" candidates, creating a much smaller pool of potential candidates to hire. As a new, boutique firm, CRG effectively has no "off limits" candidates.
Process
CRG uses a thorough, efficient, and repeatable recruitment process. A well-executed client engagement for CRG is analogous to the phases of a 100 meter sprint:
Preparation
1 Week
Sprinters train for months for just one race, preparing to perform their best. CRG has spent more than two decades sourcing talent for the asset management industry, and applies that experience to each client engagement. A kickoff meeting is held to determine the scope of the engagement.
At the kickoff meeting, CRG gathers detailed information about the open position, and the client, to properly sell the position in the marketplace. An email summary of the intake meeting will be sent by CRG to the client for review and approval. CRG will then enter the market to recruit talent.
Efficient Start
4 Weeks
A fast, efficient start without any wasted movements is critical for a sprinter. With a strong understanding of our client’s investment strategies and culture, CRG narrows the broad talent pool and targets the appropriate candidates. Sourcing a diverse slate of qualified candidates is our approach for every client engagement.
Candidates are vetted through two touch points before being presented: an initial 30 minute phone interview, and a follow-up 30 min face-to-face conversation. Short-listed candidates are presented to clients via email with a resume and bulleted appraisal summary.
Maintain Pace
3 Weeks
It is imperative that sprinters continue pushing themselves toward the finish line with maximum effort and efficient movement. CRG’s targeted recruitment efforts continue until an offer is accepted.
While short-listed candidates enter the established interview process, CRG continues to source candidates. The degree of additional candidate-sourcing will be influenced by interview feedback from the client. CRG handles the coordination of candidate interviews, and interview feedback, throughout the engagement.
Smooth Finish
1 Week
All the proper execution throughout the race only matters if a sprinter executes a proper finish. Sprinters are taught to excel through the finish line, and CRG does the same. CRG believes crossing the finish line on a client engagement is when the preferred candidate accepts the client offer within the established compensation parameters.
With continuous client communication, CRG believes in a “no surprises” offer process. Candidate compensation history and expectations are outlined upon presentation to the client, and revisited throughout the engagement. Candidate dispositions will be handled by CRG throughout the client engagement.
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