Overview
Pzena Investment Management is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to play a pivotal role in strengthening the firm’s hiring and people infrastructure. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role for an experienced Financial Services recruiter who thrives in a small, high-performing HR team and brings a strong interest in supporting broader HR initiatives. In partnership with the Talent Delivery and Advisory Lead, the role combines full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle with meaningful exposure across onboarding, workforce planning, campus programs, benchmarking, and HR operations.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who combines strategic cross-functional partnership with disciplined execution. We are seeking a professional with high personal standards, strong drive and an intrinsic commitment to continuous improvement while balancing confidence with humility. The strongest candidates set the bar, operate independently with strong judgment, think critically, and deliver consistently high-quality work.
Core Responsibilities
End-to-End Talent Acquisition
- Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across Pzena’s global offices and functions
- Partner closely with leaders at all levels to define roles, assess talent, and deliver values-aligned hiring decisions
- Lead proactive sourcing through professional networks, campus channels, and specialized Financial Services platforms
- Build and manage relationships with search firms and external partners
- Conduct rigorous screening and interviews, providing market insight and sound judgment to stakeholders
- Manage offers and pre-hire processes in close partnership with the business, HR, and finance
- Coordinate hiring across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with local practices and regulatory requirements
- Track recruiting activity and key metrics to support planning and leadership visibility
Campus Recruiting & Internship Programs
- Lead campus recruiting and internship programs across targeted universities and professional programs
- Build early-career pipelines aligned with business needs and the firm’s long-term talent strategy
- Partner with business leaders on intern selection, development, and conversion planning
Benchmarking, Finance Partnership & Values Alignment
- Partner closely with Finance and HR to apply market benchmarking data in support of role design, compensation alignment, and offer strategy
- Provide data-driven insights to hiring managers and leadership
- Ensure hiring practices consistently reflect Pzena’s culture, values, and long-term investment philosophy
HR Partnership & Broader Exposure
- Own the recruiting-to-onboarding transition to ensure a seamless new-hire experience
- Serve as a trusted partner to HR leadership on workforce planning and hiring priorities
- Support onboarding, orientation, and select HR initiatives and projects
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in HR processes, systems, and practices
Requirements for Consideration
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of recruiting experience in Financial Services, asset management, banking, or professional services firm
- Exceptions technical skills in excel and a strong foundation in MS Office products
- Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions and levels
- Experience leading campus recruiting and internship programs
- Strong understanding of broader HR practices and a genuine interest in expanding across HR disciplines
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Finance, and business leadership
- A self-starter who operates independently, applies strong critical thinking, and thrives in environments requiring judgment and ownership
- Known for discipline, follow-through, and excellence in execution
Working Model & Culture
- Hybrid, 4 days in office/1 day remote, plus additional flex days allotted throughout the year
- Collaborative, professional environment with exposure to firm leadership
- Strong values-driven culture that celebrates individual ownership, long-term commitment and humility in the pursuit of what best serves our clients and our business.
- Opportunity to grow alongside a successful and scaling organization
Salary Range: $135,000 - $140,000 USD Annually
The actual base salary may vary depending on factors, including, but not limited to location, work experience, education, training, skill level, and market conditions. At Pzena Investment Management, base salary is just one component of the total compensation, which may include, year-end discretionary bonus and employee benefits.
At this time, Pzena Investment Management will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.
