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# Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition at ICONIQ

- **Company:** ICONIQ
- **Location:** San Francisco California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconiq/jobs/8081539

## Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team, supporting ICONIQ’s Venture and Growth businesses. This individual will serve as a trusted talent advisor to investment professionals and business leaders, leading full-cycle recruiting efforts across a broad range of functions, including Portfolio Engagement, Operations, and Support teams, as well as playing a critical role in early-career investment hiring programs, including intern, Analyst, and Associate recruiting. This role requires a combination of strategic talent partnership and exceptional execution. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable advising senior stakeholders on market strategy, managing highly competitive candidate processes, coordinating complex recruiting logistics, and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience recruiting within Venture Capital, Growth Equity, or Private Equity environments and possess a strong understanding of investment recruiting cycles, including Investment Analyst and Associate recruiting.

## What You’ll Do

- Lead full-cycle recruiting across Venture and Growth investment and business functions, from initial intake through offer and onboarding, while managing multiple high-priority searches.
- Manage annual investment intern and Analyst recruiting programs, including candidate sourcing and assessment, offer management, and stakeholder communication.
- Lead Venture and Growth Investment Associate hiring, partnering with business stakeholders and external recruiting partners on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, recruiting events, interviews, stakeholder meetings, and hiring decisions.
- Partner closely with investment professionals and business leaders as a trusted advisor, translating hiring needs into tailored recruiting strategies and providing market intelligence, talent insights, and recommendations.
- Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, market mapping, and external search partners.
- Drive lateral hiring across business functions, including Portfolio Operations, Portfolio Analytics, Leadership Advisory, Administrative Support, and other support teams.
- Manage external search firms and agency relationships, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with ICONIQ standards.
- Deliver a high-touch recruiting experience and operational excellence through proactive candidate and stakeholder communication, accurate recruiting data and reporting, and continuous improvement in partnership with Human Capital colleagues.

Ideal Candidate Background

- 7+ years of relevant full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant experience supporting Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Private Equity, or broader investment organizations.
- Direct experience managing investment hiring processes, including familiarity with Investment Associate recruiting cycles and timelines, as well as demonstrated success recruiting across both investment and business functions.
- Strong talent advisory and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering effectively with senior leaders and high-performing teams and translating business needs into recruiting strategies.
- Expertise in candidate sourcing, market mapping, and talent assessment, with a demonstrated ability to identify and engage high-caliber talent.
- Exceptional organization and execution skills, with the ability to autonomously manage multiple concurrent searches, competing priorities, and detailed recruiting operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong executive presence and a highly collaborative approach.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple offices and time zones while balancing independent ownership with close collaboration.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and technologies is a plus. We value team members who are curious about leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and drive innovation.

What We Offer:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting on your first day of employment.
- Life and disability insurance coverage as well as family and wellness benefits including mental health benefits, fertility benefits, and back-up childcare.
- A matching 401(k) program.
- Commuter Benefits program.
- Stipends to support wellness and hybrid working arrangements.
- We support employees who wish to pursue professional designations/certifications and offer tuition reimbursement in addition to an allocation for books and other supplies needed for an individual's coursework.
- Smart-casual dress code.

Location: Applicants are expected to work onsite in our San Francisco office in accordance with our hybrid working policy.

Compensation Range: ICONIQ is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role, together with other compensation being offered such as a discretionary bonus, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At ICONIQ, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation terms. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $160,000.00- $190,000.00 together with the benefits listed above.

## About ICONIQ

ICONIQ is a global investment firm elevated by an extraordinary community. With over $100B assets under management, we seek to build resilient investment portfolios, partner with inspired entrepreneurs transforming industries, manage our clients’ lives and legacies, and create uncommon opportunities across sectors and society.

When you submit a job application as a prospective employee (“your” or “your”) of ICONIQ Capital LLC (“ICONIQ,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we or our service providers may collect, use, disclose and otherwise process personal information about you. Personal information collected by the Greenhouse portal is subject to the Greenhouse's privacy policy, available here [https://www.greenhouse.com/privacy-policy] and ICONIQ’s Privacy Policies available here [https://www.iconiqcapital.com/privacy-policies].

Use of AI in the Application Process

We expect candidates to be fluent in using AI tools to enhance their work. You’re welcome to use AI in preparing your application where it adds value, but your materials must be accurate and reflect your own experience, judgement and voice.

We care most about how you think, what you’ve personally contributed, and how you use tools like AI to drive better outcomes. Strong candidates demonstrate both authenticity and leverage, using AI to elevate their work while maintaining clear ownership.

Throughout the interview process, you should be prepared to speak in depth about your experience and contributions in your own words.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and the diverse skills and perspectives they contribute are integral to our success as a global organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we are deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our company. We do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, we provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees with religious practices, mental health needs, physical disabilities, or other conditions requiring support.

## About ICONIQ

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ICONIQ is a privately held multi-family office and investment firm that manages over $85 billion in assets, advising ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions while investing across technology disruption.
- **Entity Type**: Private (investment firm, not funded as a startup)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (50 Beale St., Suite 2300)
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Divesh Makan, Michael Anders, Will Griffith, Matthew Jacobson (firm’s Principals)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Investment advisory, multi-family office services, venture and growth equity investing
- Target customers: Ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, and institutions (B2B / wealth management)
- Mission statement: “Convene an extraordinary community, provide uncommon care, and channel talent, capital, and ideas for a better future.”

## Products & Services
- **Managed Account Advisory**: Personalized investment management for clients with net worths typically exceeding $25 million, recommending allocations across asset classes and private funds.
- **ICONIQ Private Funds**: Including the ICONIQ Strategic Partners funds (growth equity and venture capital), Building Blocks funds (targeted asset classes), real estate funds, and the ICONIQ Origins early-stage platform.
- **Family Office Services**: Non-advisory services covering philanthropy, legacy planning, and day-to-day wealth administration.
- **Direct Investment Strategies**: Proprietary co-investments and special-purpose vehicles in technology-driven opportunities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private firm; AUM is the key metric)
- **Key Metric**: Regulatory Assets Under Management of approximately $85.8 billion on a discretionary basis and $31.7 billion on a non-discretionary basis (as of December 31, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: ICONIQ does not raise external funding; its client base includes prominent tech entrepreneurs and families (described as an “ecosystem of entrepreneurs backing entrepreneurs”)
- **Growth Signals**: Global office expansion (San Francisco, New York, Palo Alto, London, Singapore), continued growth in AUM, and a dedicated venture/growth platform that partners with technology disruptors

## Competitive Advantages
- **Uncommon access**: Deep relationships with elite entrepreneurs and families provide proprietary deal flow and co-investment opportunities.
- **Integrated platform**: Combines investment management, family office advisory, and direct investing under one roof.
- **Culture of entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur**: Many team members and clients come from the technology sector, fostering a shared mindset and network.
- **Scale and stability**: Over $85 billion in AUM provides long-term capital and the ability to take concentrated positions.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling the investment platform across asset classes (growth equity, venture, real estate, and thematic funds)
- Deepen global presence, particularly in Asia (Singapore office) and Europe (London)
- Expand the ICONIQ Origins platform to incubate and partner with emerging investment managers
- Invest at the intersection of technology and traditional industries, targeting “uncommon outcomes”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of humility, excellence, integrity, and diversity. The firm emphasizes a “give much more than we receive” ethos and truth over harmony.
- **Work environment**: Fast-paced, innovative, with exposure to top-tier entrepreneurs and investment opportunities. Open roles span data engineering, solutions engineering, portfolio analytics, legal, and more.
- **DE&I commitment**: Active focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as a driver of firm success.
- **Offices**: Hybrid presence in San Francisco, New York, Palo Alto, London, and Singapore.
- **Growth opportunities**: Roles offer expansive career development at a firm that has doubled in AUM over recent years.

## Sources
1. [iconiq.com](https://www.iconiq.com/)
2. [ICONIQ Careers](https://www.iconiq.com/careers)
3. [SEC Form ADV Part 2A (March 2026)](https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=1027115)
4. [Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconiq/jobs/7320023)

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