Client Strategy & Operations Associate

About the Role

Russell Tobin is seeking ambitious, driven professionals to join its New York team as Client Strategy & Operations Associates. This is an opportunity for early-career professionals looking to accelerate their careers in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with significant exposure to global financial markets, investment strategies, and corporate decision-making. The firm partners with leading investment firms, private equity groups, hedge funds, and Fortune 500 companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, understanding their objectives and delivering a high-quality client experience.
• Strategic Research: Identify and engage industry professionals and subject matter experts to support client research initiatives.
• Project Management: Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, coordinating timelines, communications, and deliverables.
• Business Development & Outreach: Conduct targeted outreach, build professional relationships, and effectively communicate project opportunities.
• Problem Solving: Make quick, informed decisions to overcome challenges and ensure successful project execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with international colleagues to deliver exceptional results for clients across global markets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership.
• Approximately 6–18 months of professional experience; internships and client-facing experience are highly valued.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Motivated by measurable goals, professional development, and career advancement.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, including eligible F-1 STEM OPT candidates.

Graduation Eligibility

• December 2026 and January 2027 graduates are encouraged to apply.
• May 2026 graduates are eligible with internship or corporate experience since graduation.
• May 2025 graduates with continuous employment since graduation may be considered for a higher-level title and compensation package.