Careers

Learn first-hand why our people care so deeply about being a part of the incredible JM Search team.

A culture of caring

At the foundation of JM Search’s exceptional company culture is our core value of caring. We care deeply about one another and have created an environment that supports trust, empowerment, collaboration, and flexibility.

As a people-first culture, each JM Search employee is empowered to make decisions, share ideas, and shape the future of our firm, as well as their own individual career path. We take great pride in being the best at what we do, but we also care about having fun while we do it.

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Year history

Employees across the U.S.

Retention rate at VP+ level

Ranking on list of America’s Top Retained Executive Search Firms

Starting & Growing Your Career at JM Search

We have spent more than 40 years identifying, attracting, and retaining high-performing company builders within our own firm and understand how to scale without sacrificing culture. We care deeply about providing continuous development opportunities for each member of our team – from recent graduates to our managing partners – and believe by caring for our people, they in turn care for our clients.

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Ifeoluwa Ogunyinka

Research Manager

“JM Search truly gives you the opportunity to work and collaborate with all levels across the firm. The unique hands-on and collaborative nature has allowed me to quickly build core research and recruiting skills, while also getting involved in other developmental areas. As a young professional, I value the ever-present encouragement to be creative and impactful within the firm."

Robert Lee

Partner

“Starting my career with JM Search, I’ve seen the firm’s dedication to professional development first-hand, as I’ve advanced from an intern to a Partner.”

Jessica Reilly

Marketing Manager, Operations and Campaigns

“JM Search has given me the unique ability to craft my own career path. After starting in a research role, I was quickly promoted into a business development position within a specialized practice area. After several years, I chose to transition to a career in marketing as part of our corporate operations team. The collective JM Search team has supported my career trajectory and has truly been instrumental in my development.”

Andrew Pressman

Managing Partner

“We’ve built a firm that has the scale and sophistication required to work at the highest level without losing the entrepreneurial culture and hands-on approach that existed when I joined over 25 years ago.”

Our company values

As a values-driven firm, we take a disciplined approach to hiring professionals that are fully aligned with our core values. This meticulous approach has been our secret sauce for delivering excellent service to our clients for 40+ years.

Caring

We are committed to fostering a culture of balance and individual well-being. We show consideration and respect for our people, clients, and communities.

Commitment

We cultivate trusting relationships with our colleagues and clients by always exceeding their expectations.

Diversity

We believe that diversity of thought and demographics bring strength and value to our firm and clients.

Integrity

We do the right thing, always. Our strong ethical compass guides our judgments, decisions, and actions.

Inclusiveness

We value the ingenuity of our people and work collaboratively to run our firm. We maintain open lines of communication where all voices are respected.

Accountability

We set the highest standards and deliver on our commitments to one another and to our clients.

Our commitment to DE&I

As a values-driven firm, diversity and inclusiveness are core to our culture. We believe that diversity of thought and demographics bring strength and value to our firm and our clients, and are committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and accountable culture where every member of the JM Search team truly cares for one another.

JM Search is committed to action and is proud to be joined by other organizations as part of the AESC Diversity Pledge, which aims to use our collective voices to help create a world that is inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible for all.

Our Diversity Pledge