We are looking for company builders. Entrepreneurs who are driven by the opportunity to directly impact the success of their clients and their firm. Collaborators who are true partners to their clients and understand that we grow faster as a team than individuals. Does this sound like you?

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For nearly 40 years, we have partnered with companies to build exceptional leadership teams by recruiting CEOs and other senior executives. Our enduring success is a direct result of building our own team along the way. We know that our people are our difference, so we are dedicated to the continuous development of each member of our team – from recent graduates to our founding partners – and we will continue to build our team with high-impact search professionals who share our passion and values.

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After 14 years at a large global firm, I joined JM Search for the opportunity to help build an emerging practice area. The firm has provided the platform and resources to help me develop an outstanding client roster.

Abbee Phillips, Partner

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As our first hire in Southern California, I was drawn to the firm’s trajectory and reputation in the private equity community, as well as the entrepreneurial opportunity to help build our presence on the West Coast.

Jerry K. Fong, Vice President

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Through the market analyst role, I have access to board and c-level insights on organization building, as well as exposure to a range of industries, companies, and business models.

Erica Brown, Market Analyst

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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 vice president.

Robert Lee, Vice President

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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 20 years ago.

Hayden Tewell, Partner

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I transitioned to JM Search from the financial services industry for the opportunity to engage directly with private equity investors and executives to build management teams that create significant shareholder value.

David Robinson, Vice President

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Our Culture

Each member of our team has contributed to defining our culture, which has been built and refined over nearly four decades. Collectively, we’ve identified four core values that drive our culture:

Commitment
Our clients always come first; we cherish and cultivate lasting client relationships. We continuously earn client trust by always exceeding their expectations.
Accountability
We live the promises we make as a firm and as individuals, whole-heartedly taking responsibility and delivering on our commitments to clients and colleagues.
Integrity
We do the right thing to maintain trust - regardless of the circumstances, and even when no one else is looking. Our strong ethical and moral compass guides our judgments, decisions and actions.
Inclusiveness
We respect our people, value their ideas, engage their collaboration and involve them in planning and running the firm. We keep our people in the know by openly providing the information they need to be successful.
Diversity
We believe that people of differing backgrounds, origins, thinking, religions and core beliefs bring strength and value to our clients and to our firm. Diversity is an essential criterion in our mission to recruit for our clients and for our firm.
Caring
We have a duty of care to the people and communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a healthy sense of work-life balance, financial well-being, and to giving back to purpose-driven causes.

Why Join?

Develop Your Expertise
Focus on the industries and functions that interest you to build subject matter expertise. Partner with teammates that possess decades of experience in specific segments to build upon existing practices or help build new practice areas.
Build Deep Client Partnerships
Become a true partner and trusted adviser to companies that matter. With an emphasis on enduring client relationships, you’ll have the opportunity to help build companies over time and focus on partnerships instead of projects.
Focus on Delivering Exceptional Work
In order to deliver exceptional work and build thriving relationships, you must completely dedicate yourself to each search. To help support this focus and level of dedication, our consultants work on no more than 4 searches at a time.

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Whether you’re just starting your career or you have decades of experience, there is an opportunity to thrive at JM Search.

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