Scale your company with exceptional talent
Hiring best in class, expertly matched candidates.
Shields Group Search
Building the Best Team for You with Bespoke Recruitment Solutions
At Shields Group Search, our focus is not just on finding talent. We specialize in building transformative teams that propel companies into their next critical phase, whether it's your first three hires or building out your team post Series A fundraising. With a bespoke recruitment process, your journey will be tailored specifically to your needs. We aren’t just recruiters. We are strategic partners with a shared goal of building your success.
Selectivity: We perform and prioritize meticulous research and assessment to identify top talent for our clients. We present you with candidates who not only fit the role but elevate it.
Quality: Quality over quantity is our mantra. With our research process, we narrow in on the top candidates for your role, focusing on presenting you with and closing on only the best matches for your company.
Efficiency: Recognizing the fast-paced nature of early-stage companies, we have optimized our search process for speed without sacrificing quality. With an agile approach, we deliver results efficiently, exceeding client expectations.
Integrity: We maintain honest, transparent communication, uphold strict confidentiality, and ensure fairness and objectivity in our search process. Our dedication to integrity builds trust and fosters lasting relationships.
End-to-End Recruitment
Discover Shields Group Search’s End-to-End Recruitment Services, where expertise meets precisions. We offer a seamless recruitment journey, from identifying top-tier talent to finalizing the perfect match — all tailored to the unique needs of your business. We go beyond just filling positions. We’re about building transformative teams that drive success. Experience recruitment excellence with us, where every candidate placement is a strategic partnership.
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Access to a Wider Talent Pool:
Tap into our extensive network of candidates, including those note actively seeking new opportunities.
Pre-Vetted Candidates
Benefit from our rigorous screening process, ensuring candidates meet your specific requirements and standards before you interview them.
Time and Resource Savings
Reduce the time and internal resources needed for recruitment, allowing you to focus on your core business.
Market Insights and Expertise
Leverage our in-depth knowledge of market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive landscapes.
Reduce Hiring Risk
Our expertise in candidate evaluation minimizes the risk of a mismatch and ensures a higher retention rate.
Speedy Recruitment
Process
Expedite the hiring process with our streamlined methodologies, delivering timely results without compromising quality.
Customized Recruitment
Strategies
Enjoy tailored recruitment solutions designed to align with your unique business objectives and culture.
Ongoing Support and
Consultation
Benefit from our continuous support and guidance throughout the recruitment process and beyond
New to Hiring? We've Got You Covered.
Whether you're new to recruiting, introducing a new role to your organization, are unsure of where to begin, or simply lack the time, our team is here to assist. There is no role our search team can't successfully fill. For smaller organizations, recruitment is most efficient when it’s flexible and activated only when necessary. With external consultants like us, you benefit from a pay-for-performance model, ensuring you invest in the results you need only when you need them.
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Experience
With years of experience in the venture capital & startup space, our team brings a wealth of knowledge to guide you through every milestone.
Innovations
We stay ahead of the curve, leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to provide you with the best financial services.
Personalized Services
Your success is our priority. We work closely with you to understand your unique needs and goals, tailoring our services to ensure your financial well-being.
Small Company, Big Future
Your success relies on having the best possible team to build a future with. We specialize in supporting early stage start ups that are looking to hire their executive team or growth-oriented roles. We focus on the following areas:
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Sales | Marketing | Customer Success
For long-term success, businesses need strong commercial teams in sales, marketing, and customer support. We'll be your partner in filling any position by finding A-talent job candidates with a wealth of experience in your industry.
Strategy | Finance | Human Resources
As organizations grow, the right operations division is crucial to success. You need strong candidates who have the ability to navigate the twists and turns of rapid growth and expansion. Positions in strategy, finance, and human resources are necessary at this stage.
Product | Engineering | Data
From data to engineering and production, your organization relies on the expertise and talent of a production division to create exceptional services, products, and solutions to sell to your clients. Filling these positions with executive talent is a must as you expand.
Let's Chat Today.
Don't waste time coming up with a hiring strategy and scouring candidates for your next hire. Start an effective and efficient executive search today with Shields Group Search.
Wondering where to start with hiring? Book a call with us, and we can talk you through the recruitment process.
About Us
Shields Group Search is a NYC based executive search firm specializing in serving Seed to Series A startups. We offer recruitment and hiring solutions that are industry-agnostic with a particular emphasis on Commercial, Product, and Engineering roles.
Leveraging our early stage recruitment experience and our unwavering commitment to selectivity, our firm identifies and recruits the best candidates to meet your business needs. Backed by a team of seasoned professionals, we ensure confidentiality, quality, and efficiency in every search, providing our clients with a distinctive competitive edge.
At Shields Group Search, we don't just fill roles; we build partnerships.
Meet the founders of Shields Group Search.
Thomas Shields
Co-founder & Executive Recruiter
Allyn Anness
Co-founder & Executive Recruiter
Our Partners
Shield Group Search is the official recruitment partner of LvlUp Ventures and NextUp Venture Studio for their portfolio company recruitment needs.
LvlUp Ventures
LvlUp Ventures is an early-stage, value-add, and opportunity seed fund taking founders & ventures to the next level. They focus on investing in great teams with strong initial market validation in AI, Healthtech, Web3/Blockchain, Fintech, and Gaming.
NextUp
NextUp is a hybrid startup accelerator-venture studio. With strategic, individualized strategic advice and hands-on expertise, they help Gen Z emerging technology startups in the pre-launch stage go to market and scale. They’re upcelerating ventures like never before.
Contact Us
We're ready to get started on the search. Fill out the form below to land the perfect candidates to help your organization thrive.
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Looking to be hired by our clients?
We are committed to finding only the best talent for our clients in their industry. If you are currently in the market for a job or would like to be contacted with potential opportunities, fill out a form so we can get to know you. If you’re the right match for an upcoming role, we’ll put you in touch with the hiring company.
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