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Sebastian Mai

Alexandria,VA

Summary

A results-driven Associate with extensive experience in leading recruitment processes and executing executive placements in private equity-backed roles across various industries. Demonstrates proven leadership and mentoring expertise, successfully guiding Analysts and Senior Analysts to achieve recruitment goals. Passionate about leveraging industry insights and strategic acumen to deliver exceptional talent acquisition outcomes within the PE space.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Falcon
06.2024 - Current
  • Led end-to-end recruitment processes, from project kickoff to successful placement.
  • Gained comprehensive knowledge of primary industries targeted by our private equity clients, including, but not limited to, Technology, SaaS, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Multi-Site Services, Manufacturing, and Consumer Goods.
  • Conducted comprehensive written assessments and screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications.
  • Performed targeted recruitment calls to assess candidate suitability for specific roles.
  • Managed client-facing responsibilities, including communication, candidate presentations, consulting on candidate relevancy, providing weekly status updates, and identifying future business development opportunities.
  • Oversaw and mentored Analysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring the quality and viability of sourced candidates.
  • Successfully placed key executives, including multiple CEOs, CFOs and CROs at Private Equity backed businesses
  • Collaborated with top tier Private Equity firms like The Riverside Company, Bain Capital, Flexpoint Ford, Arcline, Benford Capital Partners, Aurora Capital, Rockbridge, etc.

Senior Analyst

Falcon
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Executed all responsibilities of the Analyst role while proactively trained for the Associate position.
  • Developed leadership skills by training and mentoring new hires, providing guidance, and fostering their professional growth.

Analyst

Falcon
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed research, sourcing, and market mapping for 15+ searches annually.
  • Developed portfolio analyses and strategies for business development efforts.
  • Created tailored approaches for top-tier private equity firm opportunities.
  • Placed 20+ C-level executives in private equity-backed roles.


Analyst

True
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted research, sourcing, and market mapping within the CEO & Board, Investment Professionals, and Product, Data, and Technology practices to develop deep insights into industries, functions, and specific ecosystems.
  • Managed projects, including external/internal agendas, timelines, action items, milestones, and delivering written candidate assessments.
  • Acquired expertise in identifying and sourcing top-tier talent across diverse verticals and domains.
  • Conducted daily interviews with top-tier talent in technology, investment, sales, and engineering.
  • Successfully placed key executives, including:
  • Chief Product and Technology Officer at a Great Hill Partners-backed supply chain company.
  • Vice President of Business Development at an Accel-backed FinTech company.
  • CEO at a 1,000-employee FinTech company.
  • Partner at a New York City-based private equity firm.
  • Partner at a leading San Francisco-based venture capital firm.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08.2022

Timeline

Associate

Falcon
06.2024 - Current

Senior Analyst

Falcon
12.2023 - 06.2024

Analyst

Falcon
03.2023 - 12.2023

Analyst

True
05.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Virginia Commonwealth University

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