Career Development Analyst

Company Overview

There’s a better way to work in finance—and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO.

So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,000+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion’s future—by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.

Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Join us!

Talent Development

Through our pillars of Learning, Performance Management, and Career Development the Talent Development Team prepares Accordionites to deliver high-quality work, promote individual and team development, and lead in the market. We sit within the People Team and work in close collaboration with the HR Business Partners, Resource Management, Recruiting, and People Operations to bring valuable support to our eight practice areas. We partner closely with our stakeholders to accelerate value through our expertise in Talent Development.

This role can be based in Boston, New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, or San Francisco and is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically minded Career Development Analyst to join our Talent Development Team. The Career Development Analyst will support Accordion’s performance management initiatives, end-to-end, by assisting with data management, reporting, and process improvement. Employee career development is a priority at Accordion, and this role is crucial to maintaining an ongoing feedback-oriented culture that is centered on its people. Key responsibilities will include:

• System Administration:
  • Manage and maintain our performance management system (Lattice), ensuring its smooth operation and data accuracy.
  • Provide technical support to employees and managers on system usage and troubleshooting.
  • Initiate performance management reviews, including project-based, summary, and upward feedback.
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across various performance management reports.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Generate regular progress reports that will be sent to senior practice leaders.
  • Assist in the creation of performance dashboards to visualize data trends.
• Collaboration and Partnership:
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of performance management strategies with overall firm objectives.
  • Work closely with vendors to address technical issues and system enhancements.
• Process Support:
  • Support the implementation and administration of performance management processes and tools, including learning and development.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of performance management templates and other materials.
  • Provide administrative and project management support for performance review summary cycles, including scheduling, document preparation, notetaking during live discussions, etc.

Ideally, You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a HR or similar role, preferably in a global or consulting environment.
• Experience in the performance management space preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on A+ execution.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ideally, You Are:

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• A leader of others; you lead by example.
• A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels.
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions and raise issues to senior team members when necessary.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing).
• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth.