Business Details
34 Years
experience
Coffin & Associates: Executive Search Experts
Coffin & Associates was founded in 1992 as a specialized executive search firm dedicated to serving the middle market M&A and corporate turnaround finance sectors. Our practice focused on recruiting professionals across the spectrum of debt funds, private equity platforms, investment banks, and advisory firms, with expertise spanning from senior leadership roles to entry-level analysts. Over three decades, we built a reputation for deep industry knowledge and trusted relationships with clients and candidates nationwide. Our niche focus allowed us to deliver tailored solutions for complex hiring needs in transactional finance and distressed asset environments.In 2021, after a successful career, we transitioned our practice to a firm with complementary expertise to ensure continuity for our clients. Our legacy reflects a commitment to integrity, precision, and long-term partnerships in executive recruitment. We remain grateful to the professionals and organizations that contributed to our journey and continue to support the industry's evolution.
Services
Executive Search
M&A Recruitment
Corporate Turnaround Finance
Debt Fund Staffing
Private Equity Hiring
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in executive search for transactional finance sectors.
- Our niche focus aligns with middle market M&A and corporate turnaround finance expertise.
- We transitioned our practice to a firm with complementary industry specialization.
- Our legacy includes placements across debt funds, private equity, and investment banks.
- We prioritize long-term relationships built on integrity and recruitment precision.
Services
Executive Search
We specialized in identifying senior executives and key personnel for middle market financial institutions. Our process combined industry expertise with personalized candidate assessments to ensure strategic alignment with client goals. Over three decades, we facilitated placements in leveraged finance, private equity, and restructuring environments.
M&A Recruitment
Our practice focused on building M&A teams for investment banks and private equity firms. We recruited professionals with technical expertise in transaction structuring and due diligence across various capital markets. Our placements supported both buy-side and sell-side advisory functions.
Corporate Turnaround Finance
We sourced specialists in distressed asset management and corporate recovery roles. Our candidates included professionals with experience in bankruptcy proceedings, debt restructuring, and operational turnarounds for financial advisory firms and turnaround consultancies.
Debt Fund Staffing
We provided recruitment solutions for senior secured lenders, mezzanine funds, and asset-based lending institutions. Our expertise covered originations, underwriting, and portfolio management roles across multiple debt capital markets.
Private Equity Hiring
We facilitated placements for private equity firms seeking investment professionals, portfolio managers, and operations specialists. Our candidates supported direct investments, fund management, and value creation initiatives in middle market platforms.
People
Phil Coffin
Firm Principal
Founded Coffin & Associates in 1992 after a career in leveraged finance at Citibank and CIT. Specialized in executive search for transactional finance sectors, serving clients nationwide for three decades.
Questions
What services did Coffin & Associates specialize in?
We specialized in executive search for middle market M&A, leveraged finance, and corporate turnaround finance sectors.
Is Coffin & Associates still operating?
The firm transitioned its practice to another recruiting firm in 2021 after 30 years of operation.
What industries did you serve?
We served debt funds, private equity firms, investment banks, and financial advisory groups nationwide.
What experience levels did you recruit for?
We placed professionals from Managing Directors to Analysts across transactional finance roles.
