1. Our Success Is Measured By Your Satisfaction
We are dedicated, hard working search
experts who take the time to understand
the needs of our clients and the strengths
of our candidates.
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2. Rockwood Search Associates is a professional contingency search firm specializing in
Accounting/Finance, Hedge Funds/Financial Services, Human Resources, and
Marketing. Having worked in the industries we cover, we as recruiters possess practical
knowledge of what each position actually entails. We also understand that successful
placements are not only based on candidate qualifications but also on the candidate’s
ability to fit the corporate culture of the client’s firm.
Rockwood Search Associates recognizes the importance of a strong business rapport, as
we are the link between the competencies of our candidates and the needs of our clients.
Our company’s dedication to a strict standard of honesty is one of the factors that has
established our exceptional reputation within the industry. The candor and thorough
analysis that go into our screening process allows us to provide the greatest degree of
integrity in our business.
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3. Edward Caliguiri has been in the Search business for over 23 years. Ed is a founding partner at
Rockwood Search Associates where he holds the title of Managing Director and manages the Human
Resources practice. He was formerly the Chief Operating Officer of the search firm The Response
Companies, where he spent 18 years. In addition, Ed was a former Branch Manager for Winston
Staffing. He has successfully built and managed several search practices over the years. Ed is a
Managing Director
graduate of New York University where he attained a B.S. in Marketing and attended St. Johns Human Resources
University Graduate School of Business.
Barry Cohen has been in the Search business for over 25 years. He is a founding partner of
Rockwood Search Associates where he holds the title of Managing Director and manages the
Accounting & Finance division. Prior to founding Rockwood Search Associates, his 17 years at The
Response Companies consisted of running the Accounting and Finance practice where he built the
division to 35 account executives in 6 offices. In addition, Barry was a former Senior Vice President
for Winston Staffing. Prior to joining the staffing industry Barry spent 3 years in Public Accounting.
He is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds a B.S. in Accounting. Managing Director
Accounting
Jeff Kaufman has been an Executive Recruiter specializing in Financial Services for the past 16 years.
Jeff became a partner, as well as a Managing Director at Rockwood Search Associates after
successfully building similar groups for 2 other firms (The Response Companies, 9 years / Execu-
Search, 6 years). Prior to being a recruiter, Jeff has had a diverse career in financial services, including
being a money manager at a hedge fund for 8 years, and then moving on to run global institutional
trading desks at JP Morgan Chase and Prudential Securities. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and
holds a B.S. in Business Management.
Managing Director
Financial Services
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4. Our Mission
To provide the highest level of professional
search services with the greatest degree of
integrity to clients and candidates. Our team is
committed to completely understanding the
needs of our clients and the competencies and
goals of our candidates.
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5. Areas of Specialization
Accounting / Finance Human Resources
Financial Services Marketing / Sales
Executive Search Educational Technology
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6. Accounting / Finance
Our Accounting and Finance Division specializes in positions ranging from
Staff accountants/Financial Analysts to CFOs and VP’s+ of Finance. We also
work in the areas of Audit, Tax, Payroll, Credit, Collections and Accounts
Receivables/Payables. We cross all industry lines from Financial Services to
Manufacturing and Entertainment. All size companies have a need for financial
professionals and we have the expertise to fill a wide variety of positions.
Brokerage ● Banks ● Insurance ● Hedge Funds ● Investment Banking
Consumer Products ● Entertainment ● Service Companies ● Non – Profit
Manufacturing ● Retail
• Accounting • Alternative Investments • Audit
• CFO/Controllers • Corporate Planning • Tax
• Compliance • Financial Analysis • Treasury
• Financial Products • Regulatory Reporting • Insurance
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7. Financial Services
Our financial services division specializes in front to back office positions from
analyst to MD/Partner level. Over the last 16 years, the group has placed over
1,300 people in over 150 different firms from large investment banks to all types
and sizes of buy side firms.
Investment Banking ● Brokerage ● Prime Brokerage ● Fund Administration ● Hedge Funds
Private Equity ● Fund of Funds ● Investment Management
• COO/CFO/Director of Operations • Portfolio Administration • Risk Management
• Client Services/Management • Project Management • Trading/Execution
• Performance Analytics • Internal/External Wholesaling • Compliance
• Sales/Marketing/Research • Quant Finance and Analysis • Portfolio Management
• Prime Brokerage • Middle Office/Trade Support • P/L and Pricing
• Business Analysis/Strategy • Front to Back Office Operations • Investor Relations
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8. Executive Search
Our Sales and Trading Division specializes in placing candidates in International and
Domestic Investment and Commercial Banks, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms. In
addition to servicing all regions of the US Domestic Markets, we also cover all of Europe,
Asia and Australia. Over the past 15 years 96% of our placements remained at their
respective firms for 10 years or more. This reflects our understanding of the specific needs
of our clients and our ability to meet these expectations.
Domestic Investment and Commercial Banks ● International Investment and Commercial Banks
Hedge Funds ● Private Equity
• Market and Credit Risk Management • Private Clients • Private Placement
• Emerging Markets Sales • Equity Derivatives • Technology/Research
• Convertible Sales and Trading • Structured Product Sales • Stock Trading
• Marketing/Human Resources • Interest Rate Sales/Trading • Quantitative Trading
• Prime Brokerage • Risk and Index Arbitrage Trading • Equities Trading
• Credit Derivatives Sales/Trading • High Yield Sales and Trading • Swaps Trading
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9. Human Resources
Rockwood’s Human Resources Division provides Direct Hire, Contract or
Temporary professionals in almost any aspect of HR, L&D, Training,
Compensation, Benefits and related disciplines. Our team members have years
of experience serving client companies that range in size from start-ups to
Fortune 100 organizations. We also have the ability to judge candidates fit on the
soft skills as well. We pride ourselves in being able to find the perfect fit both
personally and organizationally.
Brokerage ● Banks ● Insurance ● Hedge Funds ● Investment Banking
Consumer Products ● Entertainment ● Service Companies ● Non – Profit
Manufacturing ● Retail
• Generalists • Organizational Development • Compensation
• Benefits • Learning & Development • Recruiting
• Employee Relations • Training • HRIS
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10. Marketing / Sales
We have built our reputation by consistently recruiting exceptional mid and senior level
talent in all facets of marketing and sales. Our extensive industry relationships, deep
market knowledge and intelligence and principled, consultative approach allow us to
deliver quickly, comprehensively and on point. We measure our success by how our
candidates positively impact our clients’ businesses and how those individuals thrive
within their new roles. Our business is intrinsically based upon the development and
nurturing of strong, long-term relationships by serving as trusted advisors to both our
client partners and candidates alike.
Asset, Investment & Wealth Management ● Brokerage ● Banks ● Insurance
Investment Banking ● Consumer Products ● Professional Services ● Entertainment
Non – Profit
• Communications • Sales/Business Development • Branding
• Advertising • Marketing Analytics • Distribution
• Internet/e-Business • Product Marketing/Product Development • Market Research
•Strategic Marketing/Analytics • Public Relations • Client Service
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11. Educational Technology
Our Educational Technology & Publishing division works with a wide variety of
companies throughout the K12 & Higher Education industries. We work with both
the large educational publishers, as well as the smaller, more cutting-edge
technology providers. Our extensive knowledge of the EdTech industry, accessibility
to industry leaders, as well as our extensive network of candidates throughout the
country make us a valuable asset to any K-12 or Higher Education organization.
Intervention Software ● Distance Learning ● Instructional Curriculum ●
Administrative Software ● Learning Management Systems ● Assessment Reporting
● Interactive Whiteboards ● Enterprise Software ● Tutoring
Publishing ● Handheld Assessment Tools ● Online Test Preparation Supplemental
Education Services ● Large Scale Assessments
• C – Level Executives • Content Development • Operations
• Middle Management • Account Executives • Marketing
• Business Development • Technology Officers • Implementation
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12. Rockwood Search Associates, LLC
1001 Avenue of the Americas
Suite 2201
New York, NY 10018
Direct Phone Number: 212-612-3401
Fax Number: 646-747-9294
www.rockwood-search.com
Edward Caliguiri: ec@rockwood-search.com
Barry Cohen: bcohen@rockwood-search.com
Jeff Kaufman: jkaufman@rockwood-search.com
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