Yannik Gaehwiler

Current

Associate at Options Group

Past

Director - International Search at HIREground Executive Search, LLC
Associate at HireGround Executive Search
Consultant at Beauty and Pearls

Placement Counselor at MacArthur Associates
Volunteer at Volunteer for the Visayans
Internship Airfreight at Kuehne + Nagel
Internship Finance at Kuehne + Nagel
Internship at American Club Hong Kong

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Education

Dominican University of California
Saint Bonaventure University
Massanutten Military Academy

Institut auf dem Rosenberg

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Recommended

10 people have recommended Yannik

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Websites

Yannik Gaehwiler’s Summary

International Executive Recruiter specializing in Financial Services, mainly Asset Managers, Investment Managers, Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Private Equity Firms, and Private International Banks. I conduct searches on positions ranging from Training Development Programs to Research Associates/ Analysts, Portfolio Managers and C-Level Executives. I work on searches around the world, with a focus on the US, Europe and the MENA region, looking for the best match for both, clients and candidates.

Yannik Gaehwiler’s Specialties:

Wealth Management, Asset Management, Private Equity (US, CIS, Middle East,Africa, and Asia), Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management, Career Management
Languages: German, English

Yannik Gaehwiler’s Experience

Associate

Options Group

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

January 2009 — Present (7 months)

Founded in 1992, Options Group is an executive search firm working primarily for the financial services industry. From our 14 offices around the world we are able to execute local, regional and global searches for our clients. We recruit for Global Markets, Alternative Investments/Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, Asset Management and Private Banking.

For more information and/or to submit your resume please visit - www.optionsgroup.com

New York • Newport Beach • San Francisco • São Paulo • London • Dubai • Mumbai • Hong Kong • Tokyo • Shanghai • Singapore • Sydney.Boston.Zurich
Director - International Search

HIREground Executive Search, LLC

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

October 2008 — December 2008 (3 months)

International Executive Recruiter specializing in Emerging Markets Financial Services searches, with an emphasis on Asia, Africa, CIS, Middle East, and Russia. Working on positions ranging from Training Development Programs to Research Associates/ Analyst to Portfolio Managers and C- Level Executives.
Associate

HireGround Executive Search

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

November 2007 — October 2008 (1 year)

Recruiting for Professionals in Financial Services, focusing on mid to C-level positions, such as Research Associates, Analysts, Portfolio Managers, Escrow Specialists and CFOs for privately and publicly held Financial Services Firms.
Also work in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Advertising and Accounting
Consultant

Beauty and Pearls

(Cosmetics industry)

October 2007 — September 2008 (1 year)

Business Development and Sales in USA
Contact with Independent Distributors
Coordinate Sales and Distribution of Beauty products in South and North America from Switzerland
Marketing of Beauty products to retailers and individuals purchasers
Placement Counselor

MacArthur Associates

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

October 2007 — November 2007 (2 months)

Placement Counselor for IT Professionals, speciality focus on Software Developers.
Volunteer

Volunteer for the Visayans

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

August 2005 — August 2005 (1 month)

Worked with Street Children in Tacloban, Philippines. Volunteer work included education on safety, protection, professional skills and history to try and get these children away from the life on the street. We also organized food drives for the children, getting them involved and active in their communities. In addition we worked with the families of these children, to find alternate solutions for the problems at hand.
Internship Airfreight

Kuehne + Nagel

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; KNIN; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

July 2004 — August 2004 (2 months)

Completed Internship with Kuehne + Nagel GMBH (HK) in Airfreight Import and Export
Internship In International Airfright, Warehousing and Hong Kong International Airport Terminal Operations
Airfreight Import and Export
Documentation (Cargo Manifests, Bill of Lading and Licensing)
Internship Finance

Kuehne + Nagel

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; KNIN; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

July 2003 — August 2003 (2 months)

Completed internship at Kuehne + Nagel GMBH (HK) in the Finance department.
Learnt to use company database and input of accounts payable and receivable
Learnt to issue Credit and Debit Notes
Internship

American Club Hong Kong

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Hospitality industry)

May 2000 — August 2000 (4 months)

Learn Hospitality Business from aspects of a Country Club. One of Hong Kong's most prestigious clubs. Worked closely with Head Chef Philip Seiler.

Yannik Gaehwiler’s Education

Dominican University of California

Bachelor , Politics- International Affairs , 2005 — 2007

Senior Thesis: "Effectiveness of the United Nations"

Activities and Societies:

Soccer Team, Model UN
Saint Bonaventure University

Bachelors , Politics , 2003 — 2005

US ARMY ROTC

Activities and Societies:

Soccer Team (NCAA Div 1)
Massanutten Military Academy

High School , 2000 — 2003
Institut auf dem Rosenberg

Boarding School , 1998 — 2000

Additional Information

Yannik Gaehwiler’s Websites:

Yannik Gaehwiler’s Interests:

Topics related to Staffing and Recruiting Travel (especially Asia, Europe, South America) Soccer (Manchester United, Swiss National Team) Meeting new individuals from all parts of the world Banking and Investment related topics