Harper Taylor

Executive Recruiter @ Mission Staffing

About

Mission Staffing is an executive search firm focused on the specialized staffing needs of the alternative investment industry, with capabilities spanning across the Front Office, Operations, Accounting & Finance functions. Founded in 2003, Mission continues to provide white glove support to a wide range of clients within the financial services industry, including hedge fund, fund of fund, real estate, private credit, private equity, long-only, and wealth management platforms.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Critical Thinking, Research Ethics, IRB, Community Engagement, Problem Solving, Customer Interaction, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Articulation, Servant Leadership, Speech, Communication

Experience

Executive Recruiter

Mission Staffing

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

New York, New York, United States

htaylor@missionstaffing.com Harper is a Recruiting Coordinator within the Financial Services Division where she is responsible for the placement of professionals within the following areas: Front Office Facing, Middle/Back Office Operations, Trade Execution, Portfolio Finance, Treasury, Risk, Wealth Management, Marketing, and more.

Recruiting Coordinator

Mission Staffing

2025-7 - 2026-1 · 7 mos

New York, New York, United States

Communications and Operations Analyst

Lenox Park Solutions

2022-7 - 2024-6 · 2 yrs

New York, United States

Developed and presented materials to clarify DEI financial regulations, supporting government advocacy efforts. Analyzed FMLA policies across 42 client investment portfolios, providing insights into policy strengths and compliance trends. Co-authored a company white paper analyzing DEI-related financial methodologies to inform public policy and institutional practices. Audited 43 policies per the SOC2 Type 2 processes, leading to a pass on our yearly SOC 2 audit. Authored four press releases for new advocacy partnerships, meeting deadlines and maintaining messaging consistency with executive goals. Developed a comprehensive new hire training manual. Onboarded two new hires following SOC2 Type 2 procedures. Led one-on-one training meetings twice weekly during the onboarding period to advance and evaluate new hires’ growth.

Student Involvement Specialist

Baylor University

2020-1 - 2022-7 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Waco, Texas Area

At the Student Involvement Center, I approve and deny events across campus based on Baylor Policy Guidelines. I manage the constitutions. This means I oversee close to 400 constitutions and update them based on the Student Policy Handbook. Maintaining the office, printing, and helping students get involved are part of my everyday tasks. I have a case load of close to 100 organizations that I am assigned each year. I send outreach emails and help with any questions they might have.

Interactive Media & Language Center Assistant

Baylor University

2021-6 - 2021-8 · 3 mos

Waco, Texas, United States

At the Interactive Media & Language Center Lab I am the head media specialist. While designing flyers, Instagram posts, and Instagram stories, I build connections across all forms of media. I also compile data and merge files into a format for professors in the Language Department to access.

Baylor Orientation and Line Camp Leader

Baylor University

2019-5 - 2019-8 · 4 mos

Waco, Texas Area

Education

Baylor University

Corporate Communications/Pre-law

2018 - 2022 · 4 yrs

- Cum Laude - Dean's Gold Scholarship Recipient - Fall of 2018 Dean's Academic Honor List - Spring of 2019 Dean's Academic Honor List - Fall 2019 Dean's Academic Honor List