Resources and Publications
SFNET Member Profile: Celebrating 27 Years of Industry Specialization
“Tim Knight is founder and managing director of Knight & Associates, a boutique retained executive search firm he began in 2023, focusing on financial services search in sponsor finance, asset-based lending and commercial lending.”
“As the former vice president and senior managing partner with ThinkingAhead, Knight was in an operating role as well
as managing one of the largest client portfolios in the firm. During his tenure, he led the firm’s Commercial Banking and Commercial Finance, Legal, Life Sciences and Energy search practices…”
The Digital Age and the Millennial Mindset
Technology has afforded job seekers unprecedented access to information about employers, workplace cultures, and the overall hiring landscape. Too many options, however, can be both a blessing and a curse.
Not only must modern recruiters be organized, nimble, and digitally savvy, but they must know both their clients and job candidates as people with specific objectives and dreams to fulfill.
In an era with so many options available to so many, it’s inspiring to be able to help those who seek opportunities to do good.
What should I do if my company announces a “Restructuring”?
With the economy growing and unemployment at its lowest levels since before the Great Recession of 2008, we have not heard of many companies needing to restructure or the need for the dreaded reduction in force.
When you hear your company is about to announce a restructuring plan it may cause some anxiety due to the uncertainty and the unknown. Here are a few suggestions
“Professional Development Advice from the Experts”
Another challenge facing younger professionals today: they really and truly look for mentors in the workplace, unlike their older counterparts. Generation X and Boomers have much more of a “do it on my own” mentality, whereas younger professionals seek counsel in decision-making, career advice, and accountability with respect to professional goals. This difference can make it more difficult for those seeking mentorship in the workplace.
ThinkingAhead Interview: Diversity and Inclusiveness in the Industry
What do you think the industry can do to increase diversity, equity and inclusiveness?
There are so many tangible things! I think each company can start with an open and honest dialogue about the need for diversity and what is going right and wrong in their recruiting and hiring practices.
ThinkingAhead Interview: Perspective on Executive Development, Advice for Lenders, and Growth in the non-bank Market
Charlie Perer sits with Tim Knight (pictured) to hear his perspective on executive development, advice for lenders, the growth in the non-bank market, what every executive should be thinking about, the importance of diversity and lessons learned, among other things.
Spotlight: Tim Knight Retires from ThinkingAhead
“Working with the partners has been a tremendous experience,” Knight says. “I would say one thing I’ve enjoyed the most is watching the people I work with achieve their goals and grow and develop and improve their lives in that way.