Michael Emen

Michael Emen is a valuable member of the New York and broader United States team, providing invaluable support across 100 executive search mandates. With a focus on traditional and alternative investment management searches, he is passionate about helping both established and growing institutions acquire top-tier talent. He primarily works in the asset management/investment management industry.

Professional Focus

More than six years’ experience in executive search for the financial services sector
Specialized expertise in the asset management/investment management industry
Vice president and director-level searches across all corporate functions, with particular emphasis on finance and operations
Adept in working with a sophisticated client base across the traditional and alternative asset management industry

Business Expertise

Partner at a boutique executive search firm focused on the financial services sector; promoted from Partner, Managing Director, and Director roles
Fixed Income Performance Analyst at PGIM, the asset management business of Prudential Financial (PFI); promoted from Senior Trade Compliance Specialist, Senior Trade Support Associate, and Investment Operations Associate roles
Started career in hedge fund finance at Citi Hedge Fund Services

Additional Expertise

Financial Services
Institutional Asset Management & Alternatives
- Registered Products, Mutual Fund ’40 Act and BDC’s

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor’s degree in finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University

New York

89 Headquarters Plaza North
#1469
Morristown, NJ
United States

Case Studies

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Driving the Expansion of an Asset Manager’s Fund Administration Platform Amid a Rapidly Growing Global ETF Footprint

Boyden partnered with a leading Midwest asset manager to build out its Fund Administration team—successfully placing four specialized leaders despite a strict in-office policy—to support the firm's rapid ETF expansion and regulatory readiness.

Tax Leadership for the Future: Powering Alternative Fund Advancement

A global investment manager engaged Boyden to recruit a transformative Head of Investment Tax, strengthening tax governance and enabling the launch of new alternative fund strategies.

Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance

Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.

Thought Leadership

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Blog

Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight

As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.