Senior Executive Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle executive searches from intake through close, including role definition, sourcing strategy, assessment, and offer negotiation
• Partner directly with the Executive Team and senior business leaders as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, org design, and leadership talent decisions
• Drive rigorous executive assessment, evaluating candidates on leadership competencies, business impact, and cultural alignment
• Build and engage high-caliber pipelines of Director+ talent across G&A and GTM functions
• Deliver market insights and talent intelligence that influence hiring decisions, compensation strategy, and competitive positioning
• Own and deliver a best-in-class, high-touch candidate experience for senior leaders
• Lead offer strategy, negotiation, and closing for complex executive hires
• Partner on succession planning and long-term leadership pipeline development
• Collaborate with Executive Sourcers to leverage research, market mapping, and talent intelligence effectively
• Manage and optimize relationships with external executive search firms when needed
• Track and analyze search performance, continuously improving executive hiring outcomes

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in executive recruiting, either in-house or within a retained search firm
• Proven track record of successfully closing Director+ roles across multiple business functions
• Strong experience partnering directly with executive stakeholders and influencing senior-level hiring decisions
• Expertise in executive assessment, including evaluating leadership competencies and organizational fit
• Experience managing complex, high-stakes searches with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong negotiation skills with experience closing senior executive candidates
• Ability to synthesize market data and talent insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence
• Experience in tech, fintech, or high-growth environments preferred

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in a retained executive search firm or boutique search agency
• Established network of executive talent within G&A (Finance, Legal, People, Ops) or GTM (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) functions
• Experience supporting succession planning and executive-level talent strategy
• Strong understanding of executive compensation structures and benchmarking
• Experience mentoring or leading other recruiters or sourcers

Compensation

Expected salary range: $156,392-$195,490. Starting base pay depends on location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Equity and other compensation may be provided.