# Senior Executive Recruiter

**Company:** [Brex](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/brex)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Recruiting
**Salary:** $156k – $195k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** Executive Search, Talent Pipelining, Candidate Assessment, Offer Negotiation, Market Intelligence, Succession Planning, Executive Sourcing, Org Design, Talent Strategy, Compensation Benchmarking
**Posted:** 2026-04-14

> Leads end-to-end executive searches for Director+ roles, partnering with senior leaders on hiring strategy, talent assessment, and organizational design. Requires 6+ years in executive recruiting with proven track record in high-stakes tech hires.

## Job Description

## 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.

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