# Executive Recruiter

**Company:** [Polymarket](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/polymarket)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Recruiting
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Executive Search, Full-Cycle Recruiting, Talent Sourcing, Candidate Assessment, Compensation Benchmarking, Ashby, Ats Tools, Stakeholder Management
**Posted:** 2026-06-11

> Own full-cycle executive searches for VP and C-suite roles across engineering, product, and operations while partnering directly with the CEO and senior leadership.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do
- Own full-cycle executive searches across Manager, Director, VP, C-suite, and other senior leadership roles
- Partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership to define role scope, success criteria, and ideal candidate profiles
- Build and maintain a proprietary network of senior talent across engineering, product, business, and operations
- Drive proactive market mapping and talent intelligence to inform hiring strategy before roles are formally opened
- Run high-signal, structured interview processes tailored for senior candidates — from first conversation through close
- Manage candidate experience with the discretion and professionalism that executive-level searches require
- Lead offer processes including compensation benchmarking, structuring, and closing strategy
- Track pipeline health and maintain accurate data in Ashby

## What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of recruiting experience with a meaningful portion focused on executive and senior leadership searches
- Track record closing high-caliber candidates at the VP level and above in competitive markets
- Deep network across at least one or two functional areas — engineering, product, finance, or operations
- High judgment — you quickly distinguish signal from noise and know how to assess leaders, not just candidates
- Polished, confident communicator comfortable engaging with founders, board members, and senior executives
- Discretion and professionalism as a default — you handle sensitive searches without leaking signal
- Ability to operate independently with minimal structure in a fast-moving environment

## Nice-to-Haves
- Background at an executive search firm or retained search practice
- Experience at a startup or high-growth tech company
- Familiarity with Ashby or modern ATS tools
- Interest in crypto, markets, or fintech

## Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
- 401k match
- Hardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories

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