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.