Executive Search Consultant

Evanston, IL

About Next Level Recruiting

Next Level Recruiting is a talent acquisition firm that helps top financial services firms hire the best. We’re known for our personalized, consultative approach and our ability to build long-term careers for both clients and candidates. We’re a tight-knit, collaborative team that thrives on energy, results, and growth.

Want to break into executive search and work with some of the most selective clients in financial services?

This role is a hands‑on entry point into high‑end recruiting, where you’ll support searches for family offices, multi‑family offices (MFOs), RIAs, and private wealth management firms — with additional exposure to private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and hedge funds
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You’ll work directly with senior headhunters, learn how executive searches are run end‑to‑end, and build the skills needed to grow into a full executive recruiter. This is not a transactional recruiting job — it’s a long‑term career path.

Most recruiting roles keep you boxed into volume hiring or admin work. This one doesn’t.

• Learn directly from experienced executive recruiters
• Gain exposure to high‑net‑worth and investment‑focused clients
• Develop sourcing, research, and candidate engagement skills used at the highest levels of recruiting
• Follow a clear, defined path into executive search and increased earnings

• Source high‑caliber talent using Linked In Recruiter, Boolean search, referrals, and creative outreach
• Engage candidates through personalized messaging, follow‑ups, and relationship‑building
• Support active searches across family office, MFO, RIA, and private wealth management clients
• Build and manage pipelines in our ATS/CRM to keep searches moving
• Research markets and map talent pools across financial services sectors
• Partner closely with mentors to refine your sourcing strategy and recruiting judgment

• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Curiosity, persistence, and comfort with outbound outreach
• Competitive mindset with a desire to grow and earn more over time
• Interest in recruiting, executive search, or financial services
• Prior experience in recruiting, sales, research, or client‑facing roles is a plus — but not required

Early‑career professionals and motivated career switchers are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive base pay + performance bonuses
• Clear earnings progression as you advance into executive search