Principal Recruitment Consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant / Principal Consultant Financial Systems & Technology – New York The Opportunity

A high-growth, international recruitment firm is expanding its New York office and is looking to hire experienced 360 recruiters who want to build something meaningful in the US market.

This is a business that sits at the intersection of Finance and Technology
, partnering with enterprise and high-growth clients on complex, high-value hires. The firm has grown from zero to a multi-office global presence in just three years and is now entering its next scale phase in the US.

Significant US expansion, true employee ownership, and a future exit in the £140–150m range.

This is not a volume shop. It’s a place for people who care about quality, impact, and long-term upside.

• Specialist recruitment firm focused on Financial Systems
• Additional verticals include SaaS, Cybersecurity, Renewables & Sustainability
• Offices in New York, London, and Berlin
• Core market: permanent recruitment (contracts is a major growth opportunity)
• Average fees: $27k
  , with regular $50k–$75k+ retained deals
• Deal cycles typically 4–5 weeks
• Senior client relationships with global brands and PE-backed businesses

The culture is high-performing but humble — collaborative, entrepreneurial, and obsessed with continuous improvement rather than vanity KPIs.

The US business is led by a proven revenue leader who:

• Has billed $1.5m+ for three consecutive years
• Personally built and scaled the US operation
• Invests heavily in coaching — even top billers receive weekly sessions
• Values authenticity, hunger, and people with clear personal goals

The New York team combines experienced billers and fast-ramping juniors, operating in a pod model that supports learning and leverage. The environment is ambitious, social, and execution-focused.

This is a full-desk (360) recruitment role
, covering both business development and delivery.

Depending on experience, the hire may join as a Senior Consultant, Principal, or Billing Manager
.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and deepening client relationships within specialist markets
• Winning new business through consultative, value-led conversations
• Managing full recruitment processes from intake to placement
• Cross-selling across multiple verticals and geographies
• Mentoring juniors (where applicable) and contributing to team growth

This is an opportunity to build a real market
, not inherit a saturated desk.

The ideal profile:

• 2–6 years’ recruitment experience (agency side)
• Strong 360 background in tech, finance, or adjacent markets
• A consistent or upward billing trajectory
• Comfortable with autonomy and accountability
• Motivated by long‑term outcomes, not just short‑term commission

They are particularly interested in people who:

• Are hungry, self‑aware, and commercially sharp
• Have clear personal goals (financial, lifestyle, career)
• Want to be part of a future leadership or equity story
• Thrive in an environment that rewards impact over activity

Clear progression pathways with real earning upside:

• Senior Consultant: $60–80k base
• Principal Consultant: $80–100k base (after $200k billed in 6 months)
• AVP / Leadership roles: $100k+ base for $500k+ billers

Top performers in the business are billing $500k–$1m+, with strong commission and long‑term equity potential.

• 3 days per week in the New York office after probation
• High‑performance, adult environment — not KPI‑driven
• Success measured by revenue, relationships, and impact
• Backed by global infrastructure with US growth focus

• Initial video call with US leadership
• Onsite meeting with senior leaders
• Short practical task (e.g. approach to winning business / ramp plan)
• Final conversation with the global founder

• Rare chance to join a US scale‑up at the right moment
• Proven leadership with genuine coaching investment
• High‑value, consultative recruitment — not transactional
• Clear path to leadership, ownership, and a future exit
• A young, ambitious team building something big in New York

This role will suit someone who doesn’t just want their next job —

• but wants to build a career, a reputation, and long‑term wealth
  .