Executive Search Consultant; Financial Services

Title: Executive Search Consultant – Financial Services (360 Desk)

Industry: Executive Search | Financial Services

Location: New York City (Hybrid Preferred) | Open to Remote for Proven Top Producers

Compensation: $70,000-$100,000 base + uncapped commission (up to 50%) + profit sharing

• Healthcare & Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, and Supplemental Insurance options
• Retirement & Profit Sharing: 401(k) with company match plus long-term profit‑sharing eligibility
• Flexibility & Wellness:
  Paid parental leave, generous PTO, wellness incentives, gym reimbursement, and mental health/telehealth support
• Additional Benefits: FSA, dependent care, commuter benefits, pet insurance discounts, and tuition assistance
• Technology & Infrastructure:
  Access to industry‑leading recruiting technology, sourcing tools, and global infrastructure
• Compensation Structure:
  Tiered and uncapped commission structure paid monthly, in arrears, after candidate starts (not after client payment collection)

About the Opportunity

As a Rec‑to‑Rec partner, I'm representing a globally recognized specialist search firm that continues to experience strong year‑over‑year growth across the U.S., Europe, and APAC.

The organization has:

• 1,500+ employees globally
• Operations across 17+ countries
• 10,000+ placements completed
• 70+ industry awards earned

This opportunity sits within the firm's founding and largest brand, a market‑leading financial services search business that has been operating for more than 20 years and has built one of the strongest reputations in the industry.

The position is based within the firm's flagship New York City office, the largest office in the organization, offering an exceptional work environment, significant resources, and access to some of the firm's top‑performing consultants and leaders.

About the Team

This search practice specializes in recruiting top talent across:

• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Hedge Funds
• Asset Management
• Quantitative Trading
• Capital Markets
• Insurance

Typical searches include:

• Investment Banking Associates, Vice Presidents, and Managing Directors
• Private Equity Associates, Principals, and Partners
• Portfolio Managers and Hedge Fund Investment Professionals
• Quantitative Researchers and Quantitative Traders
• Data Scientists and Financial Engineers
• Insurance Underwriters and Claims Leadership
• Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Professionals
• Investor Relations and Capital Markets Talent

Role Overview

• Run a full 360 desk across business development, recruiting, and account management
• Develop and grow relationships with financial institutions, investment firms, and alternative asset managers
• Execute searches ranging from mid‑level professionals through senior executive leadership
• Build long‑term candidate pipelines within highly specialized financial markets
• Partner with internal research and delivery teams to maximize production
• Leverage one of the industry's strongest technology and market intelligence platforms
• Opportunity to develop leadership responsibilities over time based on performance and interest

Candidate Requirements

• 3‑8+ years of executive search/direct hire recruiting experience
• Experience running a true 360 desk (BD, Recruiting, Account Management)
• Consistent annual production history:
• ~$400K+ for emerging producers
• ~$500K+ for established recruiters
• ~$600K+ preferred for senior hires
• Strong business development and client ownership capabilities
• Financial services recruiting experience preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build a long‑term business

Preferred Market Backgrounds

• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Hedge Funds
• Asset Management
• Capital Markets
• Quantitative Finance
• Insurance

Why This Opportunity

• Opportunity to join the founding and largest brand within a globally recognized search organization
• Access to the firm's flagship New York City office and leadership team
• Industry‑leading recruiting and business development technology stack
• Strong research, sourcing, and operational support infrastructure
• Monthly commission payouts when candidates start
• High‑autonomy, high‑performance culture
• Clear long‑term leadership growth opportunities
• Flexibility for proven top producers
• Ability to build a highly lucrative desk within one of the most financially rewarding recruiting markets in the world