Graduate Recruitment Consultant - New York

2026 Graduate opportunity with Finatal
- New York.

Finatal are a leading executive search business specifically focused on Private Equity searches across North America. We are market experts placing c-suite talent into funds and portfolio companies, we partner with businesses at all stages of the investment cycle to build successful leadership teams.

Compensation:
Competitive basic + quarterly commission

Start:
August/September 2026

Sector:
Executive Search
- Private Equity

Location:

Midtown Manhattan, 4 days weekly in office

This role sits on the Interim Practice, you will work closely with the Partner of this practice to execute technology, operations and data mandates. This is a fantastic platform to learn & work closely with clients & candidates across the Private Equity landscape.

• Proactively engage with CTOs, Heads of Data, Chief of Staff at private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
• Build and manage a high-caliber network of c-suite professionals on an interim and perm basis.
• Source talent using a mix of platforms – Linked In, job boards, our CRM, networking, and direct outreach.
• Conduct initial candidate screening calls, as well as follow up meetings (face to face and virtual) to understand each candidate’s experience.
• Match top candidates with the right opportunities, ensuring both technical fit and cultural alignment.

• Building relationships with founders, senior executives, and investors to understand their hiring needs and their wider strategy
• Negotiating offers and supporting successful placements.
• Supporting senior consultants on client meetings and business development initiatives.
• Become a trusted advisor, helping clients make informed hiring decisions that support their growth.

• You will be a 2026 Graduate and looking to step into an executive search role.
• Experience in a client facing role is desirable, we're looking for someone confident engaging with senior clients.
• You will be curious, and genuinely interested to deepen your understanding of Private Equity.
• A high-achiever with a strong work ethic and goal-oriented mindset
• Thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Must be able to commute to our Manhattan office 4 days/week

• We are market leading specialist Private Equity recruitment consultancy, and have achieved a record breaking year to date, with very strong performance.
• You will be working with specialist recruiters and learning from some of the best in the Private Equity market.
• Competitive base and quarterly commission, uncapped OTE potential.
• We have excellent training and onboarding for you, we ensure you have all the materials to start earning as quickly as possible.
• High performing, dynamic and team based culture.
• Top achievers incentives, including Austin, Mallorca 2026.

• First stage phone interview with Head of Talent
• Online Assessment
• Online interview with the Partner
• In-person interview & presentation with MD, Partner, and opportunity to meet wider team.
• Offer presented