Senior Recruiter

Job Title: Senior Recruiter

Location: Remote (client prefers onsite in Brooklyn, OH)

Start Date: 06/08/2026

End Date: 09/08/2026

Pay Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr

***Candidates must work on our W2 without needing sponsorship at any time now or in the future

***We do not work with Corp to Corp in any manner including any form of referral bonus.

If after reading the description you would like to be submitted, please complete the questions below. Answer in implied first person and in a stand-alone sentence. These will go along with the resume to the client.

1. I have ___ years of professional recruiting and/or HR experience, including ___ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience.
2. I have recruited for investment banking and/or capital markets roles for ___ years (or closely related finance/regulated professional roles: ___ years in ___).
3. I have managed an average of ___ open searches/projects at a time (max ___), including supporting multiple stakeholders concurrently.
4. I have used passive and direct sourcing to build pipelines, and the primary tools I use are ___ (ATS) and ___ (sourcing/CRM tools).
5. I have partnered with senior leaders (Director/VP ) as a strategic advisor for ___ years, using market insights and data to influence hiring decisions.
6. I have supported offer processes and negotiations for ___ years, including partnering with Compensation and/or Legal (example: ___).

Job Summary

This role is responsible for full lifecycle recruiting for professional roles supporting Investment Banking & Capital Markets teams. The work includes building recruiting strategies, sourcing and assessing candidates, preparing interviewers, synthesizing feedback, coordinating references/background steps, supporting offer negotiations, and closing hires. The recruiter partners closely with hiring leaders and HR stakeholders, using market insights to guide talent decisions.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a strategic recruiting partner to senior leaders and HR partners by developing targeted recruiting plans based on business needs and market conditions
• Lead full-cycle recruiting including search strategy, sourcing, assessment, interviewer preparation, feedback synthesis, reference checks, offer support/negotiation, and closing
• Maintain proactive, consistent communication with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates
• Prioritize work, anticipate challenges, and adjust plans to meet hiring goals
• Use passive and direct sourcing techniques to build a strong pipeline for current and future needs
• Provide rigorous candidate assessment and informed hiring recommendations
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with prospective candidates
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to inform recruiting strategy
• Partner with Compensation and HR to support offer processes; partner with Legal as needed (e.g., restrictive covenants/compliance)
• Oversee reference and background checks for finalists
• Maintain accurate candidate documentation and activity tracking in the applicant tracking system
• Represent the organization’s brand, culture, and values to external candidates
• Support internal talent movement and onboarding activities as needed
• Manage relationships with external vendors (e.g., search firms, contract researchers)
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition peers to share insights and best practices
• Manage an average of 20–25 searches/projects concurrently
• Stay current on recruiting best practices and business strategies
• Ensure compliance with Talent Acquisition policies and risk requirements
• Leverage AI and other technology to improve recruiting efficiency and decision quality
• Influence hiring decisions with data-driven insights

Education

High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience) required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred

Work Experience

5 years of professional experience in Recruiting or Human Resources required

2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience required

Investment banking and/or capital markets recruiting experience preferred

Skills

Strategic Consulting; Full Lifecycle Recruiting; Candidate Assessment; Relationship Management; Market Research; Offer Negotiation; Project Management; Communication & Influence; Digital Fluency (ATS/sourcing tools/AI); Mentorship & Collaboration

Physical Demands

Standard office environment; must be able to work at a desk and use a computer for extended periods

Travel

May require occasional travel for meetings or recruiting events (e.g., Cleveland, OH and Buffalo, NY)