What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Finance Full Desk Recruiter | REMOTE position at Higher Group?
REQUIRES FULL DESK RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE
Senior Recruiter – Full Desk, Financial Services
US | FULLY REMOTE | High-Performing Boutique Search Firm
We’re partnering with a high-performing boutique search firm that recently invoiced $1M in a single month, and is now looking to hire an experienced full-desk recruiter to join its growing US team.
You’ll be stepping into a business with an established Tier 1 client base across hedge funds, private equity, asset management, family offices, and corporates, giving you access to live mandates and warm relationships from day one, alongside the opportunity to build and scale your own desk.
This is a platform built for high performers, combining existing client access with full autonomy to grow your own market.
$400K – $700K OTE
Commission: up to 70%.
Fully remote (US-wide)
No cap on earnings
If you prefer an office environment, you do not need to work fully remote.
The Opportunity
- Full desk role with autonomy to build, run, and scale your own market
- Work high-value executive search mandates across financial services (hedge funds, private equity, asset management, real estate)
- Average fees $70K–$75K, with mandates up to $500K (recent $100K placements)
- Access to existing Tier 1 clients, live roles, and repeat business
- Flexibility to expand into new verticals (legal, tech, engineering, healthcare) if you bring a transferable desk
- Open to AP/AR or non-C-suite specialists looking to build and scale their niche
- Fully remote, high-autonomy environment with strong infrastructure and backing
Ideal Candidate:
- 3 years of full desk recruitment experience
- Proven billing track record (typically $300K–$700K )
- Strong business development skills and client ownership
- Experience in Accounting & Finance or Financial Services recruitment preferred
- Comfortable operating in a high-performance, autonomous environment
Interested in learning more?
Even if you’re not actively looking, I’m always keen to connect with strong recruiters in the market. I’m happy to walk you through the role, commission structure, and earning potential in more detail.
💻 Connect with me on LinkedIn! Cait Woodrow-Smith
📧 Reach out directly for more info: CWS@highergroup.com
Salary : $300,000 - $750,000