Principal - Executive Search

Senior Executive Recruiter

Investment Banking & Private Markets

The Opportunity

A well-established boutique executive search firm is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to join its Financial Services practice, with a focus on Investment Banking and Private Markets. The firm partners closely with leading advisory firms, private equity sponsors, credit platforms, and alternative investment managers on senior-level search mandates.

This role is ideal for a hands-on recruiter who thrives in a high-touch, relationship-driven environment and has a strong track record delivering senior searches across complex, competitive markets. You will play a critical role in both execution and client engagement, working closely with partners to deliver thoughtful, high-quality outcomes for clients.

The firm operates with a lean structure, offering meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a collaborative boutique platform.

Key Responsibilities

Search Execution & Candidate Engagement

• Lead end-to-end execution of executive search assignments across Investment Banking and Private Markets
• Partner with clients to develop role specifications, search strategies, and target profiles
• Conduct in-depth market mapping and proactive candidate identification across relevant financial institutions and investment platforms
• Engage, assess, and manage senior-level candidates throughout the interview and selection process
• Deliver high-quality candidate evaluations, including written profiles and client-ready insights
• Manage multiple live mandates simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and responsiveness

Client Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on talent availability, compensation, and market dynamics
• Support partners in maintaining and expanding client relationships through consistent execution and credibility
• Contribute to repeat business through strong delivery and candidate experience

Market Intelligence & Firm Building

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends within Investment Banking, Private Equity, Private Credit, and other private market strategies
• Track leadership moves, firm expansions, and evolving hiring needs across the sector
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices across searches and client engagements
• Support business development efforts through research, candidate intelligence, and relationship building

Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience in executive search, retained search, or senior-level recruitment
• Demonstrated experience recruiting across Investment Banking and/or Private Markets (Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Alternatives, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage senior, client-facing search mandates with minimal oversight
• Strong candidate assessment, interviewing, and relationship management skills
• Comfortable operating in a boutique environment with high accountability and visibility

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working on retained or exclusive search assignments
• Strong network across banks, advisory firms, investment platforms, and buy-side organizations
• Commercial mindset with an interest in contributing to firm growth
• Polished written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Collegial, low-ego approach with a strong sense of ownership

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus or commission structure
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable boutique platform
• Potential for increased responsibility and leadership over time

Why This Firm

• Established boutique with a strong reputation in Financial Services
• Direct access to partners and decision-makers
• High-quality, retained work with sophisticated clients
• Entrepreneurial environment with room to make an impact
• Long-term career path rather than short-term transactional recruiting