What are the responsibilities and job description for the REMOTE - Director/Senior Recruiter/Executive Recruiter - Financial Services position at Taproot Executive Search?
***Required Qualifications***
It is required that you have either #1 or #2 below:
#1 - Previous Financial Services Recruiting experience
#2 - Previous experience in an in-house Accounting/Middle-Office Finance role (looking for a career change into recruiting)!
Please do not apply if your background does not fall in line with either #1 or #2 above.
Job Title:
Director/Manager/Senior Executive Recruiter or Executive Recruiter
(title will be commensurate with experience)
Location:
Remote or Hybrid - preferably based out of NY or NJ
Commitment:
40 hours per week
Compensation:
Commission based role - percentages based on experience - significant earning potential based on performance
Overview:
Seeking a detail-oriented Recruiters at all levels to assist with the high volume of incoming applications.
Knowledge of Financial Services Accounting or Middle Office Finance REQUIRED.
This role focuses primarily on sourcing/recruiting new candidates, reviewing resumes, screening candidates, and recommending qualified applicants for next-stage interviews for roles within Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Real Estate Firms and Alternative Asset Managers.
Ideal for someone with a strong recruiting background or accounting/finance background who thrives on efficiently identifying talent and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source new candidates through LinkedIn and cold messaging/calling.
- Review and evaluate large volumes of incoming resumes for multiple open roles.
- Assess candidate experience and qualifications against job requirements.
- Categorize and prioritize applications using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Conduct brief screening calls as needed to confirm basic fit or interest.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and full-time recruiters to align on role criteria.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and notes within the ATS.
- Provide weekly summaries or recommendations of top candidates.
Qualifications:
- 2-10 years of experience in an Accounting, Finance or Recruiting position
- Strong ability to quickly interpret resumes across a variety of roles or industries.
- Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter who can manage workload independently in a remote environment.