What are the responsibilities and job description for the REMOTE - Executive Recruiting Consultant - 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:
Consultant - Executive Recruiter(title will be commensurate with experience)
Location: Remote or Hybrid - preferably based out of NY or NJ (but flexible)
Commitment: 20-40 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 as well as targeted outreach.
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 interests.
- 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, Workday, etc).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter who can manage workload independently in a remote environment.