Recruiter, Talent Manager

Associate Recruiter - (Executive Search Track) Evanston, IL About Next Level Recruiting

Next Level Recruiting is a talent acquisition firm that helps top financial services firms hire the best. We’re known for our personalized, consultative approach and our ability to build long‑term careers for both clients and candidates. We’re a tight‑knit, collaborative team that thrives on energy, results, and growth.

Want to break into executive search and work with some of the most selective clients in financial services?

This role is a hands‑on entry point into high‑end recruiting, where you’ll support searches for family offices, multi‑family offices (MFOs), RIAs, and private wealth management firms — with additional exposure to private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and hedge funds
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You’ll work directly with senior headhunters, learn how executive searches are run end‑to‑end, and build the skills needed to grow into a full executive recruiter. This is not a transactional recruiting job — it’s a long‑term career path.

Most recruiting roles keep you boxed into volume hiring or admin work. This one doesn’t.

• Learn directly from experienced executive recruiters
• Gain exposure to high‑net‑worth and investment‑focused clients
• Develop sourcing, research, and candidate engagement skills used at the highest levels of recruiting
• Follow a clear, defined path into executive search and increased earnings

• Source high‑caliber talent using Linked In Recruiter, Boolean search, referrals, and creative outreach
• Engage candidates through personalized messaging, follow‑ups, and relationship‑building
• Support active searches across family office, MFO, RIA, and private wealth management clients
• Build and manage pipelines in our ATS/CRM to keep searches moving
• Research markets and map talent pools across financial services sectors
• Partner closely with mentors to refine your sourcing strategy and recruiting judgment

• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Curiosity, persistence, and comfort with outbound outreach
• Competitive mindset with a desire to grow and earn more over time
• Interest in recruiting, executive search, or financial services
• Prior experience in recruiting, sales, research, or client‑facing roles is a plus — but not required

Early‑career professionals and motivated career switchers are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive base pay + performance bonuses
• Clear earnings progression as you advance into executive search