Senior Recruitment Consultant

Overview

A well-established, boutique recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Recruiter to join its growing New York office. The firm has been operating successfully for over a decade, growing organically from a small team into a respected specialist business of ~30 employees.

Known for its stability, profitability, and strong market reputation
, the firm focuses on delivering high-quality permanent and contract placements across Financial Services, Risk, Governance, and Insurance
, with a growing Technology capability integrated with its core markets.

The New York office is relocating to a modern, collaborative space with hybrid flexibility and occasional office presence expected for culture and collaboration.

The Senior Recruiter will be responsible for:

• Building and managing senior client relationships within Financial Services, Risk, Governance, and Insurance sectors
• Originating and delivering permanent and contract placements, consistently achieving revenue targets
• Demonstrating commercial maturity and revenue generation ability
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, contributing to a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Identifying new business opportunities and market niches aligned with the firm’s growth strategy
• Operating autonomously within a boutique, trust-based environment while maintaining high accountability

The ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrable revenue generation experience within Financial Services, Risk, Governance, or Insurance recruitment
• Be commercially minded and confident discussing numbers, margins, and performance metrics
• Preferably have 2–3+ years of experience in a specialist recruitment desk, with a focus on either permanent or contract recruitment
• Exhibit strong market credibility, relationship-building skills, and a professional yet approachable demeanor
• Value long-term career growth, stability, and a non-micromanaged, accountable culture
• Be based in or willing to relocate to New York (hybrid model with occasional office presence)

• Base salary: $70k–$85k (dependent on experience)
• Commission structure linked to desk performance and revenue targets
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and potential equity participation over time

The firm is:

• People-focused, boutique, and long-term oriented
• Committed to autonomy, trust, and high accountability
• Aiming for consistent, high-quality placements rather than volume-driven recruitment
• Focused on professional development and internal promotion

This is an excellent opportunity for recruiters who:

• Are ambitious but value long-term stability over short-term churn
• Enjoy operating in a boutique environment with autonomy and trust
• Want to work with a high-performing, professional team in the Financial Services, Risk, Governance, and Insurance sectors
• Are motivated to develop their career in a market-leading specialist recruitment firm