Executive Search Recruiter – Financial Services

Our Client, a Global Insurance Company is seeking a Executive Search Recruiter – Financial Services in their New York, NY location. About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Executive Recruiter to lead senior-level and executive searches across financial services and corporate leadership functions. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership and HR to deliver high-impact hiring solutions for critical roles, bringing a research-driven, consultative approach and strong executive-search expertise.

This role manages a focused portfolio of complex searches (typically 5–8 at a time), allowing for deep stakeholder engagement, thoughtful candidate assessment, and strategic execution across the full search lifecycle.

• Lead end-to-end executive recruiting for senior and leadership roles across financial services and corporate functions
• Partner directly with senior executives and HR leaders to define role requirements, success profiles, and search strategies
• Conduct comprehensive market mapping and competitive intelligence to identify target companies, talent pools, and passive candidates
• Leverage data and research insights to inform sourcing strategy and advise stakeholders on market dynamics and talent availability
• Develop and execute targeted engagement strategies to attract and build relationships with senior talent
• Perform in-depth candidate assessments across leadership capability, technical expertise, and cultural alignment
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders throughout the hiring process
• Lead offer strategy and negotiations, including complex compensation and executive-level considerations
• Partner with HR, Compensation, and Legal to ensure competitive and compliant offers
• Manage external search firms as needed, ensuring quality and alignment with internal hiring strategy
• Deliver a high-touch, confidential candidate experience aligned with executive search best practices
• Track search performance and provide reporting, insights, and post-search analysis

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, including significant experience leading senior-level or executive searches
• Background supporting financial services or other complex, highly regulated environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership on high-impact hires
• Strong expertise in executive search methodologies, market research, and talent mapping
• Experience structuring and negotiating complex compensation packages
• Exceptional consulting, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with strong executive presence
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment in confidential situations
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple senior searches simultaneously
• Experience with in a retained executive search firm strongly preferred