Recruitment Associate Director

• Recruitment Director – Financial Services

• New York, NY | 4 days office-based

This is your chance to join a high-growth global recruitment group that is scaling fast across financial services and private equity markets. With strong private equity backing, award-winning leadership, and a reputation for building long-term client partnerships, the business is expanding its presence in the U.S. and now seeks an Associate Director to shape its next phase of growth.

You’ll step into a leadership role with the resources, support, and autonomy to make a lasting impact while building a function of real commercial significance.

The Director will lead a key client services function, driving new business, expanding existing accounts, and building a high-performing team within the financial services division.

• Lead and grow the client services team, and expanding headcount as the function scales
• Build new client relationships while deepening engagement with existing accounts across energy and infrastructure finance
• Sell and deliver retained and portfolio search solutions to C-suite decision makers
• Partner with private equity and institutional clients to deliver long-term value across high-impact mandates
• Collaborate with senior leadership to influence growth strategy across the U.S. financial services practice

• 8+ years’ experience in agency recruitment, ideally 12+
• Hands-on experience in business development and client relationship management at senior levels
• Background in energy & infrastructure finance, C-suite retained search, or related financial services markets
• P&L ownership and a deep understanding of operational leadership
• NYC-based or open to 4–5 days/week in a Midtown office
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build a legacy team within a fast-scaling environment

• $170k base + $250-$300,000 OTE, uncapped upside
• Direct exposure to C-suite clients and private equity stakeholders
• Join one of the company’s most successful and collaborative U.S. teams
• Opportunity to design and lead a client services function with full autonomy
• Visibility and influence at board level within a global, PE-backed organization
• Work in a culture recognized for female leadership and industry awards
• Enjoy a role that allows full focus on strategy, people, and growth
• Ongoing mentorship from leaders recognized in global recruitment rankings
• Long-term career growth within a fast-scaling, international business

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.

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