Managing Director

New York | Office launch with full strategic ownership

We are working with an established 50-person financial services staffing firm entering an exciting phase of international expansion. With a strong track record across front office and finance recruitment, and an existing portfolio of live US mandates already delivered from London, our client is now launching its New York office. This hire represents a pivotal growth milestone — creating a genuine opportunity to build a US platform with immediate revenue streams and high-profile buy‑side and sell‑side relationships already in motion.

The US Managing Director will take full responsibility for establishing and scaling the US business, shaping strategy, leading the team and driving revenue growth from day one.

• Launch and lead the New York office
• Convert existing US mandates into on‑the‑ground revenue
• Define and execute US growth strategy
• Build, mentor and retain a high‑performing recruitment team
• Develop senior relationships across buy‑side and sell‑side markets

• Proven leadership experience within financial services recruitment
• Strong personal billing history in front office or finance markets
• Established US client network, ideally across buy‑side and sell‑side
• Experience managing P&L and driving revenue growth
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the credibility to represent a global brand

• Uncapped commission with significant upside
• Equity participation aligned to US growth
• Existing live roles from London to accelerate early success
• Full autonomy to shape culture, hiring strategy and direction

The US Managing Director role is the most senior appointment in the US and offers genuine ownership. You will not be building from zero — you will inherit active mandates and international support while having the freedom to define the future footprint. For an ambitious leader, this is a rare platform to create long‑term enterprise value. Apply today!

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. No person is subjected to any less favourable treatment on any discriminatory grounds on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates