Senior | Lead Search Consultant - Private Markets

TalentVolt | Executive Search Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning global search firm is seeking a Senior | Lead Search Consultant for its Private Markets team in London. This role involves executive search across diverse client bases and offers a strong commission structure within a supportive culture. Candidates should have a proven track record in sourcing and business development, coupled with high emotional intelligence and resilience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sourcing and business development.
• Experience in private markets or similar financial background preferred.
• 360 recruitment experience in executive search.

Responsibilities

• Approach senior candidates and pitch clients, assess candidates.
• Present candidates to clients and provide market advice.
• Engage in new business development and market mapping.

Skills

Sourcing

Business Development

Networking

Relationship Building

Market Mapping

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

Senior | Lead Search Consultant - Private Markets

London, United Kingdom

£45,000.00 - 55,000.00 (British Pound Sterling)

Job Opening: Senior | Lead Search Consultant - Private Markets

About the job

Private Markets - Executive Search

We are partnered with an award-winning global search firm and are seeking to engage with successful consultants regarding a new role within their Private Markets team in London.

The practice focuses on hiring across all areas of the sector up to C-level, providing exposure to a diverse client base to support your continued success.

The consultancy has offices in the UK, US, and Asia, and is committed to growth through excellence, emotional intelligence, and trusted partnerships globally.

Who we would like to hear from

Executives with search or quality contingent backgrounds seeking a step up, with full cycle 360 experience. Ideally, candidates will have knowledge of private markets or related financial backgrounds.

Successful candidates will have a proven track record in sourcing, business development, networking, and relationship building.

• Ability to approach senior candidates, pitch to clients, assess candidates, and curate shortlists.
• Attention to detail, enjoyment in mapping markets and developing new business.
• Ability to present candidates to clients, discuss interview feedback, and provide market advice and consultancy.

We are looking for solutions-focused, proactive individuals with self-awareness, drive, resilience, and high emotional intelligence.

This role offers a hybrid work pattern based in central London.

Salary is negotiable, with earning potential incentivized to attract the right talent.

Commission is uncapped, up to 50%, representing a strong career opportunity within a thriving, positive culture.

*VoltR2R | Talentvolt Group values high EQ, transparency, and your personal brand as equally important as our own in the recruitment space.