Executive Recruiter - New York

Acquisition Network LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC in New York seeks senior talent leaders to drive critical operating functions and help scale executive teams with disciplined systems and strong judgment.

The ideal candidate blends functional depth with ownership, executive communication, and a track record of measurable results across boundaries, partnering directly with executives on sensitive priorities.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of operating, legal, people, or executive functions.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills.
• Proven track record improving cross‑org systems and outcomes.
• Comfort partnering with executives on ambiguous priorities.
• Balance speed, quality, compliance, and long‑term health.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior and executive searches from market mapping through accepted offer.
• Own strategy, operating cadence, and measurable outcomes for the function.
• Translate priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and decisions.
• Build repeatable systems to improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk.
• Coordinate high‑stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise, evidence‑based recommendations.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic communication

Operational improvement

Executive collaboration

Policy and compliance

Decision making

Job description

The specific employer, team, work arrangement, interview process, and final compensation are disclosed before a candidate is submitted to an employer.

The role

These searches are for senior professionals who can lead a critical operating function and help executive teams scale with disciplined systems and strong judgment. The strongest candidates combine functional depth with ownership, executive communication, and a record of measurable results.

What you may own

• Lead senior and executive searches from market mapping through accepted offer.
• Own strategy, operating cadence, and measurable outcomes for the assigned function.
• Translate executive priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and decision points.
• Build repeatable systems that improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk management.
• Coordinate high-stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise recommendations supported by evidence.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

What we are looking for

• Substantial experience leading the relevant operating, legal, people, or executive function.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and written and verbal communication.
• A record of improving systems and delivering outcomes across organizational boundaries.
• Comfort working directly with executives on ambiguous and sensitive priorities.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, compliance, and long-term organizational health.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the employer without misrepresenting work status.

Compensation and location

The anticipated base salary range across represented Executive Recruiter searches in New York is $150,000 to $240,000 per year. Final compensation depends on the employer, scope, level, experience, and work arrangement and may include bonus, commission, or equity where applicable.

Equal opportunity

Acquisition Network and Career Launch evaluate candidates without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Hiring decisions are made by the applicable partner employer.