Executive Recruiter - Public Pension Executive Director Search

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Executive Recruiter for a confidential search focused on identifying a Public Pension Executive Director. The role requires building pipelines, engaging senior-level talent, and guiding governance-oriented searches, with a remote work setup.

The successful candidate will leverage deep connections in public retirement systems, oversee assessments, and coordinate interviews while maintaining client communication throughout the process.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in executive recruitment for public pension or retirement organizations.
• Established relationships within the public retirement-system community.
• Deep understanding of pension governance and executive management roles.
• Experience advising boards or executive search committees.
• Strong research and candidate assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the executive director's responsibilities and leadership priorities with the client
• Build a targeted candidate pool from public retirement systems and relevant organizations
• Engage executives through direct outreach and professional networks
• Assess candidates' experience in pension administration and organizational management
• Prepare candidate assessments and guide client decisions on shortlists
• Coordinate interviews, references, and offer discussions
• Maintain clear communication and reporting throughout the search process

Skills

Executive recruitment

Public pension

Governance

Board advisory

Candidate assessment

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Executive Recruiter - Public Pension Executive Director Search to join the team of a leader in the Staffing space.

This role will lead a confidential executive search focused on identifying a public pension executive director who can guide organizational strategy and stakeholder priorities. You will partner closely with client leadership to define the scope of the role, build a targeted candidate pipeline, and engage senior‑level talent through direct outreach and professional networks. The position requires strong judgment in evaluating leadership experience, governance familiarity, and the ability to advise the client through each stage of a high‑touch search process.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define the executive director's responsibilities and leadership priorities with the client
• Build a targeted candidate pool from public retirement systems and relevant organizations
• Engage executives through direct outreach and professional networksAssess candidates' experience in pension administration and organizational management
• Prepare candidate assessments and guide client decisions on shortlists
• Coordinate interviews, references, and offer discussions
• Maintain clear communication and reporting throughout the search process

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in executive recruitment for public pension or retirement organizations
• Established relationships within the public retirement-system community
• Deep understanding of pension governance and executive management roles
• Experience advising boards or executive search committees
• Strong research and candidate assessment skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-impact executive searches
• Engagement with influential leaders in the public pension sector
• Collaboration with a dedicated client leadership team
• Access to a broad network of qualified candidates
• Professional development in executive recruitment strategies

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.