Executive Talent Sourcer & Research Lead

Guardian Life; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking an Executive Recruiting Sourcer/Researcher to identify, engage, and develop top executive talent. This hybrid role spans New York City and Stamford, CT, with three days in office and two days remote, reporting to senior recruiting leaders and working across leadership searches.

You will own end-to-end sourcing, build market intelligence, and partner with recruiters to deliver high-impact searches. The position emphasizes data-driven insights and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in executive search, recruiting, or talent sourcing from a retained search firm or financial services is a plus.
• Experience supporting or leading searches for senior-level or leadership roles preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a highly consultative and research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Recruiters and Business Leaders to deliver high-quality executive search engagements.
• Drive the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle—from market mapping through candidate development.
• Build comprehensive talent maps and maintain knowledge of industry trends and executive talent movements.
• Execute proactive outreach to attract passive executive talent and qualify candidates through screening.
• Collaborate with recruiters to align on search strategy and present insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate data in recruiting systems and generate insights to inform hiring decisions.

Skills

Executive sourcing

Research

Market intelligence

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Job description

Guardian Life is seeking an Executive Recruiting Sourcer/Researcher to identify, engage, and develop top executive talent. This hybrid role spans New York City and Stamford, CT, with three days in office and two days remote, reporting to senior recruiting leaders and working across leadership searches.

You will own end-to-end sourcing, build market intelligence, and partner with recruiters to deliver high-impact searches. The position emphasizes data-driven insights and candidate experience.