Global Lateral Recruiting Leader - Senior VP

PJT Partners, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners, Inc. is seeking a Senior Vice President - Lateral Recruiting Lead in New York. The role leads a global lateral hiring function, partnering with senior leaders to attract top investment banking talent and close senior-level searches.

The candidate will manage a high-performing team, shape recruitment strategy across geographies, and drive data-driven decisions while maintaining confidentiality and a strong candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on financial services or investment banking talent.
• Demonstrated success leading lateral recruiting functions and managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of investment banking roles, career paths and talent markets across businesses and functions.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions at the highest levels.
• Proven track record closing managing director and senior-level candidates in competitive situations.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and refine the firm's global lateral recruiting strategy, aligning hiring priorities with growth.
• Drive end-to-end recruiting for experienced hires across levels, including senior searches.
• Lead, develop and manage the lateral recruiting team and processes.
• Partner with executives and HR on compensation, offers and onboarding workflows.

Skills

Recruiting leadership

Relationship building

Executive presence

Negotiation

Data-driven mindset

Financial services recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

PJT Partners, Inc. is seeking a Senior Vice President - Lateral Recruiting Lead in New York. The role leads a global lateral hiring function, partnering with senior leaders to attract top investment banking talent and close senior-level searches.

The candidate will manage a high-performing team, shape recruitment strategy across geographies, and drive data-driven decisions while maintaining confidentiality and a strong candidate experience.