Principal Consultant

Tiger Recruitment; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in New York is seeking a Principal Consultant to focus on senior-level placements across financial and professional services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a proven track record in high billings, and strong skills in business development and relationship management. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work with an experienced team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial or professional services.
• Track record of high billings in recruitment.
• Strength in managing senior-level placements.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development for senior-level roles.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and executives.
• Build new connections within the recruitment sector.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Title

Principal Consultant

Division

New York

Reports to

Head of New York Office

Hours of Work

Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3 days in Midtown offices)

Base Pay Range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

We’re looking for a Principal Consultant with a strong track record of placing senior-level talent, paired with outstanding client relationship and business development skills, ideally within the financial or professional services sectors. You’ll be working alongside a highly experienced group with over 40 years of combined expertise in recruitment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As Principal Consultant, you will drive business development with a focus on senior-level roles across financial and professional services. You will play a key role in managing existing relationships while continuously building new connections with internal Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers and C‑suite executives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of year‑on‑year high billings, and an understanding of the full 360 recruitment cycle for senior‑level roles. A background in executive search would be ideal.

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience, ideally within financial or professional services
• Proven track record of consistently high billings
• Demonstrated success in senior-level placements
• Excellent business development and relationship management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and composed
• Exceptional presentation and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Highly organized, with strong multitasking skills

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources and Business Development