Senior Executive Recruiter, Technology & Leadership

New York Life Insurance

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

New York Life’s Talent Acquisition function is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to lead senior-level searches across Technology, Financial services and corporate leadership roles. This role partners with senior management to deliver high‑impact talent solutions, leveraging market mapping, research-driven recruiting, and an executive‑search mindset.

The successful candidate will manage a focused portfolio of complex searches while collaborating with HR, compensation, and legal teams to

Qualifications

8+ years of recruiting experience, with significant experience leading executive searches within financial services or similarly complex, regulated organizations is required.
Experience sourcing and recruiting Technology Executives, working knowledge of the technology landscape and ecosystem.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior management and executive stakeholders on critical, high‑impact hires.
Proven expertise in executive search methodologies, including market research, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence.
Strong experience structuring and negotiating complex compensation packages.
Exceptional consultation, influencing, and negotiation skills, with executive presence and credibility.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end executive recruiting for senior-level roles, managing a limited portfolio of complex searches (approximately 5–8 concurrently).
Partner directly with senior leaders and executives to define role requirements, success profiles, and search strategies aligned with business objectives.
Conduct comprehensive research and market mapping to identify target organizations, talent pools, and passive candidates, building a deep understanding of competitive landscapes.
Leverage data, market intelligence, and research insights to inform sourcing strategies and advise leadership on talent availability and positioning.
Develop and execute bespoke candidate engagement strategies, including targeted outreach and long-term relationship building.
Perform in-depth candidate assessment, evaluating leadership capability, functional expertise, cultural alignment, and long‑term potential.
Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, providing ongoing guidance, market perspective, and informed recommendations throughout the search process.
Lead offer strategy and negotiation, navigating complex compensation structures, incentives, and executive‑level employment considerations.
Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Compensation, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to design and deliver competitive, compliant offers.
Selectively engage and manage external search firms, ensuring quality, cost effectiveness, and alignment with internal search strategy.
Deliver a high‑touch, confidential, and professional candidate experience consistent with executive search best practices.
Track and evaluate search effectiveness through reporting, insights, and post‑search analysis