Senior Recruiter – Executive Search

East 57th Street Partners; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Commission structure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent executive search firm seeks a Senior Recruiter to enhance their growing practice. This role involves full-cycle recruitment for C-level executives, emphasizing sourcing and candidate evaluation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in executive search within finance and operations, and will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on private equity clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruiting.
• Familiarity with C-suite and VP-level searches.
• Strong sourcing and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle recruitment process for executive and senior-level searches.
• Conduct screening interviews and assess candidate experience.
• Create compelling candidate briefs and progress updates.

Skills

Sourcing

Communication

Interviews

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM systems

Job description

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Position: Senior Recruiter – Executive Search Practice

Location: Preferred DFW Metroplex (Remote/Hybrid); Open to Candidates in Major Metro Markets

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Commission Structure

About East 57th Street Partners – Executive Search Practice

East 57th Street Partners provides high-impact executive search services tailored for private equity-backed and high-growth companies. Our Executive Search Practice specializes in placing transformational leadership across finance, operations, and commercial functions. We partner with private equity sponsors and management teams to deliver candidates who can scale businesses, drive results, and navigate complexity.

Key placement areas include:

• CFO, COO, CEO, and President
• Controller, Head of FP&A, Chief Accounting Officer
• CHRO, CRO, and operational leaders
• Operating Partners and Board-level talent

Position Summary

We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Senior Recruiter to join our growing Executive Search Practice. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, evaluating, and engaging executive talent for C-level and senior leadership searches across our private equity client base. You will work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to ensure successful delivery of search engagements.

This is a high-visibility role for someone passionate about executive recruiting and building long-term relationships with exceptional talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for executive and senior-level searches, from kickoff to placement
• Source and engage qualified candidates through research, outreach, networking, and referrals
• Conduct screening interviews and assess candidate experience, cultural fit, and leadership competencies
• Create compelling candidate briefs, scorecards, and progress updates for client-facing teams
• Support development of target company lists, research strategies, and market intelligence
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in our search database and CRM
• Partner closely with Directors and Managing Directors to align on search strategy, timelines, and candidate communications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruiting, ideally in a retained search or professional services environment
• Familiarity with C-suite and VP-level searches in finance, operations, and strategy functions
• Strong sourcing and research skills, with the ability to identify and attract passive talent
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and candidate management skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Experience working with private equity firms or high-growth companies is preferred
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM systems, and market mapping tools

Location & Work Schedule

• Preferred location: DFW Metroplex
• Open to candidates in other major U.S. metro markets

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, and commission structure
• Hands-on exposure to C-level and board searches across top-tier clients
• Collaborative team environment with access to national client and candidate networks
• Growth opportunities within one of the fastest-growing executive search practices serving the private equity sector

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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