Senior Tech & Corporate Functions Recruiter | Hybrid NYC

New York Life Insurance Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

New York Life Insurance Co, based in New York, NY, seeks an Executive Recruiter to lead senior-level searches across Technology, Financial Services, and corporate leadership roles. This hybrid position partners with senior management and HR, delivering high-impact talent solutions through a focused portfolio of complex searches.

The role emphasizes market research, strategic engagement, and expert negotiation, with responsibility for end-to-end recruitment and a confidential candidate

Qualifications

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, with significant experience leading executive searches within financial services or similarly complex, regulated organizations.
• Experience sourcing and recruiting Technology Executives, working knowledge of the technology landscape and ecosystem.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment in sensitive, confidential situations
• Highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple senior-level searches simultaneously

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

Skills

Executive recruiting

Senior-level recruiting

Technology executives

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Market research

Talent mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

New York Life Insurance Co, based in New York, NY, seeks an Executive Recruiter to lead senior-level searches across Technology, Financial Services, and corporate leadership roles. This hybrid position partners with senior management and HR, delivering high-impact talent solutions through a focused portfolio of complex searches.

The role emphasizes market research, strategic engagement, and expert negotiation, with responsibility for end-to-end recruitment and a confidential candidate