Vice President Recruiting

Prospect Rock Partners; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work options

Flexible schedules

Descrizione del lavoro

Prospect Rock Partners in New York seeks a Vice President, Investment Banking Recruiting to lead sourcing and full-cycle recruitment for senior investment bankers, from Analysts to Managing Directors.

You will build robust pipelines, engage passive candidates, coordinate interviews, and partner with senior leadership to deliver top talent across M&A, capital markets, and advisory functions.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience focused on investment banking or financial services.
• Strong experience sourcing passive candidates and building pipelines.
• Proven track record closing difficult searches in a competitive market.
• Deep understanding of IB roles, career paths, and market dynamics.

Mansioni

• Source and identify high-caliber lateral candidates across multiple channels.
• Coordinate interview processes and assess candidate fit.
• Close offers and manage candidate experience end-to-end.
• Track recruiting metrics and continuously improve time-to-fill.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure smooth onboarding.

Conoscenze

Sourcing

Passive candidates

Relationship building

Closing difficult searches

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Descrizione del lavoro

About Prospect Rock Partners

Founded in 2023, Prospect Rock Partners is a leading global financial search firm that provides a wide range of services to a robust client base that includes investment banks, private equity firms, and corporations looking to fill strategic roles. Founded by a group of former Investment Bankers, Buy-side, and Financial Recruiting executives, this is an exceptional opportunity to partner with senior leadership to identify and attract top talent in investment banking. With deep experience serving clients ranging from global banks to elite boutiques, we are adept at assessing financial professionals for their financial acumen, as well as their creativity, ingenuity, and cultural fit. We leverage close relationships and deep industry expertise to share insights into top talent.

The Role

Compensation is commission-based, with earning potential directly tied to performance and placements.

As a Vice President, Investment Banking Recruiting at Prospect Rock Partners, you will partner with senior leadership to source lateral candidates across all levels of investment banking, from Analysts to Managing Directors. This role offers significant flexibility and work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced professionals who may have stepped away from the demanding hours of investment banking but want to leverage their industry expertise in a more sustainable career. This role emphasizes candidate sourcing and pipeline development we need someone who excels at finding and engaging passive candidates, not a business development professional. You will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process and delivering exceptional talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and identify high-caliber lateral candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, industry networking events, professional associations, employee referrals, and direct outreach to passive candidates at competing firms
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified investment banking professionals through creative sourcing strategies, market mapping, and persistent relationship development with passive candidates
• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle including initial screening, interview coordination, candidate assessment, offer negotiation, and close, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience at every touchpoint
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical capabilities, deal experience, cultural fit, and alignment with Prospect Rock Partners' values and business objectives
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure seamless onboarding and integration of new hires into the organization
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance quality of hire

Required Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with prior experience as an investment banking analyst, associate, or in another client-facing role within financial services - firsthand industry experience is highly valued. We welcome professionals who may have transitioned out of investment banking and are seeking to re-engage with the industry in a more flexible capacity.
• 3-5 years of recruiting experience with a demonstrated focus on sourcing and lateral recruitment within investment banking, financial services, or professional services OR deep personal network of investment banking professionals
• Proven track record as an exceptional sourcer with the ability to identify, engage, and build relationships with passive candidates who are not actively seeking new opportunities
• Demonstrated success closing difficult searches and competing for top talent in a competitive market environment
• Deep understanding of investment banking roles, career trajectories, and the technical and interpersonal skills required for success in M&A, capital markets, and advisory functions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build credibility and trust with candidates, hiring managers, and senior executives
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting laterals for boutique investment banks or middle-market M&A advisory firms
• Established network within the investment banking community
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive university

What We Offer

Prospect Rock Partners provides a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly impact the growth and success of the firm. We offer flexible work arrangements including remote work options and adaptable schedules, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking better work-life integration while staying connected to the investment banking industry.