Principals act as the senior second on searches, and will independently lead some Level 2/3 and CFO-1 searches. They blend search design, calibration, and candidate engagement with growing client credibility, while taking increasing responsibility for mentoring, pitch opportunities, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder management.
Accountabilities
- Support Partners on searches; lead end-to-end delivery of some Level 2/3 searches
- Translate discovery insights into a clear search strategy, accurately defining the client's CFO requirements ("decoding the CFO need").
- Ability to pivot search strategy based on client and market feedback. search strategies
- Build and manage realistic search timelines, providing accurate forecasting and delivering to agreed milestone
- Accurately assess a candidate's capability and fit against set criteria.
- Run calibration calls and present candidates with clear guidance and recommendations
- Manage candidate pipelines, ensuring timely, high-quality execution
- Provide market intelligence that drives client decision-making
- Report on progress, timelines, risks, and mitigation plans
- Lead the research effort and approach to ensure effective search execution
- Collaborate with team members to ensure candidates progress through the process in a timely manner
- Mentor and train junior team members to build overall team capability
- Qualify and approve fund mapping completed by Analysts
- Lead on relevant CFO -1 outreach for CFOs who they know well/searches they have led
- Support Growth and Partners with pitch materials, as well as overseeing and approving output from Associates
- Leverage CFO network to generate BD leads for CFO-1 retainers
The role is measured by: Search delivery pace and quality, quality of candidate assessment and screening, search strategy input, and pipeline health across mandates.
Requirements
Technical Skills:
- Strong command of search processes from calibration to close
- Skilled in candidate engagement and negotiation
- Ability to generate and communicate clear market insights
- Commercial literacy in reporting and forecasting
- Strong ecosystem knowledge (CFO archetypes, VC/PE, high-growth tech)
Human Skills:
- Clear communicator, confident in client and candidate interactions
- Highly proactive, works at pace with strong ownership of deliverables.
- Effective at project managing multiple searches, priorities and deadlines
- Skilled stakeholder manager, able to balance internal and external relationships with sound judgement
- Collaborative, supportive mentor and adaptable team player
- Adaptable and resilient, able to pivot strategies based on feedback
- Values-driven, linking personal contribution to Altima's mission
Benefits
- Work with market-leading CFO search specialists in the start-up tech ecosystem
- Develop research and candidate management skills
- Join a collaborative team that values knowledge and humility
- Clear development pathways
- Competitive benefits including 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays, private health insurance, L&D budget, gym membership, and more
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Principal - Executive Search employer: Altima
As a Search Analyst at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. With competitive benefits such as 28 days' annual leave, private health insurance, and a dedicated learning and development budget, we empower our employees to excel in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Join us in the vibrant start-up tech ecosystem, where your contributions will directly impact candidate and client experiences, making every day meaningful and rewarding.
