At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead senior-level recruitment in the Private Equity Finance market and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Market-leading firm with a stellar reputation in Private Equity.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, uncapped commission, hybrid working, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Clear progression opportunities towards Director level and mentorship for growth.
- Why this job: Join a high-performance culture and make a real impact in finance recruitment.
- Qualifications: Proven recruitment experience, especially in Finance or Private Equity.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
My client is looking for an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to join their market-leading Private Equity Finance practice.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established, high-performing desk focused on partnering with private equity funds and their portfolio companies across the UK and Europe.
Working on retained and contingent mandates, you'll recruit senior finance professionals into CFO, Finance Director and leadership positions, becoming a trusted advisor to investors and executive teams alike.
The business has built an outstanding reputation within the private equity market, offering consultants access to premium clients, an entrepreneurial culture and genuine opportunities for progression.
Key Responsibilities Lead senior-level searches across the Private Equity Finance market.
Build and develop relationships with private equity funds, portfolio companies and finance leaders.
Deliver retained and contingent assignments across CFO, Finance Director, VP Finance, Financial Controller and other senior finance appointments.
Identify new business opportunities and convert them into long-term client partnerships.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through to offer management.
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the continued growth of the team.
Develop deep market knowledge and establish yourself as a recognised specialist within the PE finance landscape.
About You A proven track record within recruitment, ideally specialising in Finance, Executive Search or Private Equity.
Strong business development and relationship management skills.
Experience managing senior or executive-level recruitment processes.
Commercially minded, ambitious and highly consultative.
Passionate about delivering exceptional client and candidate experiences.
What's on Offer Highly competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
Access to an established client base and exclusive mandates.
Clear progression towards Director level.
A collaborative, high-performance culture.
Ongoing training, mentorship and leadership development.
Hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.
If you're looking to join a business with a strong reputation in the Private Equity market and want to build a long-term career advising investors and portfolio businesses on critical finance hires, this is an exceptional opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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