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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Commission

The Role:

Principal Consultant – Professional Services

About the Firm:

Our client is a globally recognized executive search firm with over 20 years of expertise. Specializing in both permanent executive placements and interim assignments, they serve a wide range of sectors including Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Data & Analytics, Sustainability, and Transformation & Change.

Division Spotlight

The Private Equity division is a key pillar of the organization, boasting two decades of successful collaboration with top-tier funds worldwide. During this period, the firm has played a pivotal role in sourcing and placing strategic, transformational, and M&A professionals within investment and operational teams, as well as on the management boards of portfolio companies.

This is a senior, high-impact position designed to drive business growth through dynamic client and candidate engagements. The Principal Consultant will either lead the complete 360° recruitment process or focus on business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative Sourcing: Utilize creative strategies to identify, engage, and build lasting relationships within a growing client network.
• Client Development: Establish and maintain a robust client base across targeted sectors by leveraging market insight and deep expertise.
• Interview Leadership: Manage the interview process efficiently, providing strategic counsel to ensure candidate-client alignment.
• Offer Negotiation: Oversee the offer stage with a consultative approach that prioritizes an exceptional candidate experience.
• Business Growth: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive, strategic initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in recruiting within the Private Equity space.
• Proven ability to engage with high-caliber professionals and offer insightful guidance to both candidates and clients.
• Strong business acumen paired with commercial awareness.

If you’re ready to lead at the intersection of talent and business strategy, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of Private Equity recruitment on a global stage.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting