Recruitment Consultant, Financial Services - New York

Are you an experienced recruitment consultant with a proven successful billing track record and a passion for connecting top talent with private equity opportunities?

Join our clients Private Equity team in New York City, specialising in placing investment professionals into private equity strategies, as well as sourcing top-tier IR & Sales talent for a variety of investor types. This role offers the chance to work with leading firms and play a critical part in building high-performing teams within the private equity sector.

Salary:

$55,000 - 77,000

Location:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Closing Date:

2026-02-17

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will help grow this thriving desk, leveraging your recruitment expertise and business development skills to deliver exceptional results for clients and candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to negotiating offers and providing post-placement support.
• Partner with private equity firms to identify and secure top talent in investment roles, IR, and Sales.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs.
• Generate new business opportunities while nurturing relationships with existing clients.
• Provide market insights to clients and candidates, keeping them informed of trends and opportunities in the private equity sector.
• Achieve individual revenue targets while contributing to the success of the Private Equity team.

About You

• Proven billing track record of $175k+ (recent, with some self-generated business).
• Experience in recruitment, ideally within the private equity, investment, or financial services space.
• Strong knowledge of the private equity landscape, including various investment strategies and investor types.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – With an attractive commission structure and no cap on earnings.
• Career Growth – Access continuous training, mentorship, and a clear pathway to senior roles.
• Collaborative Team – Be part of a high-performing, supportive environment that values teamwork and success.
• Prime Location – Work in the heart of New York City, with access to top-tier private equity clients and candidates.
• Industry Reputation – Join a well-established firm recognized for its expertise in the private equity recruitment space.

If you're interested in this Recruitment position, contact Paul Reid at Permanent People today.