Executive Recruiter - Public Pension Executive Director Search

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to lead an executive director search for a public pension organization. You will work with the client's leadership and governing board to identify candidates with the experience to lead retirement-system operations and serve the organization's members. This search requires a recruiter who understands public pension leadership and can distinguish overall executive management experience from a background focused primarily on investments. What You'll Do Work with the client to define the executive director's responsibilities, leadership priorities, and required experienceBuild a targeted candidate pool across public retirement systems and relevant pension organizationsEngage qualified executives through direct outreach and professional networksAssess candidates' experience in pension administration, board relations, organizational management, and member servicePrepare candidate assessments and guide the client through shortlist and finalist decisionsCoordinate interviews, references, required background reviews, and offer discussionsMaintain clear milestones, candidate communication, and regular reporting throughout the search Requirements Experience recruiting executive directors, chief executives, or comparable senior leaders for public pension or retirement organizationsEstablished relationships within the public retirement-system communityFamiliarity with pension governance and the distinct responsibilities of executive management and investment leadershipExperience advising boards or executive search committeesStrong research, candidate assessment, and stakeholder communication skills Benefits Submit your résumé and a brief summary of relevant searches. Identify the leadership positions recruited, the types of organizations served, your responsibilities, and the outcomes. Please do not include confidential candidate information.