Executive Search Recruiter

About the Role

We are seeking an Experienced Executive Recruiter with 5+ years of recruiting experience and a proven track record executing senior-level searches (VP, Principal, Director, Partner) in private equity, investment management, or financial services. You will own full-lifecycle search execution, manage sophisticated clients and candidates, and contribute to the ongoing build-out of Soul Equity's brand, processes, and market relationships. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to founders, the opportunity to lead retained searches end-to-end, and the autonomy to build meaningful relationships across the PE community.

Key Responsibilities

• Search Execution & Delivery:
  • Lead full-lifecycle execution for senior-level searches (VP-Partner) across private equity investment teams, business development, investor relations, and operations/value creation roles within private equity and related sectors
  • Develop and refine search strategies, target maps, and calibrated candidate profiles
  • Conduct sophisticated candidate assessments including experience deep-dives, deal walkthroughs, behavioral evaluation, and cultural fit analysis
  • Manage all interview coordination, candidate preparation, and end-to-end process flow with precision and professionalism
  • Create detailed scorecards, firm prep sheets, and candidate summaries for client review
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market insights, expectation-setting, compensation benchmarking, and strategic hiring recommendations
  • Lead recurring client update calls and deliver clear, data-backed reporting on search progress and candidate pipeline health
  • Represent the firm with polish and confidence in all client interactions
• Market Research & Sourcing:
  • Build and maintain deep sector knowledge across private equity verticals, fund structures, transaction types, and operating models
  • Conduct proactive sourcing using database tools, LinkedIn Recruiter workflows, proprietary talent lists, and relationship-driven outreach
  • Maintain and continually enhance candidate intelligence within the Soul Equity ATS
• Candidate Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate long-term relationships with high-performing investment professionals, operators, and PE leaders
  • Act as a career advisor, providing guidance on market trends, compensation, and career paths
• Firm Building & Internal Contributions:
  • Collaborate on process optimization, training materials, best practices, and new workflow creation
  • Contribute to marketing initiatives, events, networking efforts, and content development
  • Help mentor junior team members as the firm grows

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive recruiting experience in private equity, alternative investments, financial services, or comparable high-specialization search environments
• Experience owning or significantly contributing to senior-level searches (VP-Partner)
• Strong knowledge of private equity org structures, investment career paths, and deal workflows
• Exceptional communication skills translating as confident, polished, credible with senior investment professionals
• Ability to manage multiple high-demand searches simultaneously with precision and organization
• High EQ, professionalism, and a relationship-first mindset
• Comfort in a fast-paced boutique environment where autonomy and accountability are critical
• Strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and research tools

What We Offer

• Direct collaboration with the founders and senior leadership
• Access to retained senior-level searches with top private equity clients
• A highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, supportive, relationship-driven culture
• Competitive compensation with bonus upside based on performance
• Structured growth opportunities as the firm scales
• Exposure to respected investors and leaders across the private markets ecosystem

About Soul Equity

Soul Equity was established in 2020 by Lori Gleeman, Founder and CEO. Soul Equity is a boutique, woman-owned executive search firm in NYC, specializing in hiring top talent for middle-market private equity firms nationwide. We work with private equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our firm is known for its personalized, hands-on approach to executive search, ensuring that clients and candidates receive a supportive, tailored experience.