Talent Acquisition Consultant, Executive Recruiting, Value Creation

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Consultant will partner directly with CEOs and board working teams to run end-to-end executive searches for Vista's portfolio companies, while building out a diverse, top-tier talent network across the SaaS ecosystem. This person will partner with external search firms to drive consistent, high-quality results, help continuously improve Vista's hiring best practices, and play a lead role in driving GenAI-enabled recruiting workflows across the team. This is a fast-paced environment with significant opportunity to develop and grow alongside a small, senior Talent function.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEOs and board working teams to lead end-to-end executive searches for Vista's portfolio companies.
• Build and cultivate a diverse, top-tier executive talent network across the SaaS ecosystem.
• Partner with external executive search firms to drive consistent, high-quality search outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement of Vista's executive hiring best practices and search processes.
• Lead the adoption and development of GenAI-enabled recruiting workflows across the team.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Vista and its portfolio companies to advise on and drive strategic alignment around executive talent strategy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruiting, ideally with direct exposure to C-suite or VP+ searches
• Experience recruiting for software or technology companies; comfort evaluating technical and go-to-market talent
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple engagements and shifting priorities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Finish Demonstrated ability to own process rigor without heavy oversight
• Interest in or experience with GenAI tools as applied to recruiting workflows
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to engage with portfolio companies and Vista teams

Company Overview

Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. With over $100 billion in assets under management, Vista partners with founders and management teams across a portfolio spanning Endeavor to Flagship-stage companies, combining deep operational expertise with a long track record of driving growth and value creation. Vista's talent and value creation resources work directly with portfolio company leadership to build world-class executive teams across the ecosystem.