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Executive Search Consultant, Private Equity
Human Resources Recruitment
Company shared salary
NA
Market rate
4,500 EUR–8,500 EUR/mo (54,000 EUR–102,000 EUR/yr)
Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).
About the Company
60,000 to 80,000 base + uncapped earnings
About the Role
Our client is a high-performing boutique executive search firm specialising in private equity-backed businesses and senior leadership appointments. With established offices in Amsterdam and London, and a strong track record delivering retained C-suite mandates, the firm is entering an exciting new phase of growth. Following continued success in the German market, previously delivered remotely from Amsterdam, they are now launching a Frankfurt office. You will work directly alongside an experienced Associate Director to build and scale the German offering. This is a rare opportunity to join at ground level in a high-value, high-impact market, with genuine visibility, ownership and long-term growth potential. This is a 360 executive search position focused on retained mandates within the private capital ecosystem. You will play a key role in establishing the Frankfurt office, with responsibilities including:
Responsibilities
- ● Winning and delivering retained executive search mandates with private equity funds and portfolio companies
- ● Managing full lifecycle C-suite search processes, with typical mandates ranging from 160k to 400k+
- ● Building and developing long-term client relationships across Germany
- ● Conducting detailed market mapping and headhunting of senior executives
- ● Producing high-quality shortlists and longlists
- ● Acting as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates throughout each process
- ● Partnering closely with the Associate Director to drive regional growth strategy
Requirements
- ● 5 to 9 years' recruitment experience, ideally within private equity, private capital, real assets, investment banking, or legal recruitment at partner level
- ● Proven experience delivering C-level or senior leadership mandates
- ● Strong business development capability, ideally with exposure to retained search
- ● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- ● A highly articulate, analytical and consultative approach
- ● Native or C2-level German, with business fluent English
- ● A forward-thinking, adaptable and entrepreneurial mindset
- ● A university degree, ideally
- ● Uncapped earning potential in a high performing market
- ● Lucrative quarterly commission, plus annual bonus
- ● Opportunity to be a founding member of a new office
- ● Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
- ● Clear progression within a growing, entrepreneurial business
- ● Collaborative, high-performance culture with a flat structure
- ● Flexible, hybrid working environment
- ● Strong deal flow with established client relationships
- ● Access to international offices and cross-border mandates
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