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Executive Search Consultant

Next Level Recruiting, LLC, Evanston, IL, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Next Level Recruiting is a specialized executive search firm focused on the financial services and wealth management sector. We partner with RIAs, family offices, multi-family offices, and private wealth platforms to place high-impact advisors and leadership talent. We are building a team of high-performing recruiters who want long-term upside, ownership of their searches, and a clear path to higher earnings.

Key Responsibilities

Manage candidate pipelines end-to-end, and build relationships with senior-level financial professionals. This is a performance-driven role with meaningful responsibility and clear income growth tied to production.

Own and execute full-cycle executive searches

Drive candidate pipelines from outreach through offer acceptance

Partner directly with clients to understand hiring needs and market dynamics

Manage search progress and pipeline hygiene in Bear Claw (ATS/CRM)

Build long-term relationships within the wealth advisory ecosystem

Search sectors include:

Family Offices

Multi-Family Offices (MFOs)

RIAs (Registered Investment Advisors)

Private Wealth Management firms

Investment-focused platforms including PE, VC, IB, and Hedge Funds

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Minimum 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in an agency environment

Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates

Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent searches

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding recruiting production goals

Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Interest in financial services, investment, or executive search

You should be comfortable owning your desk, managing your pipeline, and being accountable to production goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting within financial services, wealth management, or professional services

Experience in executive search or retained search

Strong Boolean search proficiency

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Who This Role Is For

Agency recruiters who want more ownership and upside

Recruiters tired of transactional, high-volume staffing

Individuals comfortable running their own desk

Competitive professionals motivated by uncapped earnings

Why This Role Is Different
Most recruiting roles prioritize speed and volume.

We prioritize quality, market expertise, and long-term relationship building.

Compensation & Growth

Competitive base salary + Benefits

Base salary range depends on experience (we're competitive and flexible).

Uncapped Commission

Insurance Benefits

(401) K

Clear earnings progression tied to production

Long-term career path into senior executive search and leadership roles

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