Pearse Partners is a globally recognized specialist front-office boutique search firm focused on investment banking and private capital markets across EMEA and the United States. We partner with leading investment banks, private equity funds, credit platforms, and alternative asset managers to hire high-calibre talent across the deal lifecycle.
Pearse Partners is entering a pivotal growth phase, investing in senior leadership to establish and scale our New York office. This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a high-impact and high-performing recruitment team within front office financial services, shaping strategy, driving expansion, and creating a market-leading presence in a highly competitive sector.
Our recruitment expertise is built across five core verticals:
- Corporate Finance & M&A
- Private Equity
- Credit
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- ESG & Sustainability
You will take ownership of an established division, with a core focus on infrastructure, private equity, and credit, and a mandate to build, scale, and lead a high-performing team
Role responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 3 Senior 360 Recruitment consultants from day one
- Build and scale the New York office to 10 consultants within the first 12 months
- Drive revenue growth across a high-value, front office 360 recruitment model
- Develop relationships with leading investment banks, private equity funds, and credit platforms
- Define and execute market strategy across infrastructure, private equity, and credit
- Establish best-in-class structures, coaching frameworks, and operational excellence
- Play a key role in shaping the long-term U.S. growth strategy
What we're looking for
- Proven success within a 360 recruitment environment, ideally within front office financial services
- A consistent billing history within relevant markets, demonstrating strong personal performance
- Strong business development skills, with a track record of winning and growing client relationships
- Experience managing and developing high-performing consultants
- Strong leadership capability with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and performance
- Track record of building or scaling teams, desks, or new markets
- Credibility operating with senior stakeholders across investment banking or private markets
- Confidence operating in a build-out or entrepreneurial setting
What we're offering
- Opportunity to launch and lead the New York office
- Clear strategy to build a 10-person high-performing team within year one
- Focus on premium, high-demand markets across investment banking and private capital
- Highly competitive compensation: base, bonus, commission structure, and additional benefits
- Backed by an established platform with strong international reach
- Real autonomy to shape strategy, culture, and long-term growth
Pearse Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
