Job Details

Executive Search - Engagement Manager, Financial Services

• Location: Pleasanton, CA
• Salary range: $117,000 - $207,900

The Company

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior‑level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. As trusted leadership advisors, we partner with clients to develop future‑ready leaders and organizations, integrating services in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping, and independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago and today delivers integrated talent and human capital solutions that help clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.

What We Do

Executive Search Engagement Managers play a critical role in executing all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification to offer negotiation and placement, working with high autonomy. Engagement Managers lead end‑to‑end searches, deliver superior client service, and develop business‑development skills to become future Consultants. They manage all aspects of the recruitment process, including developing search strategies, creating position specifications, conducting candidate outreach, interviews and assessment, and managing both internal and external client relationships. Engagement Managers also mentor junior Search professionals and build subject‑matter expertise in functional areas and industry sectors.

Role Responsibilities

• Research & Writing:
  • Creating effective search strategies and position specifications for clients.
  • Conducting industry‑specific and client company research, mapping the executive talent landscape, and presenting market insights.
  • Preparing business‑development materials in collaboration with Consultants for prospective clients.
• Internal and External Communication:
  • Contacting candidates to elicit interest, obtain referrals, and gather market intelligence.
  • Conducting in‑depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
  • Writing candidate assessments and presenting qualified candidates to clients.
  • Managing candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle and updating Consultants.
  • Managing client relationships by preparing and presenting status reports.
  • Developing market presence and personal brand as an industry expert.
• Living Our Values:
  • Partnering effectively with stakeholders to build productive relationships.
  • Fostering collaboration and team play.
  • Acting as a culture carrier and contributing to firm initiatives.
  • Demonstrating self‑awareness, humility, empathy, and open‑mindedness.
  • Mentoring junior Search professionals.
• Ethics & Quality:
  • Owning the accuracy, quality, and integrity of all Search information.
  • Maintaining status reports and client‑ready deliverables.
  • Leading multiple concurrent projects and delivering high‑quality results on time.
  • Acting with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics.
  • Persisting through challenges and acting with integrity.

Basic Role Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience or a minimum of 5+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
• Undergraduate BA/BS degree required.
• Demonstrated expertise in professional communications, including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates and influence outcomes.

Preferred Role Qualifications

• Experience in full life‑cycle recruiting in contingent search, in‑house talent acquisition, or executive search (preferred).
• Experience targeting candidates, developing pitch materials, and conducting market research.
• Track record managing multiple projects across teams.
• Ability to manage end‑to‑end searches with minimal supervision.
• Skill in identifying market trends and researching through various channels.
• Experience developing and mentoring others.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and synthesis abilities.
• Skill in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

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