Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

Spencer Ogden's New York Finance Practice is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join a high-potential, specialist Finance & Private Capital desk. This role is a 360 role with a delivery-led start, progressing to business development and client portfolio building. The desk currently has $1.75 million of live business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on live mandates: Source, headhunt, and manage mid-to-senior finance professionals across various specialisms (Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment & M&A, FP&A, Asset Management, Real Assets & Infrastructure Finance) from initial contact through placement.
• Develop market knowledge: Become a knowledgeable resource on energy and infrastructure investment, hiring trends, and key market players.
• Business Development: Re-engage existing relationships, pitch new clients, and negotiate fees, with support from senior team members.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 6 months+ years of recruitment experience (contract or perm) in any technical market.
• A proven track record of delivery and managing active mandates.
• Demonstrated appetite for business development and ambition to become a full 360 consultant.
• Confidence in speaking with senior candidates and stakeholders.
• Resilience, strong communication skills, and commercial awareness.
• A competitive, financially motivated approach.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization.

Finance or Accounting recruitment experience is ideal. Specialist recruiters from other markets with strong billing potential will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $55,000–$60,000 (DOE).
• Uncapped commission (up to 40% of deals billed), with no draw and no cap.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered.
• Retirement plans.
• Structured training and clear progression paths.
• Global mobility across 11 offices.
• $2 million of live business already on the desk.
• Average fees: $50,000–$60,000.