Executive Search Consultant, Private Equity

Executive Search Consultant, Private Equity (C‑Suite)

Frankfurt, Germany

The Opportunity

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.

The Role

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:

• 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

About You

We are looking for a high-calibre recruiter with a strong track record in senior-level hiring.

You will bring:

• 5 to 9 years’ recruitment experience, ideally within private equity, private capital, real assets, investment banking, or legal recruitment at partner level
• 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

What’s on Offer

• Uncapped earning potential in a high performing market
• 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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