Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:
Strategic Leadership
Own and refine the firm's global lateral recruiting strategy, aligning hiring priorities with business growth objectives across businesses and geographies
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership on talent market intelligence and competitive hiring dynamics
Manage, build out and develop a high-performing lateral recruiting team, setting clear goals, standards and processes
Recruiting Execution
Drive end-to-end recruiting processes for experienced hires across all levels, from sourcing and candidate assessment through offer negotiation and onboarding
Lead senior-level and complex searches, personally managing relationships with Managing Director and Partner-level candidates
Partner with internal stakeholders to define role requirements, assess cultural fit and move swiftly on compelling talent
Cultivate and maintain relationships with executive search firms and direct talent networks in financial services
Process & Infrastructure
Define and continuously improve recruiting processes, tools and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision-making
Oversee ATS management and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle
Develop proactive talent pipelines for key strategic roles and future capability needs
Network internally to leverage existing employees' contacts from their prior firms
Partner with Human Resources colleagues on compensation strategy, offer design and offer approval workflows
Participate in development and maintenance of recruitment budget
Employer Brand & Market Presence
Serve as an ambassador for PJT's culture and value proposition in the external talent market
Develop strategies to enhance PJT's visibility and attractiveness as an employer of choice for experienced financial services professionals
Requirements
10+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on financial services or investment banking talent; in-house experience at a leading investment bank or advisory firm strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading lateral recruiting functions and managing recruiting teams in a fast-paced, high-standards environment
Deep knowledge of investment banking roles, career paths and talent markets across our businesses and corporate functions
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders and influence hiring decisions at the most senior levels
Track record of personally closing Managing Director and senior-level candidates in competitive situations
Strong judgment, discretion and the ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; executive presence and credibility with C-suite partner
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.
From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.
To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com .
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