Managing Director, Executive Recruiter
Cowen Partners Executive Search
United States · Full Time
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- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Experienced executive search professionals with a background in retained search and full-desk recruiting, especially those who have worked on senior technology and transformation leadership mandates, are encouraged to apply.
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- Required to apply
Job description
Role Overview
Cowen Partners Executive Search is looking for a seasoned Managing Director, Executive Recruiter to join its executive search practice. The firm is a nationally recognized search partner serving C-suite and senior leadership hiring needs across a wide range of industries.
The focus of this role is on recruiting senior technology and transformation leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers, and other executives in technology, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, and digital transformation.
This is a non-revenue role with no responsibility for sales, business development, or client acquisition. The emphasis is on delivering excellent client service, running searches efficiently, and consistently producing strong hiring outcomes.
What You Will Do
You will own the full executive search lifecycle, from onboarding a new client through offer negotiation and final placement. The role requires a high degree of independence and the ability to perform in a fast-moving environment while supporting high-profile clients.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted partner to clients and guide them through the executive search process.
- Lead the search effort with speed and accuracy, from intake through placement.
- Source, engage, and evaluate senior executive talent against client requirements.
- Track industry movements and develop market insights that can be shared with clients.
- Build and sustain a strong network of executive candidates for current and future searches.
- Work in close coordination with firm leadership and fellow recruiters to ensure smooth delivery and strong client outcomes.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of retained executive search experience, including full-desk responsibility, and has a proven history of placing high-value leaders in competitive markets.
Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building, organization, and project management capabilities are essential. Experience in one or more of the following industries is especially valuable: private equity, finance, technology, consumer goods, manufacturing, or healthcare.
Comfort using CRM and ATS platforms, along with Boolean search methods, is also important for success in this position.
Why Join Cowen Partners
- Join a firm that is widely recognized across the U.S. executive search market.
- Work with a team that provides strong tools, resources, and marketing support.
- Be part of a transparent, client-first culture.
- Grow your career in an environment focused on innovation, quality, and results.
- Contribute to leadership hiring that helps top organizations succeed nationwide.
About Cowen Partners
Cowen Partners believes strong leadership drives organizational performance. The firm is committed to connecting clients with top talent that supports growth, innovation, and long-term success through a disciplined and effective search process.