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Willow Search Partners · 1 day ago

VP, Lateral Recruiter

Fairfield County, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Willow Search Partners is a global investment management firm seeking an experienced recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. The individual will manage full-lifecycle lateral recruiting and serve as a key ambassador of the firm’s values and culture, focusing on delivering a high-quality candidate experience.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Nicole Hagan

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruiting for a high volume of lateral roles across multiple departments, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing

Assess candidates for technical expertise, leadership capability, cultural alignment, and long-term potential

Partner closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to align on hiring strategies, timelines, and expectations

Prepare hiring managers for interviews and debriefs, and guide structured evaluation processes and competency development

Maintain clear, consistent communication with candidates, hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders

Collaborate with external search firms on lateral hiring needs, including contract negotiation and relationship management

Compile and deliver recruiting reports on a weekly and monthly basis as needed

Deliver a high level of service to internal stakeholders and an exceptional experience for all candidates

Support ad hoc HR and talent-related projects as required

Qualification

Lateral recruiting experienceFinancial services experienceApplicant tracking systemsStakeholder managementClient-service orientationJudgmentProfessionalismOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree required

7+ years of experience in lateral recruiting, either in-house or agency, preferably within financial services, asset management, banking, fintech, or executive search

Proven ability to recruit across a broad range of functions (e.g., investment, research, quantitative, risk, engineering, business roles)

Working knowledge of compensation structures within financial services

Strong judgment, professionalism, and self-awareness

Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple searches simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative mindset with a strong client-service orientation

Experience with applicant tracking systems