Recruitment Consultant - Private Equity Job at Kernel (London)

Recruitment Consultant - Private Equity Portfolio Practice

We're looking to add a Recruitment Consultant to our Private Equity Portfolio Pr...

Location

United States , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Kernel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced accounting & finance recruiter with 2+ years of experience
An experienced 360 consultant from another sector discipline looking for a new challenge
A people-centric attitude with the desire to deliver an exceptional experience
A values-driven approach to your work
Ability to adapt in a continuously evolving and innovative environment

Job Responsibility

Recruiting CFOs and senior finance professionals into PE-backed portfolio companies
Managing the entire recruitment life cycle
Exposed to client- and candidate-related work

What we offer

Competitive salary & commission structure up to 50%
Incentives such as high achiever lunches
Friends in the office, regular team nights out and socials
Medical and healthcare benefits
International secondment and relocation opportunities
Personalised training from our in-house Performance & Development team
Opportunity to be managed by our global top biller

Fulltime

Principal Recruitment Consultant - Investor Relations

We are looking for a Senior-Principal Consultant(+) to join our team and lead th...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Kernel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Agency experience recruiting Investor Relations and a developed network of candidates and clients
Alternatively, agency experience in adjacent fields such as Private Equity and Credit, or another financial services discipline
Alternatively, experience in-house rather than in an agency, for example, on campus, recruiting for IR, PE, or other financial services positions
360 experience is preferred
Strong attention to detail
Committed to delivering excellence
Professional
Kind, fun, and a team player
Ideally based in New York or Charlotte, or have ambitions to relocate there

Job Responsibility

Lead the growth of our Investor Relations practice
Build our IR desk with a focus on in-house IR across private equity and credit
Networking and connecting with candidates and clients in a 360 capacity
Have a direct impact on growing our team and brand in the US

What we offer

Personalised training from our in-house Performance & Development team
Progression pathways to management and leadership
Competitive salary and commission structure up to 50%
LTIP
Incentives such as lunch clubs and management bonuses
Health, vision, and dental plans
Commuter benefits
20.5-25.5 days holiday + 9 federal holidays
Friends in the office, regular team nights out and socials
International secondment and relocation opportunities

Fulltime

Data Management Group Associate

DMG is a highly strategic pillar of Gain.pro’s research vertical (Private Equity...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Gain.pro

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience
latest in a mid-level role for a shared services/competence centre for Strategy Consultant, Global IBD, Big 4 or research centre based in India
previous experience and affinity with the PE & VC market is a plus
worked in the financial/professional services industry and have a strong interest in this area
successfully managed a team size of ~10 or more FTEs
intrigued by and experienced in detailed company analysis and research
world-class communication skills
bias to action
hands-on mindset
a positive, decisive and empathic management style

Job Responsibility

manage and scale a best-in-class research team with a remit to own the updates process for multiple regions globally
reporting to the DMG Team Lead, responsible for managing a sizeable team of DMG analysts and senior analysts involved in the updates process
research and knowledge management: deliver on the updates targets for your regions, ensuring the highest quality standards of financial, market and business research
identify best practices to drive continuous efficiency and process improvements
quality guardianship: regularly carry out reviews of the updates executed by your team, identify quality issues and address them
recruitment: actively support the hiring of research analysts to meet the group’s headcount and content targets
team management: train, develop and motivate team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and personal and professional growth
strategic initiatives: continuously identify and own improvement opportunities and execute data improvement initiatives
technology: identify and drive technical initiatives to automate our workflow even further

What we offer

competitive base salary with annual bonus linked to your performance/OKRs
chance to grow with the company gaining increasing responsibilities, supported by lots of coaching and a feedback-driven approach
flexible hybrid working model
opportunity to carve your signature in a fast-growing SaaS scale-up and contribute to building the local research team
culture of trust, ownership and standard of excellence
fun working atmosphere with regular outings and events

Fulltime

Executive Search Consultant

Executive Search / Private Equity Recruitment Consultant – Graduate/Trainee Role...

Location

United Kingdom , City of London

Salary:

36000.00 GBP / Year

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Graduates with a 2:1 degree or above
Professionals with a sales background (e.g., B2B/B2C sales experience)
Competitive individuals motivated by financial rewards and targets
Strong communicators with good negotiation skills
People with a sports background (e.g., competitive team or individual sports, demonstrating discipline, resilience, and teamwork)

Job Responsibility

Conducting heavy research to source and identify senior professionals for private equity firms, portfolio companies, and related financial services clients
Building relationships with clients and managing the full executive search process, from candidate sourcing, assessment, and market mapping to interviews, negotiations, and offers
Operating in a target-driven environment with outreach, relationship management, and rewards directly linked to successful placements

What we offer

50% commission structure
private healthcare
international trips
team events
supportive office environment

Fulltime

Experienced Recruitment Consultant

Pure is a specialist search business that works with organisations to hire excep...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Kernel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Recruitment / search experience preferred
Commercial mindset with strong relationship skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Curious about financial services, private equity, hedge funds, fintech and investment management markets
Motivated to become a genuine specialist in in-house legal and compliance hiring
High level of professionalism, communication skills and attention to detail
Driven, resilient and proactive in managing a fast-paced workload
Collaborative and comfortable working as part of an ambitious, high-performing team

Job Responsibility

Managing live search and recruitment mandates from briefing through completion
Delivering retained executive search assignments for senior legal and compliance hires
Building candidate pipelines and developing market maps across target sectors
Networking with legal and compliance professionals across the market
Supporting business development and growing client relationships
Advising clients on talent trends, compensation and competitor activity
Working on leadership appointments as well as broader team buildouts
Building long-term partnerships with candidates and clients
Developing your own desk and specialist market presence over time

What we offer

Clear progression tracks
In-house training platform
Strong mentorship and hands-on development
Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
Private healthcare
Wellness and support benefits
Regular incentives
Team events
Company celebrations

Fulltime

Head of DACH

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the region, combin...

Location

Germany , Frankfurt

Salary:

Not provided

Finatal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams and driving commercial growth
Strong business development capability with credibility operating with private equity investors, CEOs and CFOs
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build a market-leading regional practice and lead with performance, accountability and development
Experience in executive search or finance recruitment is advantageous
Exceptional leaders from other recruitment sectors or industry-aligned environments who bring strong commercial impact and leadership capability

Job Responsibility

Building and developing a high-performing team, mentoring consultants and future leaders
Driving revenue growth across executive search and interim leadership mandates
Expanding Finatal’s presence in the private equity ecosystem, building relationships with funds, operating partners and portfolio company leadership teams
Identifying and developing new market opportunities, including sector and investor coverage
Embedding a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and delivery

Fulltime

Bilingual Recruiter

Are you a dynamic recruitment professional with a knack for connecting with top-...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 06, 2026

Requirements

5 to 8 years of progressive recruitment experience (in-house, executive search, or agency environments)
Proven track record of sourcing senior-level niche talent within professional services or complex financial organizations
Fully Bilingual (English/French) is mandatory
Hands-on experience with Workday, Phenom, and the Microsoft ecosystem
Strong headhunting and networking background, leveraging direct outreach and social platforms
Eagerness to adopt emerging capabilities such as recruitment automation, analytics, and AI

Job Responsibility

Identify, engage, and attract passive, mid-to-senior level technical talent across financial services, private equity, and consulting industries
Proactively build and maintain diverse, future-ready talent pipelines for corporate finance, financial modelling, and valuations
Conduct thoughtful recruiter screens and exploratory conversations using behavioral and skills-based interviewing techniques
Deliver a high-quality, inclusive candidate experience from first contact through to the offer stage
Partner closely with hiring managers during intake discussions to clarify role requirements and success criteria
Share relevant market insights, such as talent availability and emerging skill trends, to support informed decision-making
Collaborate with internal partners to align recruitment activities with regional hiring needs and business goals
Maintain visibility into sourcing activity and pipeline progress using data-driven insights

Fulltime

Partnerships Associate

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy...

Location

United Kingdom; Germany , London; Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Whatnot

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role in high output environments, such as: Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or partnerships at a fast-paced tech company
Scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance
Problem solver with strong project management skills and the ability to fully own strategy and execution on both sides of an emerging marketplace
Business acumen, deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights
Fluent in French & English (written & spoken) with a deep understanding of the French market

Job Responsibility

Expand Whatnot’s presence in new and existing categories by identifying and recruiting new sellers to join our community in the French market
Become the go-to expert on your category, including seller/buyer dynamics, community channels, influencers, and product nuances
Become the face of Whatnot for the community of sellers and buyers that you represent
Source and reach out to sellers to convince them to join and grow their business on Whatnot. Leverage social media, outbound channels, and in-person events
Onboard groups of sellers teaching them how to use the app
Build and maintain strong relationships with sellers and top strategic partners to support their growth and meet their needs
Collaborate with partners to develop business growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback
Spearhead diverse marketing initiatives, such as influencer partnerships/campaigns, to boost brand awareness and attract more buyers
Use basic data analytics skills (SQL) to derive insights from projects and enhance process efficiency
Utilize key data points to assess category growth, success, and areas for improvement, driving continuous iteration

What we offer

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement

Fulltime

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