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

New

Executive Search Consultant

Join a High-Growth Boutique Executive Search Firm. An exciting opportunity has o...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

35000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree educated (2:1 or above)
Strong commercial awareness and interest in financial markets
Ambitious, driven, and career-focused
Excellent communication skills – confident with senior stakeholder
Experience in a client-facing, sales, or customer-focused role (preferred)

Job Responsibility

Attend client briefings with senior stakeholders
Understand business strategy, culture, and hiring needs
Conduct market mapping and headhunting via networking and other platforms
Build and engage a network of high-calibre C-suite candidates
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process
Produce market insights and detailed client reports
Deliver a premium, consultative service to both clients and candidates

What we offer

Quarterly bonus scheme
Structured 6-month training programme (classroom + on-the-job + industry events)
Clear 5-year progression plan to Consultant and then to Partner level
Opportunity to relocate internationally (e.g. New York office launch)
Hybrid working – 2 days from home
28 days holiday + birthday off
International travel across US, Europe & Asia
Quarterly socials – Michelin-star dining, Ascot, and exclusive London events

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

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

GTM Strategic Finance

We enable Plaid’s sustainable growth by providing financial insights and raising...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

136800.00 - 162000.00 USD / Year

Plaid

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of work experience including financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, strategic finance, or management consulting
Strong analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving and communication skills
Proactive self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a high-autonomy environment
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and distill complex issues into structured frameworks and action plans
Solid understanding of technical accounting principles
A penchant for impact and ownership

Job Responsibility

Support critical FP&A processes, including month-end reporting, recurring forecasts, and preparation of financial reporting for senior leadership and Board presentations
Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders by providing actionable financial insights, solving key business challenges, and evaluating investments that encourage company growth
Develop systems, processes, and tools that enable accurate, scalable, and timely financial reporting and forecasting
Work cross-functionally with marketing leadership on optimizing capital allocation across marketing funnels
Partner with Revenue Operations, Sales Leadership, and Accounting on sales capacity planning and commissions forecasting
Maintain and optimizing key GTM KPIs that are used for internal and external reporting
Prepare materials to internal and external stakeholders on company performance, including quarterly Board materials
Help recruit a world-class Strategic Finance team at Plaid

Fulltime

Recruitment Consultant - Private Equity

Kernel

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

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