Technology Recruitment Practice Lead
LevelUP HCS · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Technology Recruitment Practice Lead / Senior Full-Desk RecruiterCompany: Phyton, a LevelUP HCS CompanyEmployment Type: Permanent
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
About the Opportunity
Phyton is a founder-led talent solutions firm with deep roots in the financial services sector. The firm has built long-standing relationships across investment banking, broker-dealers, hedge funds, fintech, and other financial institutions, with many client partnerships spanning 20+ years.
As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced full-desk Technology Recruitment professional to help rebuild and expand their Technology practice.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an established agency recruiter who can operate independently, build credibility with senior clients, and own complex Technology searches from intake through placement.
The ideal hire may come from a full-desk contingency, retained search, or recruitment leadership background. For the right individual, there is significant opportunity to help shape and ultimately lead the Technology practice.
What You’ll DoFor leadership-level hires, help build, mentor, and grow the Technology recruiting team over time. (This includes building or bringing a book of business)
Lead full-desk searches across senior-level Technology positions, primarily within financial services organizationsDevelop and grow long-term relationships with candidates and clientsIdentify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and grow accountsOwn both the client-facing and recruitment delivery components of the desk.Lead detailed intake, calibration, and search strategy conversations with clientsIndependently manage searches from initial briefing through candidate delivery, interview process, offer, and placementRecruit across Technology functions supporting front-office and middle-office environmentsLeverage an established client base and existing pipeline supported by a dedicated sales teamSupport the continued development of the firm’s retained search offering
What We’re Looking For
Required8–10+ years of Technology recruiting experienceStrong agency/contingency full-desk recruiting experienceDemonstrated success owning both the client relationship and recruitment delivery sides of a deskStrong track record managing senior-level Technology searchesExperience recruiting at the VP, Director, Managing Director, or C-suite levelStrong client relationship management and commercial instinctsComfortable operating in a performance-driven, commission-based environment
PreferredProven new-logo business development experience, with a track record of prospecting, opening new client relationships, and converting them into revenue-generating accounts.Existing relationships within financial services or Technology marketsExperience building or leading a recruiting teamStrong business development and account management experienceExperience recruiting across front-office trading Technology, middle-office Technology, infrastructure, engineering, data, cybersecurity, or related functions
Why Join?
Established Business From Day OneA dedicated sales team supports the practice and maintains 20+ year relationships with major financial services clients, alongside an existing pipeline of senior Technology searches.
Significant Earning PotentialThe compensation model is designed to reward performance, with uncapped commission and meaningful upside for successful billers.
Senior-Level Search WorkThe desk focuses on high-value, senior-level searches rather than high-volume, transactional recruiting.
Opportunity to Build SomethingThe Technology practice is entering its next phase of growth, creating an opportunity for the right person to influence its direction and potentially build a team around them.
Growing Retained Search OfferingThe firm is actively expanding its retained search capabilities, creating additional opportunities for recruiters interested in strategic and executive-level search work.
Entrepreneurial EnvironmentJoin a small, experienced team where decisions are made with efficiency, individual impact is visible, and high performers are given significant autonomy.
Location
New York Metro AreaCandidates should ideally be able to work from the firm’s Downtown Manhattan office approximately 2–3 days per week.
Candidates commuting from Manhattan, Long Island, New Jersey, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
Exceptional candidates in other major U.S. markets may also be considered.
Compensation
Base Salary: $100,000–$125,000 + uncapped commissionThe firm offers a tiered, performance-driven commission structure with meaningful upside for successful billers. xzbcwsv
Compensation will reflect the candidate’s experience, production history, leadership capabilities, and existing client relationships.
Interview ProcessThe interview process consists of three conversations:Initial discussion focused on background, culture, and commercial alignmentTechnology recruiting and market expertise discussionPartner-level conversation focused on client relationships, commercial capability, and long-term fit
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
About the Opportunity
Phyton is a founder-led talent solutions firm with deep roots in the financial services sector. The firm has built long-standing relationships across investment banking, broker-dealers, hedge funds, fintech, and other financial institutions, with many client partnerships spanning 20+ years.
As the business continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced full-desk Technology Recruitment professional to help rebuild and expand their Technology practice.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an established agency recruiter who can operate independently, build credibility with senior clients, and own complex Technology searches from intake through placement.
The ideal hire may come from a full-desk contingency, retained search, or recruitment leadership background. For the right individual, there is significant opportunity to help shape and ultimately lead the Technology practice.
What You’ll DoFor leadership-level hires, help build, mentor, and grow the Technology recruiting team over time. (This includes building or bringing a book of business)
Lead full-desk searches across senior-level Technology positions, primarily within financial services organizationsDevelop and grow long-term relationships with candidates and clientsIdentify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and grow accountsOwn both the client-facing and recruitment delivery components of the desk.Lead detailed intake, calibration, and search strategy conversations with clientsIndependently manage searches from initial briefing through candidate delivery, interview process, offer, and placementRecruit across Technology functions supporting front-office and middle-office environmentsLeverage an established client base and existing pipeline supported by a dedicated sales teamSupport the continued development of the firm’s retained search offering
What We’re Looking For
Required8–10+ years of Technology recruiting experienceStrong agency/contingency full-desk recruiting experienceDemonstrated success owning both the client relationship and recruitment delivery sides of a deskStrong track record managing senior-level Technology searchesExperience recruiting at the VP, Director, Managing Director, or C-suite levelStrong client relationship management and commercial instinctsComfortable operating in a performance-driven, commission-based environment
PreferredProven new-logo business development experience, with a track record of prospecting, opening new client relationships, and converting them into revenue-generating accounts.Existing relationships within financial services or Technology marketsExperience building or leading a recruiting teamStrong business development and account management experienceExperience recruiting across front-office trading Technology, middle-office Technology, infrastructure, engineering, data, cybersecurity, or related functions
Why Join?
Established Business From Day OneA dedicated sales team supports the practice and maintains 20+ year relationships with major financial services clients, alongside an existing pipeline of senior Technology searches.
Significant Earning PotentialThe compensation model is designed to reward performance, with uncapped commission and meaningful upside for successful billers.
Senior-Level Search WorkThe desk focuses on high-value, senior-level searches rather than high-volume, transactional recruiting.
Opportunity to Build SomethingThe Technology practice is entering its next phase of growth, creating an opportunity for the right person to influence its direction and potentially build a team around them.
Growing Retained Search OfferingThe firm is actively expanding its retained search capabilities, creating additional opportunities for recruiters interested in strategic and executive-level search work.
Entrepreneurial EnvironmentJoin a small, experienced team where decisions are made with efficiency, individual impact is visible, and high performers are given significant autonomy.
Location
New York Metro AreaCandidates should ideally be able to work from the firm’s Downtown Manhattan office approximately 2–3 days per week.
Candidates commuting from Manhattan, Long Island, New Jersey, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
Exceptional candidates in other major U.S. markets may also be considered.
Compensation
Base Salary: $100,000–$125,000 + uncapped commissionThe firm offers a tiered, performance-driven commission structure with meaningful upside for successful billers. xzbcwsv
Compensation will reflect the candidate’s experience, production history, leadership capabilities, and existing client relationships.
Interview ProcessThe interview process consists of three conversations:Initial discussion focused on background, culture, and commercial alignmentTechnology recruiting and market expertise discussionPartner-level conversation focused on client relationships, commercial capability, and long-term fit