Executive Recruiter

About This Role

Identifying, engaging, and placing top-tier executive and board-level talent across Latin American and global markets is the core purpose of this fully remote role. This position suits a seasoned recruitment professional who will lead senior-level talent acquisition across the Banking, FinTech, and Technology sectors for C-suite roles and board of directors appointments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle executive searches for C-suite roles (CEO, CFO, CTO, COO, CRO, CISO, and similar) and board of directors appointments
• Develop and execute customized search strategies for each engagement, leveraging research, market intelligence, and a robust professional network
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, board committees, and hiring managers on market trends, compensation benchmarking, organizational design, and succession planning
• Build and maintain a pipeline of high-caliber executive and board-level candidates within the Banking, FinTech, and Technology ecosystems
• Cultivate long-term relationships with passive candidates and industry leaders across Latin America and global markets
• Conduct rigorous candidate evaluations, including competency-based interviews, leadership assessments, and reference checks
• Present comprehensive candidate profiles and recommendations to stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscapes, regulatory shifts, and talent movements within Banking, FinTech, and Technology to inform search strategies
• Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to internal policies, local labor regulations, and best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Maintain accurate records and reporting within applicant tracking and CRM systems

Requirements

• 5 years of progressive experience in executive recruitment, with a strong track record of placing C-suite executives and board members
• Demonstrated expertise recruiting within the Banking, FinTech, and/or Technology industries
• Proven success managing board-level search engagements, including governance-focused roles and independent director appointments
• Deep understanding of executive compensation structures, equity packages, and incentive frameworks
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence senior executives and board-level stakeholders
• Strong research and sourcing capabilities, including proficiency with executive search tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, and market mapping methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Relentlessly high standards, continually raising the bar and driving others to deliver great results
• Ability to develop new ways of doing things
• Need for action, valuing calculated risk-taking
• Ability to earn trust by listening attentively, speaking candidly, and treating others respectfully
• Backbone to respectfully challenge decisions and commit wholly once a decision is determined
• Focus on key inputs and delivering them with the right quality and in a timely fashion

Nice to have:

• Experience at a retained executive search firm or in-house executive talent acquisition function at a major financial institution or technology company
• Existing network of senior leaders and board professionals across Latin America, North America, and global markets
• Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and board composition best practices
• Experience supporting diversity-focused executive and board searches
• Additional language proficiency (e.g., Portuguese)

About the Company

Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments with cutting-edge tech and interest-free installment plans. It aims to financially empower the next generation, redefining how people discover, interact with, and purchase goods, while driving merchant sales through increased conversions and higher order values.