The Equus Group
Executive Recruiter
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
2 October 2026
What they need
The Equus Group is a boutique contingent recruitment firm specializing in placing top-tier talent across financial and professional services. We partner with clients ranging from leading global firms to high-growth companies, providing customized, relationship-driven search solutions. At Equus, we thrive on the challenge of connecting exceptional professionals with transformative opportunities.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Executive Recruiter to join our growing team. This individual will play a pivotal role in building relationships with both clients and candidates, managing full-cycle recruitment processes, and driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for entry, mid and senior-level professional roles across multiple industries and functions.
- Source, engage, and evaluate high-caliber candidates through networking, headhunting, research, and industry mapping.
- Present qualified candidates to internal client managers with clear assessments and recommendations.
- Guide candidates through the interview, feedback, and offer stages with professionalism and transparency.
- Collaborate with the broader Equus team to share market intelligence, best practices, and candidate pipelines.
- Consistently achieve individual and team recruitment goals in a contingent, performance-based environment.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years experience in sales, recruitment, or talent acquisition.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proven track record of success in client and candidate management.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to engage senior leaders and decision-makers.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and driven by results.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation structure with uncapped commission potential.
- Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and room to grow.
- Collaborative, high-performance culture that values creativity, accountability, and integrity.
The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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