Director, Executive Recruiting

AlphaSense

1d•Remote

About The Position

AlphaSense is building an executive talent function that operates as a true strategic capability, not a reactive search desk. This is the role that builds it. As Director of Executive Recruiting, you will own the design and execution of AlphaSense’s end-to-end executive search function — from search strategy and agency model to in-house research methods, tools infrastructure, and team development. You will be the company’s most senior internal practitioner for VP-and-above hiring, and the person who shapes how we compete for the world’s best leaders as we scale. You will operate at the intersection of business strategy and talent intelligence — partnering directly with the ELT, and People leadership to build the executive pipeline that powers our next phase of growth.

Requirements

12+ years of executive or senior-level recruiting experience — in-house, retained search, or a blend of both; direct experience building or significantly scaling a function strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success placing VP-and-above candidates across multiple functions, including GTM, Engineering, Finance, and/or Product.
Experience designing or overhauling an executive search operating model — including agency strategy, tooling decisions, and team structure.
Fluency with AI-powered talent intelligence and sourcing tools; a genuine conviction that technology reshapes what’s possible in executive search.
Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and influence at the C-suite level — someone leaders turn to proactively, not just when a search opens.
Expert sourcer: mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence platforms, Boolean search, and emerging research methodologies.
Data-driven: comfortable building and interpreting TA analytics, market compensation data, and search performance dashboards.
High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive, confidential information.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; executive-caliber presentation and synthesis.
Experience with ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Workday, or similar).
Deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a non-negotiable practice
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Nice To Haves

direct experience building or significantly scaling a function strongly preferred
advanced degree a plus

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end search for VP, SVP, and C-suite roles across the organization — from intake and profile definition through offer and close.
Conduct and commission deep market mapping and competitive intelligence to identify, track, and engage executive talent across target companies and industries.
Craft compelling, personalized outreach to senior passive candidates; cultivate long-term relationships with high-potential executives well before active searches open.
Screen and assess candidates for leadership caliber, cultural alignment, and functional depth; present well-researched shortlists with clear recommendations.
Maintain a white-glove candidate experience and meticulous ATS records throughout every engagement.
Serve as a trusted talent advisor to the ELT, and People leadership — providing proactive workforce intelligence, not just reactive search support.
Partner closely with senior executives and hiring leaders to define role parameters, candidate profiles, and sourcing strategies with precision and speed.
Champion inclusive hiring practices at the executive level, proactively building diverse pipelines and mitigating bias throughout the assessment process.
Partner with the broader TA team to ensure standardized workflows, consistent standards, and cohesive executive candidate experience across global offices.
Contribute to succession planning and long-range organizational design by surfacing market trends and executive talent movement.
Design the structure, operating model, and roadmap for AlphaSense’s executive search function — defining how we balance in-house capability against strategic agency partnerships.
Establish agency strategy and governance: identify preferred search partners by function and geography, manage PSL relationships, set engagement norms, and drive accountability on delivery and value.
Evaluate and deploy AI-powered sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and research methodologies to build a competitive, tech-forward search function.
Build and maintain the executive talent infrastructure: market maps, competitive tracking, and succession-relevant talent pools.