You will be joining a sixteen-year-old Bangalore-based technology recruitment firm that is transitioning into a founder-facing executive search partner for early-stage startups. As a senior executive search leader, your role will involve defining the firm's strategic positioning, establishing client relationships with startup founders, and leading a retained search practice focused on leadership and early critical hires. **Key Responsibilities:**
Lead the repositioning of the firm into an executive search partner for early-stage startup founders
Define the target client profile and engagement model
Build a unique brand in the startup hiring ecosystem
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with founders and leadership teams of high-growth startups
Act as a trusted advisor for leadership hiring and organizational build-out
Oversee searches for leadership and critical early hires across various roles
Ensure high standards in search processes, candidate assessment, and client experience
Drive firm growth through client acquisition and partnerships
Mentor the internal search team for success
Maintain quality execution in all engagements
**Qualifications Required:**
15-18 years of experience in executive search or leadership hiring
Background in a leading global search firm with exposure to the startup ecosystem
Experience working with technology startups or high-growth companies
Proficiency in establishing client relationships and advising on leadership hiring
Knowledge of executive search processes and best practices
Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks
Commercial acumen with practice building or scaling experience
By taking on this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the next phase of the firm, define strategies, engage with clients, and build a high-trust founder-focused search practice within the startup ecosystem. This position offers significant autonomy and the chance to grow and scale a unique firm within the startup ecosystem. The location for this role is in HSR Bangalore, India. You will be joining a sixteen-year-old Bangalore-based technology recruitment firm that is transitioning into a founder-facing executive search partner for early-stage startups. As a senior executive search leader, your role will involve defining the firm's strategic positioning, establishing client relationships with startup founders, and leading a retained search practice focused on leadership and early critical hires. **Key Responsibilities:**
Lead the repositioning of the firm into an executive search partner for early-stage startup founders
Define the target client profile and engagement model
Build a unique brand in the startup hiring ecosystem
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with founders and leadership teams of high-growth startups
Act as a trusted advisor for leadership hiring and organizational build-out
Oversee searches for leadership and critical early hires across various roles
Ensure high standards in search processes, candidate assessment, and client experience
Drive firm growth through client acquisition and partnerships
Mentor the internal search team for success
Maintain quality execution in all engagements
**Qualifications Required:**
15-18 years of experience in executive search or leadership hiring
Background in a leading global search firm with exposure to the startup ecosystem
Experience working with technology startups or high-growth companies
Proficiency in establishing client relationships and advising on leadership hiring
Knowledge of executive search processes and best practices
Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks
Commercial acumen with practice building or scaling experience
By taking on this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the next phase of the firm, define strategies, engage with clients, and build a high-trust founder-focused search practice within the startup ecosystem. This position offers significant autonomy and the chance to grow and scale a unique firm within the startup ecosystem. The location for this role is in HSR Bangalore, India.