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Division Manager - Finance & Investment Banking (US Market)

Job Description

CMC Partners - Part of G&E Group

https://cmc-partners.com/ | ge-academy.co.uk

Please note that this is a recruitment position within the finance industry.

About Us:

CMC Partners is a world-leading Executive Search firm, working with some of the biggest names across the US Construction, Renewable Energy, Advanced Technology, and Data Centre markets. We specialise in C-suite and senior-level placements, operating at the top end of the search industry.

Having doubled our revenue for the last three years consecutively, we’re scaling further. Our next growth chapter? Building out a senior search team focused on Finance & Investment Banking executive recruitment.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Search Consultant or Senior Recruiter (2+ years) with a strong track record to spearhead the leadership of our newest division. You’ll operate as a 360° headhunter, managing senior mandates, developing partnerships with market-leading businesses, and placing top-tier talent into transformative roles. You will have one experienced consultant under you, with the aim to build out the team further in the coming months.

What You’ll Do:

  • Own and develop a specialist desk within Finance (US market focus, Investment Banking knowledge is a bonus)
  • Manage high-level searches, building partnerships with C-suite clients and senior candidates
  • Present candidate shortlists and provide consultative guidance throughout the hiring process
  • Run in-depth market mapping and competitor analysis to identify top talent and new opportunities
  • Negotiate contracts and fees with multi-billion-dollar businesses
  • Contribute to growth strategy, client development, and management of junior consultants
  • Collaborate closely with high-performing colleagues in a tight-knit, ambitious team culture

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years of experience in Executive Search or Senior Recruitment within Finance/Data Centres/Infrastructure
  • Knowledge of or exposure to the US market (highly desirable)
  • Strong track record of billings and client delivery
  • Ambitious, commercial mindset with resilience and drive
  • Excellent communicator, relationship builder, and deal closer
  • Desire to scale a high-performing desk and take on leadership opportunities

Why Join Us?

Earning Potential & Rewards:

  • £45k+ base salary (DOE) + up to 60% commission (uncapped)
  • Top performers earned £84k+ in a single month this year - biggest ever check was £120k
  • Quarterly bonuses + clear performance incentives
  • Year round all-expenses-paid incentive trips (recently: Ibiza, Barcelona, Miami, Meribel)
  • Michelin-star dinners, monthly rooftop socials, go-karting, and more
  • Gym membership, pension, referral bonuses, mentorship programs

Culture & Development:

  • High-performance, high-reward environment
  • G&E Academy – Ongoing training & mentorship from industry veterans
  • Access to an established brand with start-up agility—make a direct impact without starting from scratch
  • Real progression - Director level within 3 years

Location: London (Oxford Circus office) – on-site

Work Authorisation: UK only (no sponsorship)