Executive Recruiter/Head Hunter

Description

CTR Management Group, LLC (CTRMG) is seeking a highly connected and results-driven Senior Federal Recruiter / Executive Headhunter to lead strategic talent acquisition across federal and government-facing programs. This role is a temp role for 6 months, and ideal for a relationship-driven recruiter who excels at identifying and placing top-tier professionals in hard-to-fill, specialized roles.

The ideal candidate has experience recruiting attorneys/lawyers, loan and financial specialists, and business development professionals within financial and finance environments, including those supporting institutions such as the World Bank and similar agencies or programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle, executive-style recruiting for specialized federal and financial program roles
• Identify and engage passive, high-caliber candidates through targeted outreach and relationship-building
• Leverage an established network to build and maintain robust talent pipelines
• Recruit for key roles including:
• Attorneys / Legal Professionals (e.g., regulatory, compliance, finance law)
• Loan Specialists / Financial Professionals (e.g., underwriting, credit analysis, export finance, lending)
• Business Development Professionals (focused on export finance, lender relationships, and client engagement)
• Partner with leadership to understand hiring priorities and provide strategic recruiting insight
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating technical expertise, communication, and executive presence
• Deliver a high-touch, discreet candidate experience from outreach through placement
• Support surge hiring and urgent staffing needs while maintaining quality and speed
• Track pipeline activity and provide consistent updates on recruiting progress

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with a focus on federal, legal, financial, or banking-related roles
• Demonstrated success in executive search or headhunting environments
• Proven experience recruiting:
• Attorneys / Legal Professionals
• Loan / Credit / Financial Specialists
• Business Development professionals within banking, lending, or export finance sectors
• Established network of professionals within federal, financial, or export finance ecosystems
• Strong ability to source and attract passive candidates
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and executive presence
• Ability to operate independently in a fully remote, performance-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting staffing for financial institutions, federal lending programs, or finance initiatives
• Familiarity with federal employment requirements, and financial institutions
• Background in executive search firms or boutique recruiting environments
• Experience supporting rapid scaling or niche hiring requirements