Frankfurt, Executive Search Consultant, Private Equity

Our client is a high-performing boutique executive search firm specialising in private equity-backed businesses and senior leadership appointments. With established offices in Amsterdam and London, and a strong track record delivering retained C-suite mandates, the firm is entering an exciting new phase of growth.

Following continued success in the German market, previously delivered remotely from Amsterdam, they are now launching a Frankfurt office. You will work directly alongside an experienced Associate Director to build and scale the German offering.

Salary:

€60000 - 80000

Location:

Frankfurt

Country:

Europe

Closing Date:

2026-10-09

The Role

This is a 360 executive search position focused on retained mandates within the private capital ecosystem.

You will play a key role in establishing the Frankfurt office, with responsibilities including:

• Winning and delivering retained executive search mandates with private equity funds and portfolio companies
• Managing full lifecycle C-suite search processes, with typical mandates ranging from €160k to €400k+
• Building and developing long-term client relationships across Germany
• Conducting detailed market mapping and headhunting of senior executives
• Producing high-quality shortlists and longlists
• Acting as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates throughout each process
• Partnering closely with the Associate Director to drive regional growth strategy

About You

• 5 to 9 years’ recruitment experience, ideally within private equity, private capital, real assets, investment banking, or legal recruitment at partner level
• Proven experience delivering C-level or senior leadership mandates
• Strong business development capability, ideally with exposure to retained search
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A highly articulate, analytical and consultative approach
• Native or C2-level German, with business fluent English
• A forward-thinking, adaptable and entrepreneurial mindset
• A university degree, ideally

Benefits

• Uncapped earning potential in a high performing market
• Lucrative quarterly commission, plus annual bonus
• Opportunity to be a founding member of a new office
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
• Clear progression within a growing, entrepreneurial business
• Collaborative, high-performance culture with a flat structure
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• Strong deal flow with established client relationships
• Access to international offices and cross-border mandates

If you're interested in this Recruitment position, contact Louise Reid at Permanent People today.