Principal Recruitment Consultant, Financial Services - Charlotte, North Carolina

Are you a high-performing recruitment consultant with a successful proven billing track record and a passion for placing top talent in the financial services sector?

Join our clients Mergers & Acquisitions team in Charlotte, North Carolina, specialising in recruiting professionals for boutique investment banks. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise and business development skills to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and dynamic sector.

Salary:

$85000 - 95000

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Country:

United States of America

Closing Date:

2026-08-17

The Role

As a Principal Consultant, you will take ownership of your desk, working with boutique investment banks to source and place high-calibre M&A professionals while driving the growth of the M&A team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and placing candidates to negotiating offers and providing post-placement support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with boutique investment banks, ensuring a deep understanding of their talent needs.
• Source and place top-tier M&A professionals in advisory and deal-making roles.
• Develop new business opportunities while nurturing relationships with existing clients.
• Provide strategic market insights to clients and candidates, keeping them informed of trends and opportunities in the M&A sector.
• Achieve individual revenue targets while contributing to the overall success of the M&A team.

About You

• Proven billing track record of $350k+ (recent and largely self-generated).
• Extensive recruitment experience, ideally within the M&A, investment banking, or financial services sectors.
• Strong understanding of the M&A recruitment landscape, including boutique investment banks and deal-making roles.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – Earn between $85,000 and $95,000, with a lucrative commission structure and no cap on earnings.
• Career Growth – Access continuous training, mentorship, and a clear pathway to senior leadership roles.
• Collaborative Environment – Be part of a high-performing team that values success, teamwork, and excellence.
• Prime Location – Work in Charlotte, North Carolina, a growing financial hub with access to top-tier M&A clients and candidates.
• Industry Expertise – Join a well-established firm recognized for its success in M&A recruitment.

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