Executive Talent Research & Sourcing Specialist — $67/hr | Fully Remote (U.S.) | 12-Month Contract

Start ASAP | High-Impact, Strategic Search Role

Are you the person behind the scenes who finds the unfindable?

We’re looking for a highly strategic, data-driven Executive Talent Research & Sourcing Specialist who thrives in the art and science of identifying top-tier leadership talent. This is not a traditional recruiting role — it’s a pure top-of-the-funnel, intelligence-driven search position where your ability to map markets, uncover hidden talent, and influence hiring strategy will directly shape leadership teams.

If you love the challenge of navigating competitive talent landscapes, engaging senior-level candidates, and delivering precision over volume — this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead executive-level talent research and sourcing strategy across highly competitive markets
• Conduct deep market mapping to identify and engage Sr. Director, VP, and SVP-level talent (leaders of leaders)
• Build and deliver highly targeted, high-quality talent pipelines aligned to niche and confidential searches
• Act as a strategic advisor, providing insights on talent availability, competitor landscapes, and market trends
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to calibrate profiles and refine search strategies
• Drive top-of-funnel engagement — outreach, relationship building, and initial candidate assessment
• Navigate confidential and sensitive searches with professionalism and discretion
• Manage multiple executive searches simultaneously while maintaining a high bar for quality and precision

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Proven experience in executive talent research and sourcing (Sr. Director, VP, SVP level)
• Background in Executive Search firms (e.g., Heidrick & Struggles, Spencer Stuart, Egon Zehnder, Korn Ferry, True, etc.)
• Track record of sourcing within top-tier tech environments (MAANG or similar)
• Experience supporting mid-sized tech companies navigating scale and transformation
• Expertise in market mapping, talent intelligence, and competitive research
• Strong ability to identify and engage niche, hard-to-reach talent pools
• Skilled in candidate outreach, engagement, and early-stage assessment
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, curious, and data-driven
• Comfortable speaking in depth about your sourcing strategies, approach, and results

What This Role Is NOT

To ensure alignment, this role is not focused on:

• Full lifecycle recruiting or offer negotiation
• GTM, Marketing, or Healthcare recruiting backgrounds
• People leadership within Talent Acquisition
• Generalist or “jack-of-all-trades” recruiting profiles
• Stakeholder-heavy roles focused primarily on coordination vs. strategy

Why This Role Stands Out

• Pure sourcing excellence — focus on what you do best: identifying and engaging top talent
• High-impact work — directly influence leadership hiring and organizational growth
• Strategic visibility — partner closely with senior stakeholders and recruiters
• Complex, meaningful searches — no repetitive, transactional recruiting
• Fully remote flexibility within the U.S.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re someone who:

• Gets excited about cracking complex talent problems
• Takes pride in delivering precision over volume
• Brings a research-first, insight-driven approach
• Thrives in fast-moving, high-expectation environments
• Is known for being thorough, proactive, and relentlessly curious

If you’re ready to step into a role where your sourcing expertise truly drives impact — we’d love to connect.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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