Executive Recruiter

Sezzle is a fintech company that provides interest-free installment plans, empowering the next generation financially. We are transforming payments and redefining the shopping experience.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Executive Recruiter who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement.

As Sezzle's Executive Recruiter, you will be responsible for leading senior-level talent acquisition across the organization, with a sharp focus on the Banking, FinTech, and Technology sectors. You will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, driving full-cycle executive searches for C-suite roles and board of directors appointments. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, this fully remote position requires a seasoned recruitment professional who excels at identifying, engaging, and placing top-tier executive and board-level talent across Latin American and global markets.

• Manage full-cycle executive searches for C-suite roles (CEO, CFO, CTO, COO, CRO, CISO, and similar) and board of directors appointments.
• Develop and execute customized search strategies for each engagement, leveraging research, market intelligence, and a robust professional network.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, board committees, and hiring managers on market trends, compensation benchmarking, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of high-caliber executive and board-level candidates within the Banking, FinTech, and Technology ecosystems.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with passive candidates and industry leaders across Latin America and global markets.
• Conduct rigorous candidate evaluations, including competency-based interviews, leadership assessments, and reference checks.
• Present comprehensive candidate profiles and recommendations to stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscapes, regulatory shifts, and talent movements within Banking, FinTech, and Technology to inform search strategies.
• Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to internal policies, local labor regulations, and best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting within applicant tracking and CRM systems.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive recruitment, with a strong track record of placing C-suite executives and board members.
• Demonstrated expertise recruiting within the Banking, FinTech, and/or Technology industries.
• Proven success managing board-level search engagements, including governance-focused roles and independent director appointments.
• Deep understanding of executive compensation structures, equity packages, and incentive frameworks.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence senior executives and board-level stakeholders.
• Strong research and sourcing capabilities, including proficiency with executive search tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, and market mapping methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Based in Bogotá, Colombia with the ability to work remotely and collaborate across multiple time zones.

• Experience at a retained executive search firm or in-house executive talent acquisition function at a major financial institution or technology company.
• Existing network of senior leaders and board professionals across Latin America, North America, and global markets.
• Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and board composition best practices.
• Experience supporting diversity-focused executive and board searches.
• Additional language proficiency (e.g., Portuguese) is a plus.

• You have relentlessly high standards - many people may think your standards are unreasonably high. You are continually raising the bar and driving those around you to deliver great results.
• You’re not bound by convention - your success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things.
• You need action - speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. We value calculated risk-taking.
• You earn trust - you listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully.
• You have backbone; disagree, then commit - you can respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting.
• You deliver results - you focus on the key inputs and deliver them with the right quality and in a timely fashion.