Executive search led by matteria

Location and Work Modality

Fully remote. Preferably based in Latin America. You will work with clients and candidates in the United States/North America and Europe, so expect overlap with AMER and partial EMEA time zones. Independent contractor (freelance) format.

About matteria

We partner with mission-driven organizations and high-growth ventures to build leadership teams that move the world forward. Our approach blends rigorous executive search, data-informed market mapping, and a human, long-term relationship with both clients and candidates.

We’ve delivered 1,900+ placements across 15 countries (Latin America, North America, and Europe), worked with 600+ organizations across the private, public, and civil sectors, and host a talent platform with 90,000+ registered users. This scale helps us run sharper searches, faster, with a consistently excellent candidate experience.

Role Purpose – Executive Search Leadership

Lead end-to-end executive searches (Director to C-Suite and niche leadership roles) for impact-oriented organizations. You’ll own client outcomes: from scoping the leadership need to landing the hire and ensuring a great post-placement experience. This is a senior, hands-on role with strategic advisory weight and clear delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Recruitment Projects

• Own the search lifecycle: intake & brief, role scorecard, compensation calibration, sourcing strategy, outreach, screening, assessment, client presentation, offer, and close.
  
• Market mapping & headhunting: build targeted longlists via direct sourcing, networks, and research; engage passive talent with compelling, values-aligned narratives.
  
• Assessment & advisory: run structured interviews; evaluate leadership competencies, cultural fit, and mission alignment; advise clients on tradeoffs and decision criteria.
  
• Client leadership: set search strategy and cadence, run weekly check-ins, manage stakeholders, and drive decisions to maintain momentum.
  
• Candidate experience: steward a world-class process—transparent timelines, timely feedback, and respectful declines.
  
• Reporting & analytics: maintain accurate pipeline data; present insights (funnel metrics, market intel, salary benchmarks).
  
• Quality & closure: reference checks, offer strategy, negotiation coaching, and onboarding guidance; contribute to post-placement follow-ups.
  
• Business stewardship (bonus): help scope new projects, refine playbooks, and mentor junior collaborators where relevant.
  

Requirements and competencies to work with us

Education

• We prioritize proven capability over credentials. No specific degree required.
• What matters: a track record delivering end-to-end executive searches, sharp judgment, and consistent results.
• Advanced studies or certifications (e.g., executive coaching, org psychology, OD, analytics) are welcome but optional if your experience speaks for itself.

Experience

• 7–12+ years in executive search, senior recruiting, or leadership hiring—agency or in-house—delivering Director/C-Suite or hard-to-fill leadership roles.
• Proven track record of direct headhunting and closing passive candidates across multiple markets/time zones.
• Comfortable running multiple searches concurrently in a freelance/independent setup with clear SLAs and outcome accountability.

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in leadership assessment, behavioral interviewing, and talent mapping.
• Outstanding project management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in digital recruitment platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and professional networking tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in executive recruitment practices.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (such as Spanish or Portuguese) are an asset.

Competencies

• Ownership & speed: bias to action, proactive risk-mitigation, reliable on-time delivery.
• Judgment: sharp evaluation of leadership competencies and cultural/mission fit.
• Consultative influence: clear, candid communication; ability to challenge assumptions respectfully.
• Global mindset: comfort working across cultures, languages, and sectors; high adaptability.
• Integrity & empathy: candidate-first approach with uncompromising ethics and confidentiality.
• Learning agility: iterate on playbooks, test new channels, and share best practices.

Our Team DNA 

• We Connect with People: curiosity, empathy, and meaningful opportunities.
• We Solve for the Client: their impact is our impact; we exceed expectations.
• We Are World-Class: rigorous preparation, professional presence, never late.
• Responsible Autonomy: freedom with sound judgment; ownership and speed.
• We Solve with Data: evidence over opinion; reduce bias, decide better.
• We Take Care of EVERY Detail: impeccable deliverables; craft matters.
• Immediate Feedback: candid, caring, and frequent—growth is a team sport.
• Curiosity: learn daily, research proactively, elevate collective knowledge.
• AI Collaborates with Us: tech amplifies our creativity and execution.
• We Love to Laugh: humility and humor as resilience and connection.

What Drives Us – Key Interests

• Partner with leaders building real-world social, environmental, and economic impact.
• Run sophisticated cross-border searches with autonomy and senior client exposure.
• Join a community that values craft, ethics, and long-term relationships.
• Flexible, remote work with performance-based earning potential.

Relevant details before applying for this vacancy

• Contract type: Freelance/Independent Contractor.
• Engagement model: project-based; clear fees/SOW, weekly cadence, defined SLAs.
• Availability: capacity to manage 2–4 concurrent senior searches end-to-end.
• Language: Spanish (native/advanced) and professional English; Portuguese is a GREAT plus.

Executive search led by matteria