[Remote] Senior Executive Recruiter - Commercial Banking Growth & Expansion

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KeyBank is building leadership capability to support the expansion of their Commercial Banking business into new and growing markets. They are hiring an Executive Recruiter to lead senior and executive level hiring for Commercial Banking growth initiatives, focusing on senior sales and market leadership roles. Responsibilities Lead full lifecycle executive recruiting for senior Commercial Banking leadership roles, from search strategy through close Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR leaders, providing market insights, talent perspectives, and clear recommendations Design and execute sophisticated search strategies, including market mapping, proactive sourcing, direct outreach, and candidate development Build and maintain deep knowledge of Commercial Banking competitors, priority markets, and leadership talent pools to support active searches and opportunistic hiring Rigorously assess senior talent with emphasis on growth leadership, sales execution, market entry experience, and organizational scale Deliver high touch, white glove experiences for senior candidates and internal stakeholders Prepare and coach interview panels, synthesize feedback, and guide selection decisions Partner with Compensation and HR to develop and negotiate complex offers, including relocation Build long term relationships with senior Commercial Banking leaders to support current and future talent needs Leverage executive recruiting tools and CRM technology to manage pipelines, ensure compliance, and retain market intelligence Represent and differentiate KeyBank by clearly articulating our Commercial Banking strategy, culture, and leadership opportunities Skills 8+ years of full lifecycle executive recruiting experience, including senior revenue generating leadership roles Demonstrated success recruiting highly accomplished, highly compensated executive talent in either an in-house or retained search environment Strong commercial acumen and credibility with senior sales and banking leaders Poise, polish, and sound judgment when working with senior executives and sophisticated candidates Resilience and composure under pressure, comfortable with high executive visibility and competing priorities A consultative mindset that brings insight, challenges thinking, and influences outcomes Resourceful and proactive, comfortable building searches from the ground up through direct sourcing Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast paced, complex environment Willingness to travel as needed Experience recruiting within Commercial Banking, Financial Services, or growth oriented B2B organizations strongly preferred Benefits Eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives Please click [here](https//www.key.com/about/careers/working-with-us/benefits.html) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible. Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. Company Overview At KeyBank we’ve made a promise to our clients that they will always have a champion in us. It was founded in 1849, and is headquartered in Cleveland , Ohio, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.key.com.

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