Lead: Executive Search

Position Title: Lead: Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

Location: Delhi, 3 days WFO per week, 10 am pm, Mon-Fri
Reporting to: Senior Leadership / Director

Summary

Arthan is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to spearhead and scale our executive search and talent acquisition business.

As the P&L owner for this high-impact vertical, you will lead business strategy, revenue growth, client success, and team performance across India while actively driving our expansion into Southeast Asia (SEA) from 2026 onwards.

This is a critical leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of headhunting, business building, and social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Ownership & Growth Strategy

Architect and drive a business plan to grow the vertical's annual revenue from X Cr to 3X Cr in 24 months, through aggressive client acquisition, sector expansion, and high-value mandates.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

Build, convert, and manage a robust pipeline of clients in the social impact, philanthropy, and blended finance sectors across India, while laying the foundation for Arthan's entry into SEA markets in 2026. Identify strategic partnerships and cross-sell opportunities across Arthan's services.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

Lead and grow a team of 15+ recruiters, setting stretch revenue and delivery targets, fostering a high-performance, client-centric culture, and ensuring continuous learning and team development.

Technology & Recruitment Innovation

Leverage AI-powered sourcing tools, recruitment automation, and advanced ATS platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Manatal, to drive scale, improve efficiency, and enhance quality of hires.

Lead the roadmap for developing Arthan's in-house recruitment technology product, working with internal teams and external experts to build a differentiated, scalable solution tailored to the social impact sector.

Operational Excellence & Analytics

Institutionalize robust systems and recruitment operations including real-time performance dashboards, KPIs, and data-led decision-making to enhance profitability and service excellence.

Talent Strategy & Execution

Oversee execution of leadership hiring mandates, including CXO and Board-level roles, across India and select global markets; ensure quality, diversity, and client satisfaction on all assignments.

Market Leadership & Sector Engagement

Represent Arthan at national and international forums, author sectoral insights, and build visibility as a thought leader in executive search for the impact sector.

Team Capability & Process Maturity

Institutionalize structured training, recruitment methodologies, and a collaborative performance culture that positions Arthan as the go-to executive search partner for the sector.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in executive search, business development, and talent acquisition leadership, preferably with exposure to the impact sector, consulting, or high-growth search firms.

• Proven track record of revenue generation, scaling service lines, and delivering high-value leadership mandates.

• Demonstrated success in hiring for CXO and Board-level roles; ability to build and activate strong sector networks.

• Experience managing a 15+ member recruitment team, building strong internal culture, and leading team transformation.

• Deep familiarity with AI-driven sourcing tools, recruitment automation, and ATS platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

• Proficient in leveraging recruitment analytics to drive team performance, quality benchmarks, and operational decisions.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills; able to represent the organization credibly with clients, partners, and senior candidates.

Core Competencies & Values

• Strategic and commercially savvy, with a clear focus on revenue, scale, and client success.

• Deep passion for social impact and inclusive leadership; able to translate mission into market opportunity.

• Entrepreneurial, agile, and outcome-oriented; thrives in fast-paced, target-driven contexts.

• Strong analytical and operational skills, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

• Empathetic, collaborative, and motivating leader, committed to building a high-performing, values-aligned team.

Compensation

• Base Salary:A competitive annual salary aligned with industry standards, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Performance Bonus: Up to two months' salary, contingent on achieving annual revenue and performance goals

• Equity: Eligible for ESOPs after completion of one year of employment, based on performance and contribution to strategic growth