Senior Talent Consultant – Freelance

matteria

Senior Talent Consultant leading end-to-end executive searches for matteria, which builds leadership teams for impact-focused organizations. Advising clients, assessing leaders, and closing senior hires across international markets.

Posted 8/10/2026contractRemote • 🇲🇽 MexicoSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive search processes, including leadership assessment, candidate evaluation, and market mapping. Proficient in utilizing technology and AI tools for sourcing and decision-making while managing multiple executive search assignments effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Search LeadershipDirect Headhunting ExperienceLeadership Assessment ExpertiseFluency in English and SpanishProject Management Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Executive SearchLeadership AssessmentBehavioral InterviewingTalent MappingMarket MappingCandidate EvaluationNegotiation SkillsSourcing StrategiesPipeline AnalyticsCompensation Insights

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingOrganizational AbilitiesDecision-MakingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDigital Recruitment PlatformsApplicant Tracking SystemsProfessional Networking Tools

Industry Keywords

Executive RecruitmentC-Suite HiringLeadership HiringMarket IntelligenceCandidate Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead executive searches end to end, from intake meetings and role definition through sourcing, outreach, assessment, offer management, placement, onboarding, and post-placement follow-up
Lead executive discovery sessions and translate client needs into structured search strategies and leadership profiles
Serve as the senior strategic point of contact throughout engagements
Facilitate executive-level conversations and decision-making in English
Design tailored search strategies across industries and geographies
Conduct market mapping and direct headhunting of passive executive talent
Conduct structured executive interviews and leadership assessments
Evaluate candidates for competencies, leadership capabilities, cultural alignment, and mission fit
Advise clients on market dynamics, candidate trade-offs, and hiring decisions
Deliver transparent communication, timely feedback, and respectful candidate engagement
Lead executive negotiations and support successful onboarding and post-placement follow-up
Produce executive search reports, market intelligence, compensation insights, and pipeline analytics
Use technology and AI tools for research, sourcing, documentation, and decision-making
Contribute to knowledge sharing, methodology improvements, and mentoring junior consultants when appropriate
Manage 2–4 executive search assignments simultaneously

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–12+ years in executive search, senior recruiting, or leadership hiring
Experience delivering Director/C-Suite or hard-to-fill leadership searches
Proven direct headhunting and passive-candidate closing experience across multiple markets and time zones
Ability to manage multiple searches concurrently in a freelance/independent setup with clear SLAs and outcome accountability
Professional, fluent, bilingual English is mandatory
Spanish is required; Portuguese is highly valued
Expertise in leadership assessment, behavioral interviewing, and talent mapping
Outstanding project management and organizational abilities
Fluency with technology and AI tools for research, sourcing, and decision-making
Proficiency in digital recruitment platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and professional networking tools
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Availability to collaborate across AMER and partial EMEA time zones
No specific degree required; advanced studies or certifications are optional

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work environment
Performance-based compensation model with strong earning potential
Project-based work with clearly defined deliverables and service agreements
Flexible work environment
Direct partnership with founders, CEOs, Boards, and leadership teams
Advanced executive search methodologies, leadership assessment frameworks, and AI-powered recruiting practices
Collaborative culture valuing excellence, ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement