Thrivent · 6 hours ago
Manager, Executive Search
Thrivent is committed to helping people thrive with purpose, and they are seeking an Executive Search Manager to build their in-house executive search function. This role involves partnering with senior stakeholders and external search firms to ensure a high-impact executive hiring process aligned with the organization's goals and culture.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Build our Executive Search function and expand in 2027
Define, build and manage end-to-end processes for VP-level and above roles, ensuring candidate and senior executive experience
Provide department leadership to ensure best in class practices, quality of hire, and stakeholder management. Ensure Executive Recruiters are partnering with senior leadership deliver on executive search to performance standards
Manage stakeholder relationships, navigating and aligning requirements, internal parameters and candidate expectations
Lead a market mapping strategy, mitigating workforce risk, and business continuity; Build and maintain a strong pipeline of executive talent through proactive sourcing and networking
Manage relationships with external search firms and ensure alignment with internal standards
Provide market intelligence, benchmarking, and insights to inform workforce strategy and hiring decisions
Ensure a high-touch candidate experience and maintain confidentiality throughout the process
Report key performance outcomes related to executive hiring success
Experience curating and using market and candidate insights to advise clients
Experience with best in class platforms and resources
Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of experience in executive search
5+ years of leadership experience
In-house executive search leadership experience in fortune 500 company
Proven success in managing executives, niche and C-suite searches across multiple functions
Strong understanding of executive compensation, assessment tools, and market trends
Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations or with global teams
Subject matter expertise and super user in related technology, tools and platforms
Preferred
Master's degree in human resources, business, or related field
Experience in financial services, investments, or wealth management
Benefits
Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401k
Pension
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental protection insurance
20 days of Paid Time Off each year
Sick and Safe Time
10 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
EAP
Well-being benefits
Other employee benefits
Company
Thrivent
Thrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.
Funding
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