Senior Recruiter - Turnaround & Restructuring

Berkeley Research Group • Boston, MA

2d • $110,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is a global consulting firm that provides advisory services across economics, disputes, corporate finance, and strategy. Within BRG, the Corporate Finance practice delivers hands-on financial and operational advisory services to companies, private equity sponsors, lenders, boards of directors, and other stakeholders navigating complex, high-stakes situations. The Turnaround & Restructuring (T&R) practice is a core component of Corporate Finance and advises companies and stakeholders through periods of financial distress, liquidity challenges, operational underperformance, and transformational change. Our professionals work directly with management teams, investors, and creditors to stabilize businesses, improve performance, and maximize value. Recruiting is a critical enabler of this work. Given the pace, sensitivity, and complexity of T&R engagements, BRG is seeking a Senior Recruiter who can operate as a true business partner to senior leadership—bringing judgment, rigor, and polish to every interaction. The Senior Recruiter – Turnaround & Restructuring will lead experienced-hire recruiting efforts for the T&R practice, partnering closely with Managing Directors, Directors, and senior stakeholders to deliver top-tier talent in a fast-moving, high-touch environment. This role requires a recruiter who is comfortable operating in ambiguity, managing senior relationships, and executing with precision. The ideal candidate brings experience recruiting into professional services environments where discretion, judgment, and client service are paramount.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced, high-touch environment
• Proven experience recruiting for professional services roles, including: Management consulting Investment banking Private equity Corporate finance, restructuring, or transaction advisory
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with senior leaders
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive searches and confidential information
• Track record of sourcing and closing high-caliber, experienced talent
• Comfort operating independently while managing multiple concurrent searches
• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable recruiting strategies
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Mature presence, intellectual curiosity, and sound professional judgment
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Advanced MS Excel, and experience with recruiting analytics and reporting
• Experience working with Workday ATS strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or similar credentials are preferred and viewed as a value-add, though not required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recruiting partner for the Turnaround & Restructuring practice, owning end-to-end experienced-hire recruiting efforts
• Partner closely with Managing Directors and senior leadership to understand hiring needs, candidate profiles, and timing priorities
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for highly specialized, senior-level talent in restructuring, corporate finance, and related disciplines
• Conduct high-quality screening interviews to assess experience, judgment, communication skills, and values alignment
• Manage candidate pipelines with a focus on quality, speed, and candidate experience
• Advise stakeholders on market dynamics, candidate calibration, compensation expectations, and hiring tradeoffs
• Coordinate and drive the interview process from initial outreach through offer acceptance
• Act as a steward of the BRG brand, delivering a polished, white-glove experience to candidates and stakeholders
• Partner with Recruiting Operations to ensure seamless scheduling, process execution, and documentation
• Develop and and execute management-level reporting and dashboarding
• Develop and deliver concise recruiting updates to senior stakeholders, translating data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Contribute to broader recruiting initiatives, including process improvement, market mapping, and talent strategy development
• Other responsibilities, as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level