Senior Principal Executive Recruiter at The Trade Desk

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

296600.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Strategies, Market Intelligence, Diversity Hiring, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision Making, High-Growth Environments, Relationship Building, Coaching, Hiring Practices, Storytelling, Strategic Insight

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk! Who We Are Looking For: We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Executive Recruiter who thrives on building meaningful connections, excels at identifying exceptional executive talent, and enjoys collaborating within a high-performing, goal-oriented team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Talent Advisor with a proven track record of designing and executing innovative recruiting strategies to build a scalable, global executive talent pipeline. What You’ll Do: Lead and manage full-cycle executive searches at the VP level and above, focusing on identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier leaders. Design and execute creative, data-driven search strategies to attract and secure world-class executive talent. Conduct market and competitive intelligence to map the executive landscape and pinpoint high-impact leaders across the industry. Build and nurture a diverse pipeline of high-potential candidates for current and future leadership opportunities. Champion The Trade Desk’s culture and values, ensuring alignment and consistency throughout the hiring process. Serve as a trusted talent advisor, coaching and empowering executive leaders on best-in-class interviewing and hiring practices. Continuously refine and optimize recruiting processes, tools, and methodologies to drive efficiency and consistency across global searches. Leverage both traditional and emerging sourcing channels to enhance diversity and expand reach to untapped talent pools. Stay informed on industry trends, talent movements, and market insights to proactively evolve recruitment strategies and deliver organizational impact. Who You Are: 15+ years of progressive experience in executive search, including significant in-house experience recruiting senior leaders in dynamic, competitive markets. Possess strong comfort and gravitas engaging, influencing, and advising C-suite and senior leadership, demonstrating credibility and strategic insight at the highest levels of the organization. Bring conviction and well-informed points of view to talent strategy discussions, confidently advising leaders and shaping decisions with data, insight, and experience. Recognized as a trusted talent advisor who provides thoughtful counsel, builds strong partnerships, and guides executives through complex hiring decisions. Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and hiring passive executive candidates through relationship-driven approaches. Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to articulate The Trade Desk’s vision, impact, and culture in a compelling and authentic way. Deep experience recruiting within high-growth, technology-driven environments is highly desirable. High emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal agility; able to build trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. Self-motivated, outcome-oriented, and driven to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results. #LI-JK1 CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more. Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $161,800—$296,600 USD As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage full-cycle executive searches at the VP level and above, focusing on identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier leaders. Design and execute creative, data-driven search strategies to attract and secure world-class executive talent.