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KeyBank Senior Executive Recruiter - Commercial Banking Growth & Expansion in Brooklyn, Ohio
Location:
4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
Senior Executive Recruiter – Commercial Banking Growth & Expansion
Location: Flexible with travel
Reports to: Head of Enterprise Talent Acquisition & Internal Mobility
About the Role
KeyBank is building leadership capability to support the expansion of our Commercial Banking business into new and growing markets. We are hiring an Executive Recruiter to lead senior and executive level hiring for Commercial Banking growth initiatives, with a primary focus on senior sales and market leadership roles.
This role requires an experienced executive recruiter who can operate with polish, confidence, and resilience in a high visibility environment. You will manage end-to-end executive searches, partner closely with senior leaders, and bring deep market knowledge to inform hiring decisions in competitive growth markets.
This is a hands-on, high impact role within a high performing executive recruiting team.
What You’ll Do
Lead full lifecycle executive recruiting for senior Commercial Banking leadership roles, from search strategy through close
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR leaders, providing market insights, talent perspectives, and clear recommendations
Design and execute sophisticated search strategies, including market mapping, proactive sourcing, direct outreach, and candidate development
Build and maintain deep knowledge of Commercial Banking competitors, priority markets, and leadership talent pools to support active searches and opportunistic hiring
Rigorously assess senior talent with emphasis on growth leadership, sales execution, market entry experience, and organizational scale
Deliver high touch, white glove experiences for senior candidates and internal stakeholders
Prepare and coach interview panels, synthesize feedback, and guide selection decisions
Partner with Compensation and HR to develop and negotiate complex offers, including relocation
Build long term relationships with senior Commercial Banking leaders to support current and future talent needs
Leverage executive recruiting tools and CRM technology to manage pipelines, ensure compliance, and retain market intelligence
Represent and differentiate KeyBank by clearly articulating our Commercial Banking strategy, culture, and leadership opportunities
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of full lifecycle executive recruiting experience, including senior revenue generating leadership roles
Experience recruiting within Commercial Banking, Financial Services, or growth oriented B2B organizations strongly preferred
Demonstrated success recruiting highly accomplished, highly compensated executive talent in either an in-house or retained search environment
Strong commercial acumen and credibility with senior sales and banking leaders
Poise, polish, and sound judgment when working with senior executives and sophisticated candidates
Resilience and composure under pressure, comfortable with high executive visibility and competing priorities
A consultative mindset that brings insight, challenges thinking, and influences outcomes
Resourceful and proactive, comfortable building searches from the ground up through direct sourcing
Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast paced, complex environment
Willingness to travel as needed
Why Join Key
You will have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping Commercial Banking during a period of growth, working closely with senior executives and within a highly respected executive recruiting function. This role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to do sophisticated executive recruiting work the right way.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here (https://www.key.com/about/careers/working-with-us/benefits.html) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/17/2026
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