Senior Talent Acquisition Associate

About Patria

Patria is, essentially, a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial Partnership, that continually observes reality, anticipates trends and adapts to capture them. Here we are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit, who know how to transform ideas into real business opportunities, and who are engaged in the development and perpetuation of the Partnership.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Associate to join our internal headhunting team in São Paulo. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end executive recruitment for senior-level positions across all disciplines and geographies within Patria. The ideal candidate will have more than 8 years of experience in executive search, both at headhunting firms and in-house, with a strong preference for experience in financial services or asset management.

This position is based in our São Paulo office and follows a full in-person work model.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and execute full-cycle executive recruitment for senior and executive roles across all business lines and regions.
• Partner closely with senior leaders, hiring managers, and stakeholders to understand business needs, define search strategies, and deliver high-quality talent solutions.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, interviews, and reference checks, ensuring a rigorous and objective selection process.
• Provide market insights, talent intelligence, and data-driven recommendations to inform hiring decisions and influence talent strategy.
• Manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Support early careers and program management initiatives as needed.
• Represent Patria's values and employer brand in all candidate and stakeholder interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• More than 8 years of experience in end-to-end executive recruitment, with a mix of headhunting firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for senior roles in financial services, asset management, or related sectors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills; comfortable engaging with senior partners and executives.
• Proficiency in English is a must; fluency in Spanish is highly desired.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive decisions.
• High integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative approach.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading global asset manager with a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic talent initiatives across multiple geographies.
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Work Environment

At Patria, we believe that how we achieve our goals is as important as the results themselves. Our way of working is a key differentiator, helping us retain the best team, build long-term relationships, and generate superior returns. We are:

• Ethical and aligned to our clients' objectives
• Associative, complementary, and united by a purpose
• Disciplined, criteria-driven, and hands-on
• Committed to fostering a high-performance environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Patria is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. All employment decisions are based on individual merit and organizational needs