COMPANY BACKGROUND

Crane Talent Group is a retained executive recruiting firm focused on operator roles at PE, VC, Search fund and family office backed companies. CTG works with middle and lower middle market companies looking for functional leaders or generalist "Swiss Army Knife" operators. CTG works on roles from C-level to Chief of Staff. Partnering with CEOs and boards on their company’s talent strategy is a big component of a search.

CTG was founded by Andrea Crane. Prior to starting Bigwin, Andrea was an operating executive for several private equity backed portfolio companies backed by Alpine Investors and Pacific Lake Partners. Andrea holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA in Public Policy Studies from Duke University.

POSITION SUMMARY

Crane Talent Group is hiring a part-time contractor to support our executive search work with private equity-backed businesses. We recruit for critical leadership roles across operations, finance, and corporate development—and we’re looking for someone who understands that world.

This role is fully remote and ideal for someone with a background in private equity, finance, or consulting who may now be a stay-at-home parent or looking for flexible work during school hours. You must be based in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Source and engage prospective candidates using LinkedIn and internal tools
Conduct initial phone screens and present candidate write-ups
Support scheduling, pipeline updates, and client/candidate communications
Help refine outreach strategies and sourcing playbooks

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience in private equity operations, finance, or recruiting—or familiarity with the world of mid-market deals and leadership hiring
Strong communication skills and professional judgment
Availability during normal U.S. business hours (10–20 hours/week to start)
Detail-oriented, self-managed, and service-minded

If you or someone you know may be a fit, please email andrea@cranetalentgroup.com with a quick intro and resume or LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you.

Part-Time Recruiting Contractor