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Business Development & Recruiting Manager

Washington DC Metro Area

The Oakleaf Group is a mortgage and financial services consulting firm with expertise in risk management and financial modeling for the mortgage and banking industries. Our clients are banks and non-bank mortgage firms, government agencies, law firms, insurance companies, institutional asset managers, and hedge funds.

We differentiate ourselves through our approach to the relationships with our clients. We begin with the belief that each client relationship will be ongoing, spanning multiple projects/engagements. We invest in communication and research to ensure that we fully understand the drivers of every client’s short- and long-term success. We align our goals with those of our clients, and we continuously monitor and adjust to ensure that the relationship stays strong.

Own your desk. Build your book. Make an impact.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, results-driven, and experienced Business Development & Recruiting Manager to grow client relationships and deliver top talent across multiple industries, with a strong focus on financial services (banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers/lenders, mortgage insurers, and more). This is a true business development + recruiting role where you control the strategy, execution, and results.

You’ll identify new market opportunities, win new business, and manage the entire recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and assessing candidates to closing offers and ensuring successful placements. You’ll be the trusted partner to both clients and candidates, building lasting relationships and delivering high-impact solutions.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive new business through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and strategic partnerships.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting, and placing candidates.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of clients and candidates across target markets.
  • Provide market insights, salary data, and competitive intelligence to clients.
  • Achieve and exceed revenue, placement, and client satisfaction goals.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years’ experience in full-desk recruiting or search firm business development.
  • Proven track record of winning new business and making successful placements.
  • A competitive, goal-oriented mindset with exceptional relationship-building skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay Range

$50 - $50 USD

Compensation & Benefits

The Oakleaf Group offers a competitive compensation based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Oakleaf offers healthcare benefits to include health, dental, and vision plans as well as other benefits in accordance with applicable Federal or State law.

 
Equal Employment Opportunity
 
The Oakleaf Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Oakleaf Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
 
Accommodations
 
Oakleaf is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. Reasonable accommodations for job seekers with disabilities will be provided. Individuals with a disability that are unable to use our online tools to search and/or apply for jobs should email accomodations@Oakleaf.com, include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line of the email, and specify the assistance needed in the body of the email. Please note that this mailbox is reserved for job seekers who need to request an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails, for any other reason, will not receive a response.

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