Placing professionals at every stage Nationwide

Executive talent,
precisely matched.

We connect accomplished professionals with organizations that value their expertise — coast to coast, from nine offices nationwide. Every engagement is managed internally by our team, spanning finance, technology, healthcare, and C-suite leadership.

Explore Opportunities Our Approach
2,650+
Hires Completed
21 days
Avg. Time to Offer
97%
Client Approval
Alden Search · Placement Record
Private · Documented 02 / 2026
№ 2,401
Candidate · Anonymized

Katherine R.

Former role · VP Finance at a regional bank
Placed as
Chief Financial Officer
Industrials New York, NY Fortune 1000
Compensation
$410K
↑ +34% base + equity
Time to offer
16 days
vs. 21d median
Search type
Retained
executive search
Recruiter
V. Langford
Managing Partner
Search Timeline 16 days total
Intro
Day 1
Discovery
Day 2
Shortlist
Day 6
Interviews
Day 11
Signed
Day 16
Verified engagement. Identity & specifics redacted under CCPA.
Aggregate 2026 outcomes
+31%
mean salary increase
21d
avg. days to close
91%
retained at 18 months
As seen in
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Client Portfolio

The organizations that rely on us
to find exceptional talent.

Whether it's a global enterprise or a venture-backed startup scaling fast — here's a sample of the teams we've strengthened.

Due to confidentiality agreements, this represents only a fraction of our current client base.
340+ employer partners — successful hires across all 50 states.
Performance Metrics

Since 2021. Proven results.

We believe in accountability over assurances. These numbers reflect our actual track record.

01 / Placements
0+
Executive-level hires completed since we opened our doors in 2021
02 / Network
0+
Employer clients on our active roster — spanning Fortune 500 to early-stage ventures
03 / Speed
0 days
Average turnaround from initial consultation to accepted offer
04 / Quality
97%
Post-placement approval rating from 2025 engagements (n=438)
How It Works

Three phases. One goal.

Streamlined, relationship-driven, and never a cost to you. Share your background when the timing is right — or let us contact you when we identify a compelling match.

You reach out Ready to explore
OR
We contact you When the right match appears
01

Submit your profile — or let us come to you

Walk us through your background and aspirations using our brief, encrypted intake form. Prefer to wait? Leave your contact information and we'll get in touch only when a genuinely strong opportunity surfaces.

Personal reply within one business day
02

In-Depth Strategy Session

An experienced consultant dedicates 45 minutes to mapping your capabilities, career objectives, non-negotiables, and target compensation. No templates. No sales agenda.

Seasoned consultant, never a junior gatekeeper
03

Secure Your Position

We deliver hand-selected, thoroughly evaluated opportunities. Your dedicated consultant guides you through every interview, compensation discussion, and offer analysis — right through to your signed agreement.

21-day average from start to accepted offer
Sector Expertise

Focused expertise.
Every industry.

Dedicated practice leads with hands-on knowledge of the sectors driving American business forward.

Finance & Banking

Traditional banking to digital finance

Technology

Enterprise software, AI, infrastructure

Healthcare

Life sciences, biotech, clinical

Legal

Top firms & corporate counsel

Sales & Marketing

Growth & go-to-market leaders

Executive Suite

C-suite & board advisory

Our Services

Four ways
we advance your career.

Choose the path that aligns with your current situation. Or reach out and we'll determine the best approach together.

Most requested · 68% of placements

Direct-Hire Placement

Built for accomplished professionals prepared to take the next step. We identify the ideal permanent position within our network of 340+ employer partners — calibrated to your expertise, management approach, compensation targets, and personal priorities.

21d
Average to accepted offer
91%
Retention at 18 months
$0
Fee charged to candidates
Begin your direct-hire search
CFO · NYC VP ENG · SF NEW PLACEMENT Katherine R. Chief Financial Officer · NYC SIGNED IN 16 days SALARY UPLIFT +34%
Flexible

Contract & Interim Staffing

Project-driven, interim, or contract-to-permanent roles with leading US organizations — structured around your availability.

3-18motypical length
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C-Suite

Retained Executive Search

Discreet, retained engagements targeting VP through C-level leadership. Rigorously assessed, introduced with precision.

Retainedengagement model
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Strategy

Career Advisory

Private, one-on-one counsel from veteran talent strategists — covering personal branding, offer negotiation, and interview mastery.

4–6 sessionstypical program
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Open Roles

Curated roles. Not job boards.

Positions we're currently sourcing for our employer partners — the majority are never listed publicly.

Finance
VP of Financial Planning New
New York, NY Full-time · On-site 📅 7+ years $165K – $220K + bonus
Senior Level
Technology
Director of Program Management
📍 San Francisco, CA ⏰ Full-time · Hybrid 📅 5+ years $155K – $195K
Mid-Senior
Sales
Head of Enterprise Sales New
📍 Austin, TX / Remote ⏰ Full-time 📅 8+ years $150K – $195K base + commission
Director
Executive
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
📍 New York, NY ⏰ Full-time 📅 15+ years $300K – $425K + equity
C-Suite
Human Resources
Director of People Operations
📍 Chicago, IL ⏰ Full-time · Hybrid 📅 6+ years $125K – $170K
Senior
Marketing
VP of Growth Marketing New
📍 Miami, FL / Hybrid ⏰ Full-time 📅 8+ years $135K – $175K
Director
Legal
Senior Legal Counsel — Securities
📍 New York, NY ⏰ Full-time · On-site 📅 6+ years $195K – $265K
Senior
Technology
CTO / Head of Engineering New
📍 San Francisco, CA ⏰ Full-time · Hybrid 📅 12+ years $295K – $400K + equity
VP / Exec
Nothing quite right? Share your background
Why Alden Search

An advisor.
Not an algorithm.

With Alden Search, you're treated as an individual — not a data point in a spreadsheet. Here are six reasons our candidates consistently recommend us to their peers.

01

Veteran consultants,
not gatekeepers.

Your search is managed by a tenured professional with 9+ years of sector-specific placement expertise. We don't delegate to junior staff.

9+ yrs median experience
02

Opportunities hidden
from public view.

More than 60% of our completed hires originate from searches that are never posted online — private mandates entrusted to us by our employer partners.

60%+ unposted roles
03

Zero cost
to candidates. Period.

No charges, no obligations, no hidden terms. Our employer partners fund our services — you will never pay us anything, at any stage of the process.

$0 candidate cost
04

Coast-to-coast coverage.
Regional depth.

Our placements span all 50 states. With nine offices — NYC, SF, Austin, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia — we maintain on-the-ground relationships in every key US market.

50 states 9 office cities
05

Under four weeks,
on average.

From initial dialogue to a finalized offer letter, our typical engagement closes in 21 days. That outpaces the majority of in-house recruiting timelines.

21 days median to offer
06

SOC 2 audited.
CCPA adherent.

Your personal information and career search remain strictly private. Our SOC 2 Type II audit documentation and CCPA compliance framework are available upon request.

SOC 2 Type II audited
"

Working with Alden Search transformed my entire perspective on what was possible. Within three weeks, I was signing an offer at an organization I'd only ever admired from the outside.

DL
David L.
Senior Controller · New York · Placed 2025
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Candidate Perspectives

What our candidates have to say.

More than 2,650 accomplished professionals have found their next role through us since 2021. Three of their stories.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Glassdoor

"Thorough, efficient, and entirely confidential. The Alden Search team secured a CFO position for me in under three weeks — a role I'd spent years trying to find independently without success."

JM
Katherine R.
CFO · Boston · Asset Management · 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Trustpilot

"I'd been at one company for over a decade and knew I needed something different, but had no roadmap. Alden Search didn't simply locate a VP opportunity — they mentored me through every phase of the move."

MT
Jonathan W.
VP Engineering · Seattle · Cloud Infrastructure · 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
LinkedIn

"Honestly, I'd written off recruiting firms after too many disappointing encounters. Alden Search changed my mind within 48 hours. Zero pressure, no irrelevant roles — just a consultant who genuinely paid attention."

AR
Stephanie K.
CMO · Denver · Enterprise Software · 2026
Leadership & Team

The team driving the results.

Experienced recruiting professionals with deep sector knowledge — professionals who have invested their careers cultivating the relationships that unlock the best opportunities.

Victoria Langford Co-Founder
Victoria Langford
Managing Partner

17 years directing talent acquisition across financial services and senior leadership mandates. Previously led recruiting at a Big-Four consulting practice in New York. Wharton MBA.

victoria.langford@aldensearch.com
Nathan Prescott Co-Founder
Nathan Prescott
Managing Partner

Technology and SaaS practice lead with 14 years of experience recruiting engineering directors and product leadership throughout the Bay Area. Stanford CS.

nathan.prescott@aldensearch.com
Olivia Tanaka West Coast Lead
Olivia Tanaka
Senior Partner

11 years specializing in commercial and marketing leadership placements spanning consumer goods, retail, and financial technology. Former Korn Ferry consultant; now heads our San Francisco office.

olivia.tanaka@aldensearch.com
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30+ talent professionals, consultants & support staff spanning nine locations
For Employers

The right people.
Precisely when it matters.

As your dedicated recruiting partner, we own every stage of the hiring lifecycle — from role scoping and candidate identification through to a successful onboard.

Rigorous Candidate Vetting

We present only carefully evaluated professionals who align with your exact specifications — never a flood of unqualified applications.

Proactive Talent Outreach

We identify and engage passive candidates directly — the top performers who aren't actively searching but would consider the right proposition.

National Talent Pipeline

340+ employer relationships and a cultivated database of 42,000+ pre-qualified senior professionals throughout the United States.

Results-Driven Fee Structure

You pay only when we deliver. Every hire we make is backed by our commitment — including a clear 90-day replacement guarantee.

Now scheduling Q2 2026 engagements

Partner with us on your next hire.

Describe the position you need filled and we'll follow up within 24 business hours with three vetted candidate profiles for your consideration.

21d
Average days to close
93%
Completion rate (retained)
340+
Current employer clients
42k+
Qualified professionals in network

90-day replacement assurance. Should a permanent placement not succeed, we will source a replacement at no extra charge.

Request a complimentary consultation

Zero risk · Transparent pricing · Pay for results

Get in Touch

Let us know what
you need.

Whether you're planning your next career chapter or looking to fill a pivotal role — take the first step here. A senior team member will respond personally within one business day.

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Office Locations

Nine offices.
Coast-to-coast coverage.

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Headquarters

New York, NY

Finance · Legal · Executive Search
315 Park Avenue South
18th Floor · New York, NY 10010
5
team members
Finance
primary focus
2021
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