Talent Acquisition Specialist - Investment Banking

UNKNOWN; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Talent Sourcer to partner with Hiring Managers and Recruiters, developing bespoke sourcing strategies and using data, market analysis, and networks to attract high-calibre candidates for complex roles.

Based in Toronto, this hybrid role requires onsite three days a week and remote two days, with Canada-wide coverage and a focus on delivering strong candidate shortlists for Hiring Managers.

Qualifications

• Proven high-volume recruiting and sourcing experience within Wealth Management or financial services.
• Experience managing large candidate pipelines and multiple requisitions.
• Strong proficiency with ATS platforms and direct sourcing via LinkedIn and job boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, Indeed, ATS databases, social networks, and professional connections to attract active and passive talent.
• Partner with Recruiters to create strong candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• Provide thought leadership and talent intelligence to inform recruitment discussions and briefings with Hiring Managers.
• Deliver high-quality, engaged candidate shortlists with clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Share candidate feedback with recruiters and hiring managers to adapt strategy and explore new talent pools.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Talent pipelines

Interview coordination

Direct sourcing

Tools

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us

Millions look to us to progress their careers. We look to you.

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

The Role

Talent Sourcers play a key role in our clients' success by partnering with Hiring Managers and Recruiters and developing effective, consultative, professional relationships with them. Through asking the right questions to ensure a detailed understanding of the client and each role, and by leveraging data, historic hiring trends, and market analysis, Talent Sourcers develop bespoke sourcing strategies and then use a range of tools and techniques to find the best talent in the market. Talent Sourcers are brand ambassadors for our clients, bringing each opportunity to life with

candidates in a compelling and authentic way to ensure they are qualified, interested, and engaged before being presented to the Hiring Manager. A Lead Sourcing Specialist supports clients in hiring specialist and niche talent and will work on some of the more complex hiring needs that require strong business partnering skills and innovative approaches to finding and engaging with in-demand candidates.

This role is hybrid, based onsite at the AMS office in Toronto x3 days a week and working from home x2 days per week,

Key Accountabilities

• Developed and executed sourcing strategies leveraging LinkedIn, Indeed, ATS databases, social media, and professional networks to attract high-calibre active and passive talent.
• Work with Recruiters to develop partnerships and working relationships that deliver a great candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Leverage your existing experience, knowledge, and resources whilst also working with experts in sourcing and talent intelligence to develop effective sourcing strategies that enable you to deliver great candidates and lead and influence conversations with your hiring managers.
• Provide subject matter expertise, thought leadership, and talent intelligence in recruitment discussions and vacancy briefing calls with Hiring Managers, leaving the discussion with a detailed understanding of the client's business, the requirements, and unique selling points of the role.
• Show tact and confidence in talking to client stakeholders. Ensure you're leveraging your knowledge and wider AMS network to propose solutions that deliver the right results for your clients and AMS e.g., proposing alternative ways to find niche skills in a competitive market.
• Be accountable for the delivery of high-quality, engaged candidate shortlists to your Hiring Managers with accurate and complete information to help them make informed hiring decisions. As a Trusted Advisor, make clear recommendations on your shortlisted candidates.
• Work with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to understand and share candidate feedback, challenges, and successes, advocating potential solutions and making recommendations to inform and adapt the recruitment strategy e.g., hiring in alternative locations, exploring different talent pools, or updating job descriptions.

Attract, Source & Engage High-Calibre Talent

• Demonstrate innovative, critical thinking and a commitment to ongoing professional development within your role, so you can support your client to hire the best talent in the market, not just those who are actively on the market.
• Review and post compelling, accurate job adverts that amplify your client's brand and attract candidates to review and apply.
• Use your knowledge and established network at AMS to develop a sourcing strategy that uses the right channels to attract and engage with your target audience e.g., LinkedIn or other social media tools.
• Understand and utilise data to measure the success of your sourcing strategy

Skills & Requirements

• Proven high-volume recruiting and sourcing experience (RPO, agency, staffing, or corporate) within Wealth Management for a Financial Institution.
• Experience managing large candidate pipelines and multiple requisitions.
• Strong proficiency with ATS platforms
• Skilled in candidate screening, phone interviews, and interview coordination.
• Hands-on experience with direct sourcing through LinkedIn, job boards, and ATS databases.
• Excellent candidate communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Experience building talent pipelines and delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Why AMS?

At AMS, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems.

We come from every walk of life, and our culture is open and inclusive. Our people enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and being trusted to work their way. We offer you career opportunities in every direction you want to explore. It's our world but you can do it your way.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. For this role, the initial expected remuneration for Canada is $64,400 - $80,500 CAD plus applicable benefits.

Canada: Benefits in Canada: Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Disability, RRSP/DPSP, Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Performance Bonus

This range is specific to the advertised location and may not be applicable to other locations.

Our culture of inclusion and belonging.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and all aspects of employment are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [[e-mail]] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.