Asset Management Recruiter, Associate/Vice President

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Vice President Recruiter for Asset & Wealth Management. This role involves managing the entire recruitment lifecycle for Front Office positions, with a focus on experienced hires. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in recruiting, strong project management skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with full life cycle recruiting in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong project management skills capable of managing complex assignments.
• Excellent relationship management skills with clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end, full life cycle recruitment.
• Conduct requirement intake calls with hiring managers.
• Evaluate and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Educate candidates on career growth potential and benefits.
• Develop and implement diversity strategies.

Skills

Full life cycle recruiting

Project management

Relationship management

Direct sourcing

Negotiation of compensation

Job description

As a Vice President Recruiter in Asset & Wealth Management, you will play a critical role in attracting, sourcing and recruiting top talent, managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Front Office roles andproviding strategic talent acquisition solutions.

You will focus on experienced hire roles across the Revenue Generating Business in Asset Management, with positions ranging from Analyst to Executive Director. In addition to working on open roles, you will engage in ongoing candidate development and presentation, as well as opportunistic candidate engagement. Your role will also encompass supporting all aspects of Talent Acquisition & Talent Management for Asset Management, including competitive intelligence, market mapping, succession planning, and confidential project work. The ability to foster strong client relationships with senior managers and candidates is essential, and your consultative, strategic thought leadership will be key to your success.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end, full life cycle recruitment, from direct approach to completion.
• Conduct requirement intake calls with hiring managers, offering guidance on recruitment processes, controls, and policies.
• Evaluate, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers, refining recruiting strategies based on feedback.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, influencing decision-making and effectively managing hiring manager and candidate expectations.
• Educate candidates on career growth potential, benefits, compensation philosophy, and the advantages of employment, ensuring successful offer closures.
• Develop and implement diversity strategies, educating hiring managers to present a diverse candidate slate.
• Provide meaningful market data to support client needs.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Relevant experience with full life cycle recruiting in a fast-paced corporate environment or search firm.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex assignments and multiple searches while delivering exceptional client service.
• Excellent relationship management skills with both clients and candidates.
• High comfort level with direct sourcing and the ability to engage currently employed candidates.
• Knowledge of executive compensation packages across different competitors and industries, with the ability to negotiate complex compensation deals.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience recruiting for front office roles within Asset Management, specifically with Alternative investments.
• Prior experience working in a search firm, combined with corporate experience.