Associate Director - Financial Services Recruitment

Talent Lift; City Of London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment business is seeking an experienced Associate Director to oversee their financial services recruitment practice. The role involves leading a team, driving growth, and developing client relationships while offering a competitive salary package and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent bonus package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment agency is essential.
• Proven track record in financial services recruitment.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing financial services recruitment solutions.
• Drive growth and strategic direction for the practice.
• Manage and develop client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic direction

Job description

Overview

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06 September, 2025

Associate Director - Financial Services Recruitment
c£80,000 + excellent bonus package
Central London / WFH hybrid

Opportunity

Great opportunity to join a leading boutique recruitment business, operating within professional services recruitment. This firm are well established, with a great brand and reputation. They are looking for a 'player-manager' to lead their financial services practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, providing permanent and temporary solutions for a range of FS customers—from challenger banks through to investment funds.
• Drive growth and provide strategic direction for the financial services practice.
• Develop and manage client relationships, delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.

Package & Working Arrangements

They will create a strong and flexible financial package for this position, including one of the strongest bonus schemes in the market right now. You will be able to work on a hybrid basis, with flexible hours if required.

Application Notes

Contact us today for more information. A full brief will be shared with serious applicants, with the right experience.

Please kindly note that recruitment agency experience is essential for this position.

About Talent Lift

Talent Lift are senior level recruitment specialists. Recruiting for leadership roles for Global Staffing, Executive Search and Consulting firms. We also work with a range of investors and their portfolio companies.

Services & Sectors

• Staffing and Executive Search Firms
• Management Consultancies and Human Capital Consulting Firms
• Early-stage / fast-growth investor backed businesses

Roles Recruited For

• Board level / leadership roles
• Director and manager positions

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