Recruitment Consultant

Higher Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Consultant - Head of Software for the Financial Services sector. You will leverage existing relationships with top-tier clients while building and leading your own team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in recruiting Software Engineers specifically for the Hedge Fund and Investment Banking sectors. This role offers a flexible working environment designed to optimize performance and success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Software Engineering recruiting experience in Hedge Fund & Investment Banking.
• Proven track record of success in recruiting within financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the vision, strategy & roadmap for your division.
• Hire and build your own team from day one.
• Cultivate deep-rooted relationships with clients.

Skills

Software Engineering recruiting experience

Market knowledge

Leadership

Job description

Lead Consultant - Head of Software (Financial Services)

London, England, United Kingdom

Join a specialist Financial Services search & consultancy firm operating across a global remit. A name synonymous with credibility, scale & deep-rooted client access across the buy & sell-side. A true market leader.

Run by an ex‑Vice President banker, you’ll inherit multi‑decade relationships with TR1 Hedge Funds & Investment Banks, enabling you unrivalled client‑side access that simply don’t exist elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• No prior management experience required. Step up & lead with full support.
• Hire onto your team from day one, shaping the vision, strategy & roadmap for your division.
• £1m+ avg. PPH across a 50+ head firm, speaking to the calibre of environment you plug into.
• Deep rooted, long‑standing, relationships already developed with leading buy & sell‑side clients – enabling market‑leading terms that are already secured with industry leaders.
• You will be directly supported by an exceptionally regarded Financial Technology specialist Director, who is proven in developing high‑performers.
• Work how & where you perform best. Operating a flexible working set‑up whereby consultants come & go as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Software Engineering (Hedge Fund & Investment Banking specific) recruiting experience.
• Proven track‑record of success in the space, backed by strong market‑knowledge.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting

Base pay range

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