Senior Engineering & Tech Talent Partner | Financial Services

Chapter 2; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Health benefits

Birthday leave

Awards and recognition

Flexible working

Job summary

Chapter 2, London, is partnering with one of the world's most recognised financial services organisations to appoint a Senior Engineering & Technology Talent Partner to join their growing team in London.

This is an opportunity to move beyond transactional recruitment and become a trusted talent partner to senior Technology, Engineering, Data and Product leaders, helping build the teams behind some of the most complex and innovative technology environments in financial services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Talent Partner / Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner within financial services.
• Strong experience recruiting across Engineering, Technology, AI, Data and/or Product.
• Ideally experience hiring within banking, financial services, fintech or a similarly complex regulated environment.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.
• Strong understanding of technical talent markets and modern sourcing strategies.
• The ability to operate strategically while still being comfortable owning delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders across AI Engineering, Technology, Data and Product to understand hiring priorities and build effective talent strategies.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment across complex technical and specialist positions.
• Develop strong talent pipelines across highly competitive technology markets.
• Provide market intelligence and insight to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Build trusted relationships with senior hiring managers and business leaders.
• Identify and engage exceptional technology talent across both active and passive markets.
• Support strategic hiring initiatives and contribute to the continued evolution of the organisation's technology talent strategy.
• Work collaboratively with wider Talent, HR and business teams in a highly connected environment.

Skills

Financial services recruitment

Tech recruitment

Senior stakeholder engagement

Engineering hiring

Data hiring

Job description

At Chapter 2, we’re not just scaling businesses — we’re designing the future of work.

We build scalable talent ecosystems that empower organisations to hire smarter, faster, and with far greater strategic impact than traditional RPO models allow. Through a powerful blend of human insight, data-driven intelligence and technology-first thinking, we help companies globally solve today’s talent challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.

With a global footprint spanning the UK, South Africa, the US, India and Europe, our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and innovation. Our holistic approach combines a dedicated embedded talent, best in breed technology and employer branding into organisations across all sectors.

We are relentless in our pursuit of better.
Passionate about people and the impact they make.
Honest in how we partner with clients and each other.
Loyal to our teams, our vision, and the relationships we build.
And always results-driven, because outcomes matter.

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London | Office-based | Financial Services

We're partnering with one of the world's most recognised financial services organisations to appoint a Senior Engineering & Technology Talent Partner to join their growing team in London.

This is an opportunity to move beyond transactional recruitment and become a trusted talent partner to senior Technology, Engineering, Data and Product leaders, helping build the teams behind some of the most complex and innovative technology environments in financial services.

Why this opportunity?

You’ll be joining an organisation operating at a truly global scale, where technology is central to the business. Their technology teams work across software engineering, data, AI, product and digital innovation, with significant investment in building the technology and products of the future.

For a Talent professional, this means exposure to high-impact hiring, senior stakeholders, complex technical talent markets and large-scale transformation — with the opportunity to influence how exceptional technology teams are built.

You’ll work alongside experienced Technology and Product leaders, partnering closely throughout the hiring lifecycle and bringing market insight, talent intelligence and strategic sourcing expertise to the table.

What you'll be doing

• Partner with senior stakeholders across AI Engineering, Technology, Data and Product to understand hiring priorities and build effective talent strategies.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across complex technical and specialist positions.

• Develop strong talent pipelines across highly competitive technology markets.

• Provide market intelligence and insight to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning.

• Build trusted relationships with senior hiring managers and business leaders.

• Identify and engage exceptional technology talent across both active and passive markets.

• Support strategic hiring initiatives and contribute to the continued evolution of the organisation's technology talent strategy.

• Work collaboratively with wider Talent, HR and business teams in a highly connected environment.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings strong financial services recruitment experience combined with genuine depth across technology hiring.

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Talent Partner / Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner within financial services.

• Strong experience recruiting across Engineering, Technology, AI, Data and/or Product.

• Ideally, experience hiring within banking, financial services, fintech or a similarly complex regulated environment.

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.

• Strong understanding of technical talent markets and modern sourcing strategies.

• The ability to operate strategically while still being comfortable owning delivery.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

What You’ll Experience at Chapter 2!

We’re committed to creating an environment where your contribution matters — and where you’ll grow.

Competitive Rewards

A strong salary package that reflects your experience and contribution.

Flexible Working for Real Life

Hybrid options and flexible ways of working so you can be your best at work and in life.

Invest in Your Future

A pension plan designed to support long-term financial wellbeing.

Health & Wellbeing Matter

Comprehensive wellness benefits to support your physical and mental health.

Celebrate You

Birthday leave — because life should be lived, not just worked.

Recognition that Inspires

Regular awards and celebrations spotlight those driving impact across the business.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Chapter 2

At Chapter 2, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where everyone belongs. Regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity, we celebrate the unique perspectives that make us stronger. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any recruitment or interview adjustments needed to create a smooth and comfortable experience. Your individuality matters, and we believe that diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences drive innovation and success.