Senior Financial Services Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Bonus structure

Job summary

Placements24 in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Financial Services Recruitment Consultant to join a high-caliber team. This hybrid role blends remote work with essential collaboration across Randburg, Gauteng, and premier financial institutions, handling sourcing and placement of top talent in banking, asset management, insurance and FinTech.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of FS recruitment, deep market knowledge, and a proven ability to attract senior professionals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years recruitment experience with a strong FS focus.
• Proven success placing senior/executive roles in banking, asset management or insurance.
• Deep knowledge of FS landscape, regulatory environments and market structures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive search assignments for senior FS roles.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract niche talent.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments including in-depth interviews and references.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders in the FS industry.
• Provide market insights and talent acquisition strategies to clients.
• Negotiate compensation packages and manage offers with discretion.

Skills

Executive search

Financial services

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior Financial Services Recruitment Consultant to join their esteemed team. This role operates on a hybrid basis, combining remote work flexibility with essential collaboration within our **Randburg, Gauteng** office. You will be instrumental in sourcing and placing high-calibre professionals across various financial disciplines, including banking, investment management, insurance, and FinTech. This position demands a sophisticated understanding of the financial markets and a proven ability to attract top talent to leading financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive search assignments for senior roles within the financial services sector.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to identify and attract niche talent.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including in-depth interviews and reference checks, evaluating both technical skills and strategic thinking.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers in the **financial services industry**.
• Provide expert market insights and consultative advice to clients on talent acquisition strategies and market trends.
• Utilize advanced sourcing methodologies and leverage extensive networks to identify passive candidates.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages and manage the offer process with utmost discretion.
• Stay current with regulatory changes, market developments, and talent dynamics affecting the **finance sector**.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of recruitment experience, with a strong specialization in Financial Services.
• Demonstrated success in placing candidates in senior and executive roles within banking, asset management, insurance, or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services landscape, including regulatory environments and market structures.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging executive search tools and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, demonstrating strong self-management and collaboration skills.
• Strong business acumen and a consultative approach.
• Based in or able to commute regularly to **Randburg, Gauteng**.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and an exceptional performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote autonomy and office synergy.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and leadership development within a reputable firm.
• Exposure to high-profile executive search mandates with leading financial institutions.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Be at the forefront of talent acquisition in one of the most dynamic sectors.