Senior IT Contract Recruiter - Financial Services Transformation

Ruth Moran; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior IT Contract Recruiter specializing in financial services transformation. In this pivotal role, you will source and manage IT contractors for projects across banking and insurance. Responsibilities include building relationships with key financial decision-makers and identifying new business opportunities. The position offers a hybrid working model, a competitive remuneration package, and career development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Generous remuneration package

Flexible start and finish times

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT contract recruitment, preferably within financial services.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation technologies and project lifecycles.
• Excellent relationship building skills with both clients and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors across various projects.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, placing, and managing IT contractors for transformation projects.
• Building relationships with key decision-makers in financial institutions.
• Conducting check-ins with contractors to ensure project satisfaction.
• Identifying new business opportunities and expanding our client base.

Skills

IT contract recruitment experience

Relationship building

Business development

Strong commercial awareness

Job description

Senior IT Contract Recruiter - Financial Services Transformation

About Us

We are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in digital transformation contract placements within London's financial services sector. With a growing client portfolio and a reputation for excellence, we're expanding our team to meet increasing demand for our services.

The Role

As a Senior IT Contract Recruiter, you'll play a pivotal role in both business development and contractor management within our thriving financial services practice. You'll be responsible for:

• Sourcing, placing and managing IT contractors for transformation projects across banking, insurance, and investment firms
• Building and maintaining relationships with key decision‑makers in financial institutions
• Managing a portfolio of contractors working on system installation, upgrades, customisation and maintenance projects
• Conducting weekly check‑ins with contractors to ensure project satisfaction and client delivery
• Identifying new business opportunities and expanding our client base
• Contributing to our team's revenue targets and business growth

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to balance office and remote work
• Generous remuneration package including competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and benefits
• Flexible start and finish times to accommodate your optimal productivity pattern
• Career development in a growing, dynamic consultancy
• Collaborative team environment with industry experts

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT contract recruitment, preferably within financial services
• Strong understanding of digital transformation technologies and project lifecycles
• Excellent relationship building skills with both clients and contractors
• Business development experience and a hunter mentality
• Ability to effectively manage multiple contractors across various projects
• Strong commercial awareness of the financial services technology landscape

If you're passionate about connecting top IT talent with transformative financial services projects and ready to advance your recruitment career in a flexible, rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to build a rewarding career in recruitment, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV explaining why you'd be perfect for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, or age.