Senior Recruitment Consultant - Banking Operations

Ruella James; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in Banking Operations. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to manage a high-performing desk, focusing on client relationship building and business development. With a strong commission structure and a genuine path to equity, you'll thrive in a culture driven by results and accountability. Join a firm with over a decade of success in the sector, where your contributions will directly impact growth and expansion plans. If you are ambitious and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

40% Commission

Early Finish on Fridays

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in Banking Operations recruitment or Financial Services.
• Proven track record in client relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a high-performing Banking Operations desk.
• Revive lapsed clients and expand market share.

Skills

Banking Operations Recruitment

Client Relationship Management

Sales Skills

Financial Services Knowledge

Business Development

Education

Degree in Business or Finance

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Banking Operations

Basic c. £45-65k

OTE £100k+

Benefits include 40% Commission. Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office. Early finish on a Friday.

Based London

• Uncapped commission up to 40% – with a scheme designed to motivate, not restrict.

• Genuine path to equity and future leadership – not just lip service.

• True Banking Ops niche – work with over 80 hedge funds and counting

The Person

• You're already operating at senior level in Banking Operations recruitment, or Financial Services more broadly, and are confident on both client and candidate fronts.

• You can speak in detail about how you've built or revived key client relationships, and you're proud of the business you've created from scratch.

• You should enjoy a fast-paced, sales-led environment, and be financially aspirational.

• You see recruitment as a high-value, relationship-driven sales role – where phones beat emails and reputation opens doors.

• If you’ve worked city clients, placed in ops, distribution, trading support, P/Q finance or tech with FS clients – you'll fit right in.

The Company:

• Established for over a decade, this firm has carved out a clear niche in Banking Operations, Middle Office & Transformation recruitment, serving SMEs through to global hedge funds, brokers, and asset managers.

• With over 20 years’ experience, the founder is hands-on and still leading from the front – having billed £150k in the first four months of 2025 alone.

• The business is lean, specialist, and growing – with plans to scale by the end of 2025 and expand internationally into Europe and UAE

• Their long-term goal? Help build a senior team who'll eventually lead a Management Buyout and own the legacy.

• Culture is adult, driven, and accountable – with no silly KPIs, but a serious focus on results, client relationships, and professional standards.

The Role:

• Our client seeks a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a high-performing Banking Operations desk.

• This is a full 360 role, with huge headroom for growth.

• You'll inherit a warm network and have the opportunity to expand market share, revive lapsed clients, and build a client base in partnership with the MD.

• Your billing potential is significant – most consultants reach £200k+ by the end of year one, with £90k OTE typical on £230k billings.

• This is not a delivery-only position, they are looking for someone who loves the chase as much as the close – reviving relationships, creating client expansion strategies, and being proactive in business development.

• Commission is cumulative and uncapped, starting once you hit your base salary and scaling to 40% beyond £300k billings.

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