Senior Recruitment Consultant - Risk (Financial Services)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment business is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in Risk for their London office. Join a dynamic team where you’ll manage high-profile hires in Financial Services, contributing to impactful talent solutions while enjoying a flexible hybrid work model and clear career progression.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid model

Industry-leading commission

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting within Financial Services, with a focus on Risk.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.
• Proactive approach with excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Risk recruitment across Financial Services.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships.
• Own the end-to-end recruitment process.

Skills

Client Engagement

Innovative Sourcing

Market Intelligence

Mentorship

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant – Risk (Financial Services)

Location: London (Aldgate)

Connecting People, Creating Impact

Are you a recruitment expert ready to shape careers and deliver meaningful results in the Financial Services sector? Meraki Talent is growing our London office, and we’re looking for a Senior Consultant with experience in Risk recruitment to join our expanding Financial Services team.

Why Meraki Talent?

We’re not just another recruitment business. At Meraki Talent, we combine global reach with local insight to connect exceptional talent with world-class organisations across the Financial and Professional Services sectors. From high-growth start-ups to global institutions, we deliver tailored, scalable, and impactful talent solutions.

Your Role:

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll lead on Risk recruitment across Financial Services. You’ll work with leading banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintechs to place top-tier risk professionals in roles spanning credit, market, operational, enterprise, and regulatory risk.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and nurture strong client relationships, offering insights and solutions tailored to hiring needs within risk management functions.
• Identify and engage high-performing Risk professionals using innovative sourcing and headhunting methods.
• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for both clients and candidates.
• Provide strategic market intelligence on compensation, regulatory changes, and talent trends to inform client decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, success-focused team culture.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience recruiting within Financial Services, with a focus on Risk, Compliance, or Governance roles.
• A strong track record of delivering high-quality, consultative recruitment solutions. Excellent client engagement skills and a relationship-first mindset.
• A proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• A genuine interest in the evolving risk landscape within Financial Services.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be part of an ambitious, high-impact team that values integrity, expertise, and collaboration.
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
• A flexible hybrid model with autonomy to own your market.
• Industry-leading commission and performance rewards.

Ready to Build Your Future with Meraki Talent?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and join a business that connects people and creates impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and make your mark with Meraki Talent.