Talent Acquisition Specialist

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to lead Front Office recruitment across a dynamic Financial Services environment in London. This role collaborates with senior stakeholders to attract and secure high-calibre talent.

You will manage the full lifecycle, conduct market mapping and direct sourcing, build pipelines, and shape recruitment strategy with a focus on DEI and candidate experience. The position is hybrid with four office days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven Talent Acquisition experience in Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience recruiting Associate–Director level Front Office roles.
• Strong understanding of Front Office markets and talent landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for Front Office vacancies across Financial Services.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Conduct proactive talent mapping, market research and direct sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of Front Office talent.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial engagement through onboarding.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Stakeholder management

Market mapping

Front Office recruitment

Sourcing strategy

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner - Front Office

Location: London

Working Pattern: Hybrid (4 days per week in the office)

Sector: Financial Services

Client Details

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to lead Front Office recruitment across a dynamic Financial Services environment. This role will partner closely with senior stakeholders to attract, engage and secure high-calibre talent across revenue-generating functions, delivering strategic hiring solutions in a highly competitive market.

The successful candidate will possess deep Financial Services recruitment expertise, a strong understanding of Front Office talent markets and a proven ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders.

Description

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for Front Office vacancies across Financial Services.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Conduct proactive talent mapping, market research and direct sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of Front Office talent.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial engagement through to onboarding.
• Advise stakeholders on market trends, competitor activity, talent availability and compensation benchmarking.
• Manage agency relationships where appropriate and drive direct sourcing initiatives.
• Support diversity, equity and inclusion objectives through innovative attraction strategies.
• Produce and analyse recruitment metrics to support business decision-making.
• Ensure all hiring activities comply with internal governance and regulatory requirements.

Profile

• Proven Talent Acquisition experience within the Financial Services sector.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience recruiting Associate - Director level
• Strong understanding of Financial Services markets and Front Office functions.
• Track record of successfully delivering complex and senior-level hiring campaigns.
• Expertise in direct sourcing, networking and market mapping.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to partner with senior business leaders and front-office teams.
• Exposure to strategic and high-profile hiring initiatives.
• Collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working model with 4 days per week in the office.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best