Talent Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consulting firm in the UK seeks a Recruitment Consultant specializing in financial services. The successful candidate will manage the entire recruitment process, from sourcing top finance talent to ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role requires significant experience in full-cycle recruitment and a strong understanding of financial services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of ATS and digital recruitment strategies.
• Exceptional communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage qualified candidates within financial services.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and market challenges.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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LevelUP HCS provides strategic recruitment consulting services designed to help companies scale efficiently and confidently. Our approach combines deep industry expertise, talent advisory solutions, and recruitment process optimization to ensure our clients attract and retain top talent.

We are pioneers in integrating subject matter expert (SME) recruiters with management consulting, delivering high-quality hires at optimized costs. Our solutions are flexible, offering dedicated recruitment teams that can operate on-site or remotely, tailored to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Recruitment

• Identify, attract, and engage highly qualified candidates within financial services.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of finance professionals, including analysts, portfolio managers, risk specialists, and compliance experts.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies aligned with industry trends and business objectives.
• Evaluate resumes and candidate credentials to assess technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and financial expertise.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Maintain a strong employer brand while upholding compliance with industry regulations and hiring best practices.

Stakeholder & Process Management

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand recruitment needs, workforce planning, and market challenges.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute efficient, data-driven hiring strategies.
• Stay informed on financial services industry trends, talent movements, and regulatory changes impacting hiring.
• Develop, facilitate, and oversee recruitment policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and adherence to financial industry compliance standards.
• Support succession planning efforts by identifying and engaging key financial talent for strategic hires.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required Experience

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience within financial services, either in corporate talent acquisition or agency recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Proven ability to manage multiple recruitment projects in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior finance professionals.
• Ability to handle confidential financial hiring data with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance business needs, market trends, and compliance considerations.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of digital recruitment strategies, with experience sourcing finance professionals via LinkedIn, industry job boards, and networking platforms.