Recruitment Consultant - Financial Services

Charterhouse Partnership; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership is seeking a Recruitment Consultant focused on the Financial Services sector in Hong Kong. You will engage with mid to senior candidates and clients across banking, asset management, insurance, fintech and professional services to drive successful placements.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, proactive business development, and building lasting professional relationships in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recruitment agency experience (contingency or retained search).
• In-house recruitment experience only will not be considered.
• Financial services sector experience highly preferred.
• Strategic thinker who can plan and drive execution.
• Passionate about building relationships within the financial services community.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships across financial services firms.
• Utilize headhunting and talent mapping to engage passive candidates.
• Manage candidates across front-to-back office functions to ensure successful placements.
• Stay informed on market trends, regulatory developments, and movements in FS.
• Provide market insights and guidance to candidates navigating career paths.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organization

English

Cantonese/Mandarin helpful

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant - Financial Services

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and engaging consultant to focus on talent recruitment within the Financial Services sector. You will work closely with mid to senior candidates and clients across banking, asset management, insurance, fintech, and professional services to drive business success. If you are a strategic thinker who acts decisively and is passionate about building meaningful professional relationships, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationships: Build and maintain trusted, long-term partnerships with existing and prospective clients across the financial services sector. Proactively identify business development opportunities and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, positioning yourself as the go-to partner for clients' talent needs.
• Headhunting & Talent Mapping: Utilise advanced headhunting techniques, including direct sourcing, talent mapping, market intelligence gathering, and competitor analysis, to identify and engage passive candidates. Demonstrate the ability to approach and attract hard-to-reach, high-calibre professionals who are not actively on the market.
• Candidate Management: Develop strong relationships with candidates across front-office, middle-office, and back-office functions to ensure reliable sourcing and successful placement of top talent for clients.
• Market Expertise: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and market movements within the financial services sector to provide credible and value-added advice to both clients and candidates.
• Career Guidance: Provide market insights and strategic advice to help candidates navigate their career development paths.

Requirements

• Degree holder, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a recruitment agency environment (contingency or retained search). Candidates with in-house recruitment experience only will not be considered.
• Proven track record in the financial services sector is highly preferred.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to act decisively - capable of formulating plans and driving execution through to results.
• Genuine passion for connecting with people and the maturity to build meaningful relationships within the financial services professional community.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, with an attractive performance commission structure and uncapped earning potential.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.