HR Manager, Recruitment (Senior Recruiter)

CACEIS; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset servicing firm in Putrajaya is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead recruitment efforts across multiple business units. This high-impact role requires 7 to 10 years of experience in recruitment, ideally within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will partner with hiring managers and ensure a high-touch candidate experience while driving operational excellence and compliance. Exceptional interpersonal skills and data fluency are essential for success in navigating complex hiring environments.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of recruitment experience, ideally within financial services.
• Strong business knowledge of asset servicing to source niche profiles.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned business groups.
• Partner with hiring managers as a strategic advisor.
• Maintain data accuracy across recruitment systems.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Interpersonal skills

Data fluency

Proactive mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Digital sourcing tools

Job description

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high‑quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

As the Senior Recruiter, you will lead key hiring efforts across multiple business units, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and a role model for recruitment excellence. This is a high‑impact role that requires strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently in complex hiring situations.

What will you do?

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for assigned business groups, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring timely delivery, quality hires, and alignment with business and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with hiring managers as a strategic advisor, delivering market insights and data‑driven recommendations that support informed hiring decisions.
• Champion a high‑touch candidate experience, assessing cultural fit, long‑term potential, and motivation; collaborate with internal teams to ensure onboarding processes meet operational and compliance standards.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity across recruitment systems, while supporting talent pipeline development and market mapping for critical and niche roles.
• Utilize reporting data to identify trends, address process inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Manage external vendor relationships and background screening processes, ensuring all recruitment activities comply with regulations and internal audit requirements.
• Mentor junior team members by sharing best practices, fostering consistency, and modeling proactive behavior in meeting the hiring demands of a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrate agility and resourcefulness in navigating ambiguity, embracing feedback, and driving a culture of compliance, learning, and operational excellence.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• 7 to 10 years of recruitment experience, ideally within financial services or shared services, with a track record of driving results.
• Strong business and product knowledge of asset servicing, with the ability to source niche profiles aligned with business needs.
• Comfortable with recruitment data, market mapping, and KPI tracking; proficient in MS Office and digital sourcing tools to drive data‑informed hiring.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels and translating business needs into effective hiring strategies.
• Proven success in managing complex hiring campaigns, influencing senior decision‑makers, and navigating ambiguity with confidence.
• A proactive mindset, with a demonstrated ability to identify gaps, take initiative, and improve recruitment processes without waiting for instruction.
• Operational discipline, including the ability to work independently, juggle multiple requisitions, and maintain consistency and quality across deliverables.
• Data fluency, with hands‑on experience in market mapping, recruitment analytics, and KPI tracking to inform decisions and drive accountability.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, solution‑oriented, and confident navigating complex hiring needs.

Nice‑to‑have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and familiarity with digital sourcing platforms to support efficient, data‑informed hiring.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in documentation and process execution, ensuring consistency and credibility across touchpoints.