Consultant - Contracting BFSI

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to build client partnerships across banking, financial services and insurance, connecting professionals with contract, interim and project-based opportunities. You will support clients with business continuity and specialist hiring needs while engaging professionals for career opportunities.

Join a global network with structured training, clear progression, and a platform to grow in flexible talent solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, banking or financial services.
• Ability to identify opportunities and manage client relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with banks, financial services organisations and insurers.
• Identify new business opportunities from transformation programmes and regulatory projects.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including client briefings and candidate sourcing.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define assignment scope and screening requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and confidentiality.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Banking & FS

Sales & BD

Account management

Client engagement

Negotiation

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

Build client partnerships and connectprofessionals with contract, interim and project-based opportunities acrossbanking, financial services and insurance.

Develop your expertise in flexible talentsolutions and grow your career with Michael Page, supported by structuredtraining, clear progression and a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore's Banking,Financial Services & Insurance Contracting practice, helping financialinstitutions access talent for contract, interim and project-based assignments.You will support clients with business continuity, transformation andspecialist hiring needs, while connecting professionals with careeropportunities. We welcome relevant experience in recruitment, financialservices, sales, business development or account management.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognisedleader in professional recruitment, with a presence in over 30 countries and areputation built on excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regionalhub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office offers theopportunity to join a team of exceptional talent, partnering with some of theworld's leading organisations across a broad range of sectors. With access to astrong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the freedom to build your own strategy,Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow andsucceed.

Role Description

As a Recruitment Consultant at MichaelPage, you will:

• Develop relationships with banks, financial services organisations and insurers, understanding their businesses and requirements for contract and interim talent.
• Identify new business opportunities arising from transformation programmes, regulatory projects, operational requirements, leave cover and temporary skills gaps.
• Advise clients on recruitment solutions for time-bound assignments, interim appointments and project-based roles.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and assignment follow-up.
• Work with hiring managers to define assignment scope, required expertise, duration, working arrangements and relevant screening requirements.
• Build candidate networks across relevant functions, including operations, risk, compliance, finance, and project and change management, through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their functional expertise, financial services experience, relevant achievements and availability.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, assignment expectations and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees, assignment terms and service agreements within company guidelines.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams on engagement arrangements, pre-employment checks, onboarding, documentation and assignment administration in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and placed professionals to support assignment delivery, address concerns and discuss extensions or future opportunities.
• Develop your understanding of financial services functions, industry developments and flexible workforce models to support informed recruitment advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information confidentially.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, service quality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who candemonstrate:

• Relevant experience in recruitment, banking, financial services, insurance, sales, business development or account management, with skills transferable to client engagement and recruitment delivery.
• An interest in contracting solutions and a willingness to develop expertise in flexible talent arrangements. Experience in financial services recruitment or contract staffing would be an advantage.
• The ability to understand business requirements and translate them into clear hiring and assignment briefs.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and onboarding requirements.
• Responsiveness and sound judgement when managing time-sensitive requirements and changing assignment needs.
• Attention to detail when handling commercial terms, screening requirements, assignment documentation and recruitment records.
• A commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality and building trusted, long-term professio