Tech Recruiter

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Technology Headhunter to lead a full 360 recruitment desk focused on technology within financial services and fintech sectors. You will originate mandates, build client relationships, and deliver top‑tier technology talent on permanent and contract mandates.

The role rewards an entrepreneurial, commercially driven professional who thrives in fast‑paced, autonomous environments and is motivated by tangible results and desk growth.

Qualifications

• Highly driven with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial instincts.
• Resilience to perform in a high‑performance environment.
• Proactive approach and willingness to build and grow a desk from the ground up.
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Results‑oriented with a clear focus on execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full 360 recruitment desk within technology across financial services, fintech, or related sectors.
• Proactively develop new business opportunities while expanding and deepening existing client relationships.
• Headhunt, assess, and place mid-to senior-level technology professionals.
• Advise clients on hiring strategies, market insights, and compensation trends.
• Manage end-to-end candidate lifecycle from sourcing to placement.
• Build a strong personal brand through networking, referrals, and market engagement.
• Consistently deliver against revenue targets and KPIs.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial instincts

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Communication skills

Job description

Selby Jennings is a global specialist recruitment firm focused on financial services, technology, and high-growth markets. We partner with leading banks, buy-side institutions, fintechs, and digital asset firms across APAC and internationally.

We are seeking high-caliber Technology Headhunter across various levels of seniority to join our Hong Kong platform. This is a true 360 role designed for individuals who are commercially driven, execution-focused, and motivated to build and scale their own desk.

The Role

As a Technology Headhunter, you will operate as a market specialist, owning your desk end-to-end. You will be responsible for developing client relationships, originating mandates, and delivering top-tier technology talent across permanent and/or contract mandates.

This opportunity is best suited to individuals who thrive in fast-paced, performance-driven environments and are motivated by autonomy, accountability, and tangible results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full 360 recruitment desk within technology across financial services, fintech, or related sectors
• Proactively develop new business opportunities while expanding and deepening existing client relationships
• Headhunt, assess, and place mid-to senior-level technology professionals
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on hiring strategies, market insights, and compensation trends
• Manage the end-to-end candidate lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing through to offer management and placement
• Build a strong personal brand through networking, referrals, and market engagement
• Consistently deliver against revenue targets and key performance metrics

What We're Looking For

• A highly driven, entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial instincts
• Resilience and the ability to perform in a high-performance environment
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to build and grow a desk from the ground up
• Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• A results-oriented mindset with a clear focus on execution

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.