Technology Recruiter

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Singapore seeks a Technology Recruiter to own a 360° desk, build client relationships, originate mandates, and place top technology talent across permanent and contract roles. This role suits commercially driven individuals who thrive on autonomy, accountability and clear revenue targets, with the opportunity to scale a desk in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Join a global specialist recruitment firm focused on financial services, technology, and high-growth

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial instincts.
• Ability to build and manage client relationships.
• Resilience in a high-performance environment.
• Proactive approach with ability to scale a desk from scratch.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.
• Results-oriented with clear revenue targets.

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
• Head hunt, 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

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial instincts

Resilience

Autonomy

Communication skills

Senior stakeholders

Execution

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 Recruiter across various levels of seniority to join our Singapore 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