Senior Manager - Compliance and FinCrime Recruitment

Hamlyn Williams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamlyn Williams is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Compliance Recruitment in New York City. This role involves leading a high-performing recruitment team, managing client relationships, and driving business growth within the Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Financial Services recruiting, team management, and a desire for leadership growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Excellent commission structure

Commuter Benefits

Paid Sabbaticals

Work From Anywhere Perks

Generous PTO plan

Regular vacation incentives

In-house leadership training

Clear advancement targets

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services recruiting, ideally compliance.
• Proven track record in developing business and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of FS recruiters and manage client relationships.
• Target new clients and provide market insights.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing recruitment team.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Recruiting

Client Relationship Management

Market Knowledge

Job description

Hamlyn Williams continues to be the global market leader in Regulated Industries Recruitment. Our brands span across Financial Services, Life Sciences, & Technology. Founded in London, we have continued to expand globally and now have offices in New York, San Diego, London, Cardiff, and Amsterdam.

Due to exceptional performance and market presence, Hamlyn Williams is looking for a sales-focused Senior Manager of Financial Compliance Recruitment in New York City.

The Role :

As our US business grows, we are looking for leaders to help scale our Financial Services Compliance recruitment team. You will be a key part of our journey, acting as both a recruitment team lead and a strategic leader for the larger Financial Service division. Our Compliance recruitment team is the highest performing desk within the organization and plays a vital role in cross-collaboration within our US Finance division.

We seek an experienced Manager with aspirations for leadership growth, team development, and market ownership as the division expands.

What you bring to the table :

• Experience in the Financial Services recruiting space, ideally including compliance, FCC, Corporate Governance, etc.
• Experience managing high-performing teams and leaders
• Experience working a full-desk model (sales/account management & recruiting), managing multiple client relationships & accounts
• A proven track record of developing your own business and billings within a niche, candidate-short vertical discipline
• A desire to grow a function to a large scale while managing and developing recruitment consultants and future leaders
• A positive attitude and an engaging, business-like approach

A snapshot of the role :

• Target new clients and top-tier talent, acting as a consultant between candidates and clients, coaching both through the interview process
• Offer recommendations and educate clients and candidates on current market conditions
• Lead a team of specialized/full-desk FS recruiters, serving as a recruiting business partner and subject matter expert
• Allocate sales and recruiting efforts to current open positions, proactive searches, and set KPIs
• Collaborate with the Director of Financial Services to develop operations and strategy
• Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing recruiting team
• Communicate effectively, providing timely feedback, setting expectations, and ensuring accountability
• Assist in achieving weekly placement goals

What HW offers you :

• Competitive base salary with uncapped earning potential
• Excellent commission structure with management bonuses
• Benefits include Commuter Benefits, Paid Sabbaticals, Work From Anywhere Perks
• Generous PTO plan (increasing with tenure and level), public holidays, free vacation between Christmas & New Year, Wellbeing Day
• Regular vacation incentives (recent trips include Croatia & Barcelona)
• True 40-hour work week (leave at 3:30 pm on Fridays!)
• Global relocation and visa sponsorship opportunities (offices in NYC, San Diego, London, Cardiff, Amsterdam, and more)
• In-house leadership and management training programs
• Clear advancement targets and opportunities