Senior Talent Partner - Financial Services

Placements24; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior Talent Partner to join our specialist team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role manages end-to-end recruitment for financial services clients, from front-office to back-office, building strong relationships and delivering exceptional talent.

The ideal candidate has proven senior recruitment experience within banking, insurance, asset management or fintech, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Talent Partner or Senior Recruiter with a strong focus on financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for complex roles within banking, insurance, asset management, or fintech.
• In-depth understanding of the financial services industry and its talent requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment sourcing tools.
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and demanding recruitment projects.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a commitment to quality.
• Must be based in or willing to work a hybrid model in Randburg, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for financial services clients, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent in banking, insurance, investments, and fintech.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.
• Source passive candidates through advanced research, networking, and utilization of various platforms.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and consultative advice to clients.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service delivery and a positive candidate experience.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and talent market dynamics within financial services.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Sourcing proficiency

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior Talent Partner to join our specialist team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is designed for an experienced recruitment professional to manage and execute end-to-end recruitment processes for clients within the financial services sector. You will be instrumental in building strong relationships with clients, understanding their business objectives, and sourcing exceptional talent for critical roles, from front-office to back-office functions. This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your expertise in financial services recruitment and contribute significantly to the strategic growth of our clients. The ideal candidate will possess a sophisticated understanding of the financial services industry and a proven ability to attract and engage top-tier professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for financial services clients, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent in banking, insurance, investments, and fintech.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.
• Source passive candidates through advanced research, networking, and utilization of various platforms.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and consultative advice to clients.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service delivery and a positive candidate experience.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and talent market dynamics within financial services.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Partner or Senior Recruiter, with a strong focus on the financial services sector.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for complex roles within banking, insurance, asset management, or fintech.
• In-depth understanding of the financial services industry and its talent requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment sourcing tools.
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and demanding recruitment projects.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a commitment to quality.
• Must be based in or willing to work a hybrid model in Randburg, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous bonus structure tied to performance and client satisfaction.
• Opportunity to work with leading firms in the South African financial services sector.
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles.
• Hybrid work arrangements for a balanced work-life integration.
• Join a highly respected and professional recruitment consultancy.