Associate Recruitment Consultant

The Legends Agency; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an Associate Recruitment Consultant to support their growth in Investment Banking and Private Equity recruitment. This remote role, based in South Africa, requires candidates with at least 18 months of recruitment experience, preferably within the UK or US markets. The successful candidate will source top-tier candidates, maintain market data, and support business development efforts. Expected working hours align with UK/US time zones, enhancing collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of recruitment experience, ideally in UK or US markets.
• Experience recruiting within Investment Banking or Private Equity preferred.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen inbound candidate enquiries to assess motivations and suitability.
• Source candidates via database and LinkedIn for active mandates.
• Conduct interviews and write candidate overviews for shortlist packs.
• Maintain accurate market mapping and candidate records.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Database sourcing

Networking skills

Tools

LinkedIn

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Join a London-Based Executive Search Firm with Global Reach

Remote (South Africa) | R35 000 - R37 000 + commission | UK & US Hours (10 am -7 pm/ 11 am -8pm SA Time)

About Our Client

This executive search firm, founded in 2013 and based in London, specialises in Investment Banking and Private Equity recruitment. With over 40 years of combined industry experience, the team has successfully partnered with leading financial institutions across the UK, Europe, and North America. Their established track record and international network make them a trusted recruitment partner in the financial services space.

The Role: Associate Recruitment Consultant

This role supports the growth of client and candidate pipelines by working across executive mandates within Investment Banking and Private Equity. Based remotely in South Africa, you will be responsible for sourcing top-tier candidates, maintaining accurate market data, and supporting business development efforts as the firm expands across North America and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 18 months of recruitment experience required
• Respond to and screen inbound candidate enquiries to assess motivations and suitability
• Source candidates via database and LinkedIn for active mandates
• Conduct interviews and write candidate overviews for shortlist packs
• Maintain accurate market mapping and candidate records
• Build a pool of Analyst and Associate-level candidates globally
• Generate leads and insights through candidate calls and networking
• Conduct internet research to identify and map new client contacts
• Support client outreach efforts with targeted emails and database updates

About You

• At least 18 months of recruitment experience, ideally in UK or US markets
• Experience recruiting within Investment Banking or Private Equity preferred, but other Professional Services sectors also considered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident working with LinkedIn and recruitment databases
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Comfortable working fully remotely and aligning with UK/US time zones (10 am -7 pmSA / 11 am -8pm SA one day per week)