Executive Recruitment Consultant - Finance

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruitment Consultant to bolster our financial services practice. This senior role focuses on managing executive search assignments, cultivating relationships with financial institutions, and delivering high-caliber C-suite placements in a hybrid work model.

You will lead sophisticated sourcing strategies, conduct deep leadership assessments, mentor junior consultants, and drive growth for the financial services division

Qualifications

• Senior-level executive search experience, preferably in finance.
• Proven ability to place C-suite and senior management roles.
• Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage executive search mandates for senior finance roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to identify candidates at executive levels.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments of executive leadership potential.
• Build relationships with clients including CEOs, CFOs, and HR Directors.
• Provide market intelligence on talent trends and compensation.

Skills

Executive search

Finance recruitment

Stakeholder management

Networking

Executive assessment tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is actively searching for an accomplished Executive Recruitment Consultant to bolster their financial services practice in Centurion, Gauteng. This is a senior-level position for a skilled professional adept at identifying and placing high-calibre finance executives. You will be responsible for managing executive search assignments, building deep relationships with key financial institutions, and ensuring the successful placement of C-suite and senior management roles. The role operates on a hybrid model, allowing for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, centered around our Centurion, Gauteng base. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the leadership landscape within the finance sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage executive search mandates for senior finance roles across various industries.
• Develop sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates at executive levels.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate executive competencies and leadership potential.
• Build and nurture strong, trusted relationships with clients, including CEOs, CFOs, and HR Directors.
• Provide expert market intelligence and strategic advice to clients on talent acquisition and compensation trends.
• Manage the entire search process, from initial client engagement and brief to candidate offer and onboarding support.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within the executive search team.
• Achieve ambitious placement targets and contribute significantly to the growth of the financial services division.
• Represent the firm professionally at industry events and networking functions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (minimum 7 years) in executive search, with a proven specialization in finance recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, high-level search assignments.
• Exceptional understanding of the financial services industry and its talent landscape.
• Superior networking, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in advanced candidate research techniques and executive assessment tools.
• Strong business acumen and ability to operate at a strategic level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, results-driven environment.
• Must be comfortable working a hybrid schedule, splitting time between the Centurion, Gauteng office and remote work.

Benefits

• This role offers a highly competitive compensation package, comprising a substantial base salary and a lucrative performance-based bonus structure.
• Benefits include comprehensive private healthcare, retirement savings plans, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development in executive search.
• You will join a prestigious recruitment consultancy in Centurion, Gauteng, offering a dynamic and supportive hybrid work environment that values both results and employee well-being.