Executive Search Consultant - Financial Services

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from industry leaders

Prestigious, collaborative work环境

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an Executive Search Consultant to identify senior talent for leading financial institutions. You will manage end-to-end assignments, develop advanced search strategies, and advise clients on market trends and compensation.

You will build robust networks, conduct rigorous assessments, and partner with clients to place C-suite leaders while upholding confidentiality and ethics in all engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in executive search, retained search, or senior recruitment within financial services.
• Proven ability to fill C-suite and senior leadership roles.
• Excellent networking, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep knowledge of financial services and talent dynamics.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify target organizations and talent pools.
• Manage end-to-end executive search assignments from brief to placement.
• Develop sophisticated search strategies to identify passive, executive-level candidates.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments of leadership capabilities and culture fit.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior executives and stakeholders in financial services.
• Provide clients with market intelligence, compensation trends, and talent availability.
• Prepare candidate profiles and debriefs with findings and recommendations.
• Network extensively within the financial services community to expand opportunities.
• Uphold high ethics and client confidentiality throughout engagements.

Skills

Executive search experience

C-suite recruitment

Networking

Stakeholder management

Financial services knowledge

Research and analysis

Education

Master's degree in Business/Finance/Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished executive search firm with a strong presence in the financial services sector, is looking for a talented and driven Executive Search Consultant to join their esteemed practice in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is critical in identifying and attracting senior-level talent for leading financial institutions. You will be responsible for managing complex search assignments, building robust networks, and providing expert advice to clients on talent acquisition strategies. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with influential leaders and shape the future of prominent organizations within the finance industry. The successful candidate will thrive in a results-oriented environment and possess a keen understanding of the nuances of executive recruitment in the financial services landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify target organizations and key talent pools for executive searches.
• Manage end-to-end executive search assignments, from client brief to candidate placement, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Develop sophisticated search strategies and execute them with precision to identify passive candidates at the executive level.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and rigorous assessments to evaluate candidates' leadership capabilities, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders within the financial services industry across East London and beyond.
• Provide expert consultation to clients on market intelligence, compensation trends, and talent availability for critical roles.
• Prepare comprehensive candidate profiles and debriefs for clients, presenting findings and recommendations.
• Network extensively within the financial services community to expand the firm's reach and identify potential opportunities.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and client confidentiality throughout all engagements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive search, retained search, or a senior recruitment role, with a specialization in financial services.
• Proven ability to successfully conduct high-level searches for C-suite and senior leadership positions.
• Exceptional networking, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry, its key players, and talent dynamics.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and consultative approach.
• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Psychology, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel as required for client meetings and candidate interviews.
• Commitment to working from our East London office.

Benefits

• Significant earning potential through a competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Access to high-profile clients and challenging executive search assignments.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship from industry leaders.
• A prestigious and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to shape the leadership landscape of the financial services sector in the Eastern Cape.