Executive Search Leader, Financial Services – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Commission

Leadership development

Prestigious clients

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead our Financial Services practice in Upington, Northern Cape. This senior role focuses on recruiting for critical positions across banking, insurance, investment, and fintech, with strategy development, executive client engagement, and mentoring junior consultants.

The role is based in our Upington, Northern Cape office. You will leverage deep FS market knowledge and a strong network to drive business growth, build pipelines, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment with a focus on financial services.
• Proven success in executive search and placing senior professionals.
• Excellent business development and client relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments in financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior and exec roles in FS.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to find top candidates.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders at leading financial institutions.
• Provide market insights on talent availability and compensation trends.
• Mentor junior consultants and manage complex projects.
• Identify new business opportunities in FS recruiting.
• Uphold high professional and ethical standards.
• Drive growth and maintain client reputation.

Skills

Executive search

Relationship management

Strategic recruitment

Negotiation

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead our Financial Services practice in Upington, Northern Cape. This senior role focuses on recruiting for critical positions across banking, insurance, investment, and fintech, with strategy development, executive client engagement, and mentoring junior consultants.

The role is based in our Upington, Northern Cape office. You will leverage deep FS market knowledge and a strong network to drive business growth, build pipelines, and