Principal Recruitment Consultant - Financial Services

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

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced and strategic Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead their Financial Services practice in Upington, Northern Cape. This is a senior role requiring extensive expertise in recruiting for critical positions within banking, insurance, investment, and fintech sectors. You will be responsible for developing and executing advanced recruitment strategies, managing key client relationships at the executive level, and mentoring junior consultants. The ideal candidate possesses a profound understanding of the financial services market, exceptional networking capabilities, and a track record of success in placing senior professionals. This role is based in our Upington, Northern Cape office and is crucial for driving business growth and maintaining our client's reputation as a leader in financial services recruitment. Embrace the challenge of shaping talent acquisition within a vital industry from the unique location of Upington, Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for senior and executive-level roles within the financial services industry.
• Develop and implement proactive talent sourcing strategies to identify high-caliber candidates across various financial disciplines.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in leading financial institutions.
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to provide clients with valuable insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and market dynamics.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the recruitment team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Manage complex recruitment projects, ensuring timely and successful placements that meet client expectations.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities within the financial services sector.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical practice in all recruitment activities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on the financial services sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in recruiting for roles such as Investment Bankers, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Portfolio Managers, and Fintech Specialists.
• Proven success in managing executive search assignments and building robust candidate pipelines.
• Excellent business development and client relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments and compliance requirements within financial services.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and communication abilities.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Willingness to be based in Upington, Northern Cape.

Benefits

• Significant earning potential through a high base salary and a generous, performance-driven commission structure.
• Access to a high-profile client portfolio and challenging executive mandates.
• Opportunities for leadership development and strategic career advancement.
• A professional and supportive work environment in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Be part of a market-leading recruitment consultancy known for its expertise.