Recruitment Consultant - Finance

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Commission opportunity

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Recruitment Consultant specializing in the Finance sector to join a fully remote, high-performing team. You will connect financial institutions with top-tier professionals, including accountants, analysts, and controllers, and manage the entire recruitment process from client engagement to offer negotiation.

You will work autonomously in a remote-first environment, collaborating with clients and candidates to deliver outstanding placements and drive business

Qualifications

• Experience as a Recruitment Consultant focused on finance.
• Proven success sourcing and placing finance professionals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for remote work.
• Proficient with ATS and recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for finance roles including accounting, audit, tax, and financial analysis.
• Source and attract qualified finance professionals using advanced search techniques and networks.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments of candidates' technical skills and career goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in financial services.
• Negotiate offers and manage candidate experience for successful placements.
• Stay informed about market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability.

Skills

Finance recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

ATS proficiency

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Recruitment Consultant specializing in the Finance sector to join their fully remote, high-performing team. This role is essential for connecting financial institutions and corporations with top-tier finance professionals, including accountants, analysts, and controllers. You will manage the entire recruitment process, from initial client engagement and needs assessment to candidate sourcing, screening, and offer negotiation. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a substantial impact within a dynamic, results-oriented, and remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for finance roles, including accounting, audit, tax, and financial analysis positions.
• Source and attract qualified finance professionals using advanced search techniques and professional networks.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical skills, financial acumen, and career aspirations.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients in the financial services industry.
• Negotiate offers and manage the candidate experience to ensure successful placements and client satisfaction.
• Stay informed about current financial market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant or Recruiter, with a strong focus on the finance industry.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates in finance-related roles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, adapted for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various recruitment tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and achieve targets in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and a lucrative commission structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading consultancy.
• A supportive, collaborative, and innovative remote work culture.