Remote Financial Services Recruiter

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive annual salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Financial Services Recruiter to join its fully remote team. You will identify, attract and place top talent across South Africa, including Stellenbosch, in banking, investment management, insurance and fintech.

You will build strong relationships with clients and candidates, conduct end-to-end recruitment, screen and interview, negotiate offers, and guide onboarding while meeting ambitious targets in a flexible, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in recruitment with financial services focus.
• Experience recruiting for Financial Analysts, Fund Managers, etc.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building.
• Proficient with ATS and recruitment tools.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Experience with Stellenbosch/Western Cape clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end recruitment for financial services roles from junior to leadership.
• Develop sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify candidates.
• Build and maintain relationships with banking, investment, insurance, fintech clients.
• Screen and interview candidates for skills, market knowledge, and culture fit.
• Manage candidate experience with professional communication.
• Negotiate offers and onboard successful candidates.
• Provide market insights on talent acquisition strategies.
• Use ATS to manage pipelines and track progress.
• Exceed recruitment targets and KPIs in a remote setting.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Client relationships

Candidate interviewing

Negotiation

ATS proficiency

Remote work discipline

Multi-search management

Financial services knowledge

Market insight sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or HR

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a seasoned Remote Financial Services Recruiter to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role will focus on identifying, attracting, and placing top talent within the dynamic financial services sector, including roles in banking, investment management, insurance, and fintech. Operating in a remote-first capacity, you will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with clients and candidates across South Africa and potentially internationally. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced recruiter to leverage their expertise in a flexible, remote environment, contributing to the strategic growth of our client and their esteemed financial services clientele. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the financial markets and a proven track record of success in executive and specialized recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end recruitment for a range of financial services roles, from junior positions to senior leadership.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates within the financial sector.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients in banking, investment, insurance, and fintech.
• Screen and interview candidates, assessing their technical skills, market knowledge, and cultural fit.
• Manage the candidate experience, ensuring professionalism and prompt communication.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the onboarding process for successful candidates.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and talent market dynamics in financial services.
• Utilize recruitment technology and ATS effectively to manage pipelines and track progress.
• Achieve and consistently exceed recruitment targets and KPIs in a remote setting.
• Provide market insights and consultative advice to clients on talent acquisition strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of proven experience in recruitment, with a significant specialization in the financial services sector.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for roles such as Financial Analysts, Investment Bankers, Fund Managers, Compliance Officers, and Fintech specialists.
• Strong understanding of the financial services industry, its key players, and talent requirements.
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• A highly self-motivated and disciplined approach to working autonomously in a remote environment.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and prioritize effectively.
• A relevant degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Human Resources is preferred.
• Experience working with clients in the Stellenbosch or broader Western Cape financial hub is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Attractive commission structure and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and access to industry insights.
• Work with prestigious clients in the financial services sector.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.
• Be part of a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy known for its specialization.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of roles within the financial industry.
• Potential for career advancement and specialization within remote financial recruitment.