Remote Financial Services Talent Scout

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission structure

Fully remote

Top-tier clients

Professional development

Advanced recruitment tools

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Financial Services Recruitment Consultant to join a highly respected consultancy. This role is fully remote in South Africa, with a focus on sourcing and placing top talent in banking, investment, insurance, and wealth management.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong relationships with clients and candidates, and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment, with a focus on financial services.
• Proven success placing analysts, compliance officers, investment managers, risk specialists, and bankers.
• Deep knowledge of FAIS and FICA regulatory frameworks.
• Strong client relationships and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for financial services roles.
• Engage with banks, investment firms and insurers to assess needs.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates across finance, risk, and operations.
• Build and maintain a diverse talent pipeline.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from outreach to offers.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Aim to consistently exceed recruitment targets and KPIs.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Recruitment software

Databases

Professional networking platforms

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Financial Services Recruitment Consultant to join a highly respected consultancy. This role is fully remote in South Africa, with a focus on sourcing and placing top talent in banking, investment, insurance, and wealth management.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong relationships with clients and candidates, and stay ahead of regulatory changes.