Senior Executive Search Consultant - Financial Services

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Global network access

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to high-profile assignments

Well-respected firm culture

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, invites an accomplished Executive Search Consultant to join a premier recruitment consultancy. You will lead strategic searches for C-suite and senior finance professionals, advise clients, map markets, and manage complex assignments with discretion.

This senior role requires at least 5 years in executive search within financial services, strong networking, and the ability to drive business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in executive search or retained recruitment with a finance focus.
• Strong networking, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in client relationship management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify senior candidates.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies for niche roles.
• Engage discreetly with high-caliber candidates and assess fit.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in financial services.
• Prepare candidate profiles and client reports.
• Manage end-to-end search process and timely placements.
• Collaborate with partners on complex assignments.
• Identify new client opportunities and contribute to business development.

Skills

Executive search

Senior-level recruitment

Networking

Client relationships

Education

Business/Finance degree

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, invites an accomplished Executive Search Consultant to join a premier recruitment consultancy. You will lead strategic searches for C-suite and senior finance professionals, advise clients, map markets, and manage complex assignments with discretion.

This senior role requires at least 5 years in executive search within financial services, strong networking, and the ability to drive business development.