Senior Executive Search Consultant – Financial Services

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Growth opportunities

Influential networks

Challenging environment

Collaborative culture in George

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Specialist Executive Search Consultant for its George, Western Cape practice. You will identify, engage, and place senior executives across industries, with emphasis on financial services.

You will manage complex assignments, build strong relationships with C-suite professionals, and advise clients on leadership needs. The role demands strategic thinking, deep market insight, and exceptional networking—driving results in a demanding, rewarding environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in executive search or retained executive recruitment, ideally with a focus on financial services.
• Strong track record in delivering complex, senior-level search assignments.
• Exceptional networking, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical and research capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of executive assessment techniques and methodologies.
• Superior communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Discretion and high level of professional integrity.
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage demanding workload in George.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth executive search assignments for senior leadership across diverse sectors, particularly finance.
• Developing comprehensive search strategies to identify top-tier talent.
• Building and nurturing a strong network of senior professionals and industry leaders.
• Conducting competency-based interviews and psychometric evaluations.
• Presenting thoroughly vetted candidate profiles to clients with insights and recommendations.
• Managing client relationships at the executive level with clear, timely communication.
• Developing market intelligence reports on compensation, talent availability, and industry trends.
• Negotiating complex executive compensation packages and facilitating offer acceptance.
• Contributing to thought leadership and business development initiatives.

Skills

Executive search

C-suite networking

Client management

Market intelligence

Assessment techniques

Communication skills

Discretion and integrity

Autonomous workload management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/psychology or related field

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Specialist Executive Search Consultant for its George, Western Cape practice. You will identify, engage, and place senior executives across industries, with emphasis on financial services.

You will manage complex assignments, build strong relationships with C-suite professionals, and advise clients on leadership needs. The role demands strategic thinking, deep market insight, and exceptional networking—driving results in a demanding, rewarding environment