Senior Executive Search Lead – Financial Services

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare and retirement benefits

International travel opportunities

Mentorship from industry leaders

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Executive Search Specialist to lead senior-level assignments in the financial services sector. You will manage end-to-end search mandates for C-suite and senior leadership, leveraging a strong network and sophisticated research methods for impactful placements.

You will build trusted client and candidate relationships, conduct rigorous assessments, and guide negotiations through to placement while upholding the highest ethical standards. Based in Tembisa.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in executive search, with a focus on financial services.
• Proven success filling C-suite and senior leadership roles.
• Extensive network within South Africa's financial services sector.
• Exceptional research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Superior communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of organizational structures and talent management.
• Discretion, integrity and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end executive search assignments for senior roles in financial services.
• Conduct market research to identify candidates and understand market dynamics.
• Develop sourcing strategies to reach passive candidates meeting client needs.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and assessments of leadership potential.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives and client decision-makers.
• Present shortlisted candidates with profiles and recommendations.
• Facilitate offers, negotiations and smooth transitions for placed candidates.
• Support business development and client relationship management.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical standards.

Skills

Executive search experience 7+ years

C-suite/senior leadership recruitment

Market research and intelligence

Stakeholder management

Communication and presentation

Discretion and integrity

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Psychology

Tools

Executive search databases

Market intelligence tools

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an Executive Search Specialist to lead senior-level assignments in the financial services sector. You will manage end-to-end search mandates for C-suite and senior leadership, leveraging a strong network and sophisticated research methods for impactful placements.

You will build trusted client and candidate relationships, conduct rigorous assessments, and guide negotiations through to placement while upholding the highest ethical standards. Based in Tembisa.