Senior Finance Executive Search Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Executive Search Consultant to strengthen the finance division in Gauteng. You will identify, engage and place top-tier finance executives for leading organizations, building networks and delivering strategic talent solutions.

Based in Tembisa offices, you will drive market research, candidate assessment, and client advisory, overseeing end-to-end search processes and negotiating complex compensation packages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in executive search or recruitment in the finance domain.
• Track record of placing C-suite and senior-level executives in financial services.
• Strong understanding of banking, investment and insurance sectors.
• Exceptional research, analytical and interviewing skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities to engage senior executives.
• Ability to manage multiple complex search assignments concurrently.
• Proficient with executive search databases and recruitment technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business; Master’s preferred.
• Unquestionable integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market mapping and research to identify executive candidates.
• Execute targeted searches to attract passive candidates for senior finance roles.
• Build and nurture a network of finance professionals and leaders.
• Assess candidates through in-depth interviews and reference checks.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic market insights.
• Oversee the full executive search process from mandate to placement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure service delivery.
• Develop candidate profiles and present shortlists to clients.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages for appointments.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networks.

Skills

Executive search

C-suite recruitment

Market research

Passive candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Networking

Recruitment tech

Finance domain knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business

Master’s degree advantageous

Tools

Executive search databases

Recruitment software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Executive Search Consultant to strengthen the finance division in Gauteng. You will identify, engage and place top-tier finance executives for leading organizations, building networks and delivering strategic talent solutions.

Based in Tembisa offices, you will drive market research, candidate assessment, and client advisory, overseeing end-to-end search processes and negotiating complex compensation packages.