Senior Financial Services Recruiter — Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary with commission

Professional development

Access to elite FS client base

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni specializes in senior recruitment within the Financial Services sector, sourcing high-calibre professionals for banks, insurers, asset managers and FinTechs. The role focuses on building talent pipelines, candidate assessment, and strategic advice for clients.

With 4+ years in FS recruitment, you will manage end-to-end processes, engage senior professionals, and develop long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in recruitment, with a focus on Financial Services recruitment.
• Track record of placing candidates in FS roles (investment banking, risk, compliance, actuaries, fund managers).
• Strong understanding of FS industry landscape and regulatory environment.
• Excellent client management, business development and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for financial services roles from C-suite to specialists.
• Source and engage top FS talent using networks, databases and search strategies.
• Conduct interviews and assessments for regulatory knowledge and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in client organisations in Benoni and beyond.
• Provide market intelligence on compensation trends, talent availability and recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with team to share market insights and best practices.

Skills

Financial Services recruitment

Business development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Networking

Interviewing

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni specializes in senior recruitment within the Financial Services sector, sourcing high-calibre professionals for banks, insurers, asset managers and FinTechs. The role focuses on building talent pipelines, candidate assessment, and strategic advice for clients.

With 4+ years in FS recruitment, you will manage end-to-end processes, engage senior professionals, and develop long-term client relationships.