Senior Talent Partner - Financial Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

Career development

Industry exposure

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is looking for a Senior Talent Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment for financial services clients in Randburg, Gauteng. You will manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers while building strong client relationships and delivering strategic talent solutions.

The role requires deep FS sector knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and a proactive, client-focused approach. Hybrid work arrangements are available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Talent Partner or Senior Recruiter in financial services.
• Strong ability to recruit for complex roles across banking, insurance, asset management or fintech.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for financial services clients, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent in banking, insurance, investments, and fintech.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within client organisations.
• Source passive candidates through advanced research, networking, and recruitment platforms.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Provide market intelligence and salary benchmarking to clients.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and positive candidate experience.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and talent market dynamics within financial services.

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior Talent Partner to join our specialist team in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is designed for an experienced recruitment professional to manage and execute end-to-end recruitment processes for clients within the **financial services sector**. You will be instrumental in building strong relationships with clients, understanding their business objectives, and sourcing exceptional talent for critical roles, from front-office to back-office functions. This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your expertise in financial services recruitment and contribute significantly to the strategic growth of our clients. The ideal candidate will possess a sophisticated understanding of the financial services industry and a proven ability to attract and engage top-tier professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for financial services clients, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent in banking, insurance, investments, and fintech.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.
• Source passive candidates through advanced research, networking, and utilization of various platforms.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and consultative advice to clients.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service delivery and a positive candidate experience.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and talent market dynamics within financial services.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Partner or Senior Recruiter, with a strong focus on the **financial services sector**.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for complex roles within banking, insurance, asset management, or fintech.
• In-depth understanding of the financial services industry and its talent requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment sourcing tools.
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and demanding recruitment projects.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a commitment to quality.
• Must be based in or willing to work a hybrid model in **Randburg, Gauteng**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous bonus structure tied to performance and client satisfaction.
• Opportunity to work with leading firms in the **South African financial services sector**.
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles.
• Hybrid work arrangements for a balanced work-life integration.

Join a highly respected and professional recruitment consultancy.