Specialist Recruiter - Financial Services

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive office environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, ZA is seeking a Specialist Recruiter to lead talent acquisition for financial services clients. This office-based role requires deep knowledge of banks, insurers, and investment firms, and you will manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to placement.

You will build a strong candidate pipeline, conduct thorough assessments, and stay abreast of regulatory changes and market salary benchmarks to deliver top-quality hires.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment with a focus on financial services.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for financial services roles.
• Develop and implement sector-specific recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for banks, insurers, and investment firms.
• Conduct reference checks and background verifications.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from contact to offer.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client data in the ATS.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Financial services

ATS proficiency

Interviews & negotiation

Client management

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialist Recruiter to join their team in Welkom, Free State, ZA. This is an office-based role, requiring your full commitment to providing exceptional recruitment services within the financial services sector. You will be instrumental in identifying, attracting, and placing top talent for a diverse range of roles within banks, investment firms, and insurance companies. This position demands a deep understanding of the financial services landscape, including regulatory requirements, market trends, and the specific skills needed for roles ranging from compliance officers and financial analysts to wealth managers and underwriters. You will build strong relationships with clients, understand their unique hiring needs, and deliver high-quality candidates efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven recruiter to enhance their career in a specialized and dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for positions within the financial services industry.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies tailored to the specific needs of financial services clients.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for various financial roles.
• Conduct thorough reference checks and background verifications.
• Manage the entire recruitment process, from initial contact to offer negotiation and acceptance.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
• Stay updated on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in financial services recruitment.
• Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates and clients.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client data within the recruitment database.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on the financial services sector.
• Demonstrable success in sourcing and placing candidates in roles such as financial analysts, compliance officers, auditors, investment bankers, and insurance professionals.
• Excellent understanding of the financial services industry, its regulations, and common career paths.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various recruitment tools.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple recruitment assignments concurrently.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Must be based in or able to commute reliably to Welkom, Free State, ZA.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work with high-profile clients in the financial services sector.
• Specialization in a challenging and rewarding industry.
• Access to professional development and training programs.
• A supportive and collaborative office environment.
• Be part of a well-established and reputable recruitment consultancy.
• Potential for career advancement within the firm.
• Gain extensive experience in a niche recruitment market.