Executive Search Recruitment Consultant
Financial Services Sector, London
About Our Client:
Permanent People are currently representing a leading boutique executive search firm located in London’s West End, who specialise in the financial services sector.
Our client have ambitious growth plans for 2025 and are looking to attract top recruitment talent to their business.
The team is a small, friendly and collaborative mix of people and in particular, there is a focus on retained and contingent work within Wealth and Asset Management, Family Office and PE.
Role Overview:
- Our client are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Search Recruitment Consultant to join their team to build out a new areas of the business and also strengthen their excellent reputation in the market. This will be a mix of retained and contingent recruitment.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in executive search within the financial services sector, coupled with a deep understanding of the industry’s unique challenges and opportunities.
- This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for identifying and placing top talent.
- You will be supported by an experienced director, who will work closely with you to build your desk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the 360 executive search process, from client engagement to candidate placement.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates within the financial services sector.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify and target top-tier talent.
- Utilise various sourcing methods to attract high-calibre candidates, including headhunting, networking, and leveraging industry contacts.
- Conduct detailed interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability and fit.
- Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent acquisition strategies.
- Negotiate offers and manage the hiring process to ensure a seamless experience for both clients and candidates.
Key Experienced Needed:
- Minimum of two years of experience in executive search recruitment, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Or, two to three years 360 recruitment experience a relevant industry such as Wealth Management, Asset Management, PE, Insurance or Family Office, and a desire and interest to move into a more niche area.
- Entrepreneurial attitude to recruitment. Drive and ambition.
- Understanding of the financial services industry, including key trends, major players, and regulatory environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-level searches simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to quickly understand client needs and market dynamics.
What's on Offer:
- Opportunity to be coached and developed by a leading recruitment individual who has a strong track record of improving billers at all levels.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Working with a top recruitment leader in the industry, with excellent relationships in place
- Provide full paid Zone 1-3 Travel Card.
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading clients and high-calibre candidates.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
For more details on this Executive Search Recruitment role in London, contact Paul Reid today.
