Recruitment Consultant - Financial Technology Sector

Recruitment Consultant Financial Technology Sector

Location : Remote (UK-based preferred)

Salary : R30,000 - R35,000 per month

Reporting to : Delivery Team Lead

Company : A Leading UK-Based Executive Search Firm

About the Company

A leading UK-based executive search firm, established in 2002, specialising in the Financial Technology sector. The firm supports a wide range of clients from global enterprises to high-growth SMEs by delivering tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions. With recent growth in its Interim and Fractional Practice, the company is now looking for a highly capable and experienced Recruitment Consultant to help meet increasing client demand.

Role Overview

We are seeking a confident, articulate, and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant with a strong understanding of SaaS and financial technology markets. The successful candidate will be expected to source, qualify, and represent high-performing professionals to our clients. This role requires someone who goes beyond basic CV keyword matching and can critically evaluate candidate suitability with insight and rigour.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and headhunt candidates using strategic search methods beyond Boolean strings.
• Evaluate candidates against specific client needs, identifying commercial indicators like sales performance, quota achievement, and industry relevance.
• Present and advocate for candidates with clear rationale and commercial awareness.
• Represent candidates effectively in client meetings and interviews (remote or face-to-face).
• Challenge candidates constructively, probing into sales results and validating achievements.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure and tight timelines with minimal supervision.
• Foster strong relationships with both clients and candidates through clear, professional communication.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and continuously look to enhance internal processes.
• Actively contribute in internal and client meetings with industry knowledge and insight.