Job Description
Director of Human Capital & Talent Acquisition
We have partnered with a leading independent wealth management and investment firm who is seeking a Director of Human Capital & Talent Acquisition to join its growing international business with offices across London, Dubai, and Monaco .
This is a high-impact and highly visible role, suited to a commercially minded talent professional with strong experience across financial services. The successful individual will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, helping shape hiring strategy, improve recruitment infrastructure, and attract top-tier talent across private banking, wealth management, and investment management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end talent acquisition across front-office, investment, and support functions
* Build and manage relationships with external search firms and specialist headhunters
* Develop proprietary candidate pipelines, particularly within private banking and wealth management
* Partner closely with senior management on hiring strategy, market intelligence, and compensation benchmarking
* Enhance recruitment processes, onboarding frameworks, and talent infrastructure
* Act as a visible ambassador for the firm within the talent market
Candidate Profile:
* 7-10+ years’ experience within talent acquisition or executive search, ideally focused on financial services
* Strong network across private banking, wealth management, asset management, or family offices
* Commercially astute with the ability to engage credibly at Executive Committee level
* Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable operating within a fast-growing environment
* Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills
* Interest in AI-enabled recruitment tools and operational improvement advantageous
We would welcome discussion if you think this might be for you.