Principal / Senior Recruitment Consultant - Banking & Financial Services
About Us:
Our Banking & Financial Services team is a high-performing group of experienced consultants. We're on a growth trajectory with plans to expand the team. Our practice serves diverse sectors including Banking, FinTech, Payments, Digital Assets, Asset Management, Fund Services, and VC-backed scale-ups through executive search, retained search, exclusive contingent recruitment, and interim/statement of work consulting.
The Opportunity:
Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced Banking & Financial Services (360) Consultant with proven business development capabilities. The role will focus on senior retained/exclusive permanent placements and/or interim/consultancy engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to acquire new clients and expand existing relationships
* Conduct end-to-end recruitment processes from candidate sourcing through to placement and onboarding
* Build and maintain a strong network of senior-level talent across the financial services ecosystem
* Engage confidently with C-suite executives, establishing long-lasting business relationships
* Deliver consultative solutions to client challenges across hiring, talent strategy, and workforce planning
* Meet or exceed individual billing targets through a combination of new business development and delivery excellence
* Contribute to the team's growth objectives and collaborative culture
Specialist Focus Areas:
We seek consultants with expertise in one or more of the following sectors:
* Payments
* FinTech
* Insurance
* Asset Management
* Digital Assets/Crypto
* Neo Banks
* Hedge Funds
* PE/VC-backed scale-ups
* Financial Services Consulting
Functional Specialisms
Your functional expertise should align with one or more of the following areas:
* Technology (Data/Digital/AI)
* Product Development
* Risk, Compliance & Legal
* M&A & Integration
* Cybersecurity
* Digital Transformation/AI
* Marketing
* Sales
* Business Transformation Consulting
Requirements:
* Minimum 5+ years of recruitment experience within financial services sectors
* Proven track record with consistent billing of minimum £200K-£250K+ per year
* Established network and market credibility within financial services
* Experience working with mid to senior-level positions (candidate salaries £75K-£250K, interim rates £800-£1500 per day)
* Excellent client relationship management skills with C-suite engagement capability
* Strong business development acumen with ability to identify and close new opportunities
* Consultative approach to understanding and solving client needs
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
* Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously while contributing to team goals
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to join a growing, specialist team with established market presence
* Collaborative environment focused on quality delivery and client satisfaction
* Competitive compensation structure rewarding high performance
* Professional development in a specialized and evolving market segment
* Clear path for career advancement as our team expands