180 Specialist Recruitment Consultant – Financial Services
Location: Riverlands, Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Looking to shift into a career where people are your focus and performance brings real rewards? Recruitment could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Is this you?
You have studied towards a BCom, Accounting, Finance or a related qualification, and you have a genuine interest in the world of financial markets, banking, investments, insurance or fintech. You are someone who doesn’t necessarily want to follow a traditional finance route, but who still wants to apply your financial knowledge in a commercial, people-focused environment. You are highly organised, proactive, and confident when communicating with others and have a sales or customer service background.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You will be joining our Financial Services division as a 180-recruitment consultant. You will work closely with the Head of the Division on a portfolio of highly specialised roles across the financial services industry. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, screening and shortlisting candidates across a variety of financial services environments, including small to medium enterprises, asset management firms, wealth management businesses and fund services providers.
You will receive training and ongoing support to help you develop your technical understanding, market insight and sourcing capability. You will be working alongside highly experienced consultants who are specialists in the sector, giving you valuable exposure to senior-level mandates and financial institutions.
Where you’ll be doing it
You will be based at our new Riverlands, Cape Town office, where you will work on-site from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You will be part of a high-performing and supportive team that places a strong emphasis on quality, delivery and learning.
You will benefit from working in an environment that combines industry expertise with a culture of collaboration, shared knowledge and access to tools that will accelerate your professional development.
What you’ll need
You will need a completed BCom, Accounting, Finance or related degree OR be able to demonstrate sound understanding of financial services concepts, such as investment structures, asset management operations, SME finance or fund administration. You will need to have a genuine interest in and the drive to work in a results-driven environment and if you have a sales or customer service background that would be a plus. You must be fluent in English, and if you speak Afrikaans, this will be considered advantageous. You will need excellent communication skills, a research-driven mindset, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and professionally.
What you’ll get
You will work alongside and be mentored by a senior recruiter who is well-regarded in the financial services recruitment space. You will get immediate exposure to high-value roles and respected clients across the sector. You will be supported with practical training, market insights and systems designed to help you succeed. You will earn a market-related salary and be eligible for benefits such as medical aid and risk benefits. To top it off, your achievements will be recognized and rewarded through bonuses and exciting incentives, from event tickets and shopping vouchers to unforgettable travel experiences.
How to apply
If you are ready to make your move, contact Kayley Gordon on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to k.gordon@thetalentexperts.co.za. If your CV isn’t fully up to date, that’s not a problem – send through what you have. We respond to every application, so please allow a few days for us to come back to you.
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