Consultant- BFSI
Job Description
Job Summary / Introduction
Build strong client partnerships and lead end-to-end recruitment across the Banking & Financial Services practice.
Enhance your market expertise and grow your career with Michael Page through structured training, clear progression, and access to a global network.
Details About the Client
Join Michael Page Singapore’s Banking & Financial Services practice and partner with banks, asset managers, insurers, fintech companies, and other financial institutions. You will strengthen client relationships, match professionals to career opportunities, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. We welcome relevant experience in recruitment, banking, financial services, sales, business development, or account management.
About Us
Michael Page is a globally recognised recruitment leader, operating in over 30 countries and known for excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regional hub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office brings you the opportunity to join a team of exceptional talent and collaborate with some of the world’s leading organisations across a wide range of sectors. With access to a strong client network, advanced tools, and the flexibility to build your own strategy, Michael Page offers the platform for ambitious individuals to grow and succeed.
Role Description
As a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, you will:
- Build relationships with existing and prospective clients by understanding their businesses, organisational structures, and hiring needs.
- Generate new business opportunities through market research, client outreach, referrals, and professional networking.
- Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement follow-up.
- Grow candidate networks across relevant banking and financial services functions through direct sourcing, referrals, and market mapping.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand the functional expertise, product knowledge, experience, and relevant qualifications needed for each assignment.
- Evaluate candidates against job-related requirements, considering their skills, experience, and relevant achievements.
- Support clients and candidates with advice on talent availability, remuneration, hiring requirements, and recruitment processes.
- Develop recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms in line with company guidelines.
- Deepen your understanding of financial institutions, banking products, industry developments, and relevant regulatory requirements to provide informed recruitment guidance.
- Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations to support client opportunities, candidate referrals, and recruitment delivery.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and manage client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
- Ensure fair recruitment practices, confidentiality, and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:
- Relevant experience in recruitment, banking, financial services, sales, business development, or account management, with skills transferable to client engagement and recruitment delivery.
- A strong interest in Banking & Financial Services and a willingness to build specialist market knowledge. Prior experience recruiting for or working within the sector is an advantage.
- The ability to understand a variety of financial services roles and communicate effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
- Commercial awareness and the capability to identify business opportunities, engage prospective clients, and grow existing accounts.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
- Robust research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
- Drive, resilience, and the ability to respond constructively to evolving client requirements and recruitment challenges.
- A commitment to service quality, fair hiring practices, and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
What We Offer
- Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.
- Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial, and professional development programmes, supported by guidance from experienced colleagues.
- Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to collaborate across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
- Specialist Market Exposure: Opportunities to work with financial institutions and build your understanding of their businesses, specialist functions, and talent needs.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Michael Page is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants based on their skills, experience, and ability to fulfil the role.
If you require adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.
Contact : Junie Lim (Lic No: R1770586/ EA no:18S9099)
Phone number : +65 6416 9864
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