Consultant - Contracting BFSI

Job Summary / Introduction

Build lasting client partnerships and connect talented professionals with contract, interim, and project-based opportunities across banking, financial services, and insurance.

Expand your expertise in flexible talent solutions and grow your career with Michael Page, backed by structured training, clear progression, and access to a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore’s Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Contracting practice, supporting financial institutions to access talent for contract, interim, and project-based assignments. You will assist clients with business continuity, transformation, and specialist hiring needs, while connecting professionals with career opportunities. We welcome relevant experience in recruitment, financial services, sales, business development, or account management.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognised leader in professional recruitment, 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 offers the chance to join a team of exceptional talent and work with some of the world’s leading organisations across a wide range of sectors. With access to a strong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the opportunity to shape your own strategy, Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow and succeed.

Role Description

As a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, you will:

• Build relationships with banks, financial services organisations, and insurers, understanding their businesses and their requirements for contract and interim talent.
• Uncover new business opportunities from transformation programmes, regulatory projects, operational requirements, leave cover, and temporary skills gaps.
• Advise clients on recruitment solutions for time-bound assignments, interim appointments, and project-based roles.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and assignment follow-up.
• Partner with hiring managers to define assignment scope, required expertise, duration, working arrangements, and relevant screening requirements.
• Grow candidate networks across relevant functions, including operations, risk, compliance, finance, and project and change management, using direct sourcing, referrals, and market mapping.
• Evaluate candidates against job-related requirements, taking into account functional expertise, financial services experience, relevant achievements, and availability.
• Guide clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, assignment expectations, and recruitment processes.
• Produce recruitment proposals and negotiate fees, assignment terms, and service agreements in line with company guidelines.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams on engagement arrangements, pre-employment checks, onboarding, documentation, and assignment administration in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and placed professionals to support assignment delivery, resolve concerns, and discuss extensions or future opportunities.
• Increase your understanding of financial services functions, industry developments, and flexible workforce models to provide informed recruitment advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals, and recruitment delivery.
• Keep recruitment records accurate and handle client and candidate information confidentially.
• Follow fair recruitment practices, maintain service quality, and uphold professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in recruitment, banking, financial services, insurance, sales, business development, or account management, with skills that translate to client engagement and recruitment delivery.
• A genuine interest in contracting solutions and a willingness to build expertise in flexible talent arrangements. Experience in financial services recruitment or contract staffing would be an advantage.
• The ability to understand business requirements and convert them into clear hiring and assignment briefs.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities, engage prospective clients, and grow existing accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Excellent research and organisational skills, with the capability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and onboarding requirements.
• Responsiveness and sound judgement when handling time-sensitive requests and changing assignment needs.
• Strong attention to detail when managing commercial terms, screening requirements, assignment documentation, and recruitment records.
• A commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality, 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: The chance to collaborate across markets, with access to international referral networks and market insights.
• Specialist Market Exposure: Opportunities to partner with financial institutions and develop your expertise in contract, interim, and project-based recruitment across banking, financial services, and insurance.

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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