Remote Recruitment is hiring a Headhunter/Recruitment Consultant fluent in German or French to join our executive search team. We are a respected UK-based firm specializing in the private banking sector, and we need someone with deep financial services recruitment expertise. This remote role is based in South Africa and focuses on sourcing top-tier candidates across the DACH or Francophone regions, offering strategic impact within a highly specialised market.
What You'll Do
- Source and screen 12–16 senior private bankers (VP level and above) per month for active mandates.
- Identify and add 6–8 German or French-speaking candidates per month to the CRM, with verified language fluency and assets under management (AUM).
- Conduct 10–15 structured candidate interviews monthly while maintaining a candidate satisfaction score of ≥85%.
- Ensure a candidate outreach response rate of ≥40% via LinkedIn, email, and phone communication.
- Deliver 2–3 market maps per quarter and 1–2 intelligence reports per month on hiring trends and competitor movements.
- Contribute at least 70% of shortlisted candidates per mandate, ensuring submission within 10 business days.
- Support 1–2 cross-border placements quarterly across DACH or Francophone regions.
- Maintain CRM data integrity, achieving ≥95% profile accuracy and weekly candidate updates.
What We're Looking For
- Fluency in German or French (written and spoken) is essential.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment within banking or financial services, ideally private banking or wealth management.
- Demonstrated success in sourcing and headhunting senior professionals.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems and upholding data standards.
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a fully functional laptop.
- Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively in a remote setup.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position for a professional based in South Africa. You will be part of a global team working with a forward-thinking company that values precision, deep market expertise, and strong international networks.
