Senior Recruitment Partner, Banking

Role overview

This position is for an accomplished senior recruiter to join an RPO team supporting central services functions for a banking client in London. The remit spans Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and HR. It is a high-visibility role in a fast-moving, internationally connected banking environment where hiring quality has a direct effect on how the organisation operates, meets regulatory obligations, and competes in the market.

In this role, you will act as a trusted recruitment partner, building strong working relationships with stakeholders and delivering a high-quality, consultative hiring service.

The role is hybrid, with three days per week spent onsite in London.

About the employer

The organisation provides talent solutions, recruitment outsourcing, and employer branding services across global markets, operating in more than 20 countries. Its RPO model focuses on high-touch, strategic resourcing for a wide range of clients.

What you will do

• Lead the full recruitment process for experienced and specialist hires across the assigned portfolio.
• Develop trusted relationships with key client stakeholders and strengthen confidence in delivery.
• Advise the business on hiring strategy and help shape outcomes through effective influence and negotiation.
• Design and execute creative sourcing plans to find and attract strong market talent.
• Proactively source candidates using a broad mix of modern search and networking methods.
• Support the recruitment supply chain, including supplier coordination, to deliver strong results.
• Work with onsite and global teams, including HR Business Partners, Reward, Employee Relations, and Compliance specialists, to structure offers and manage regulatory considerations.
• Handle offers and onboarding while maintaining best practice across all related procedures.
• Ensure recruitment activity remains aligned with internal standards and external compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider resourcing team to meet agreed client service levels.
• Contribute to resourcing and broader HR initiatives such as diversity hiring and recruitment events.
• Promote the employer brand in the market and communicate the firm’s value proposition consistently.
• Provide market insights and talent data to support pipeline planning and stakeholder feedback discussions.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring leaders and advise on process improvements and candidate experience.
• Deliver a consistently positive experience for both successful and unsuccessful candidates throughout the process.

Experience and competencies

• Substantial recruitment experience in Banking or Financial Services Central Services, gained either in-house or through an RPO model.
• Proven experience partnering with hiring managers and HR teams to fill urgent roles in a fast-paced banking or financial services setting.
• Strong capability in stakeholder management, relationship building, communication, and influencing.
• An open, inventive, commercially aware approach with strong problem-solving ability.
• High drive, resilience, flexibility, and a strong commitment to service delivery.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of a wide range of sourcing channels, including social media.

Additional information

The role is based in London, United Kingdom, with a hybrid arrangement requiring three onsite days each week.

The employer emphasises inclusion, fairness, and equal opportunity throughout the hiring process and employment journey. It also notes that some communications used in service delivery may be supported by AI and are reviewed by a human for accuracy.