Direct Recruiter - Front Office

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Direct Recruiter to join our on-site recruitment team as part of a high-performing RPO solution for a leading client in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for a recruitment professional with a strong track record in front office hiring—such as sales, trading, or investment banking—and who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. As a Direct Recruiter, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, delivering high-quality hires across key front office business areas. Working in close partnership with hiring managers and other stakeholders, you will proactively source talent, manage candidate pipelines, and provide market insights to support strategic hiring decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a global recruitment leader while working directly with a prestigious client and shaping their front office talent strategy.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Recruitment Partner to provide end-to-end recruitment services to designated business areas.
• Participate in calls with line managers to understand their hiring needs and facilitate efficient searches.
• Manage recruitment processes using ATS tools such as Workday and Avature.
• Proactively source candidates via multimedia advertising, referrals, networking, databases, and candidate portals.
• Build and maintain the RW candidate database by developing talent pools using CRM systems.
• Develop innovative methods to attract top talent.
• Screen CVs according to business requirements and coordinate interview arrangements.
• Maintain thorough tracking of applicant progress, contacts, and feedback.
• Provide market data and trend reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with SLA targets and all client policies.

What Are We Looking For?

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Experience in full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation).
• Success in recruiting for front office roles (sales, trading, investment banking, relationship management).
• Strong Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter skills.
• Experience with ATS tools like Workday and Avature.
• Ability to generate and present hiring analytics and reports.

• Effective communication with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Managing multiple stakeholders across business units.
• Understanding client requirements and translating them into talent strategies.
• Delivering against SLAs and KPIs in outsourced recruitment models.

• Deep understanding of front office functions within financial services.
• Knowledge of industry trends, benchmarking, and competitor mapping.
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance issues in financial hiring.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging passive and active candidates.
• Building and maintaining talent pipelines.
• Effective employer branding and value proposition communication.
• Providing a first-class candidate experience.

• Target-driven with a focus on results.
• Aligning recruitment strategies with business goals.
• Strong prioritization and time management in high-volume settings.

What Will You Get in Return?

• Competitive salary, benefits, bonuses/commissions, and incentives.
• Private medical insurance.
• Training and development programs.
• Volunteer time off.
• Opportunities for global career progression.
• Employee wellbeing programs.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Robert Walters is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. Please inform us of any accommodations needed due to disability or health conditions. This position is sourced through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, is an employment business and agency, welcoming all applications. Please click apply below or contact us for more information. We look forward to your application!