Recruitment Consultant | Selby Jennings | ASAP Start

The Role

Selby Jennings has positioned itself as an industry-leader and the go-to partner of Finance's most prestigious institutions. In this role, you won't just be recruiting - you will be building a long-term career at the intersection of finance and talent strategy.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will work directly with senior leaders and decision-makers form financial services firms shaping the direction of financial markets. You'll gain early exposure to complex, high-impact hiring decisions while developing deep expertise within a specialized recruitment practice. Over time, you will position yourself as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates in your practice discipline , with clear progression toward becoming a widely recognized specialist within your market. Selby Jennings offers an environment where performance, expertise, and relationships directly translate into career advancement and personal financial success.

The Opportunity

This is a performance-driven role designed for individuals who want to build a high-impact career in a fast-paced, commercial, and intellectually demanding environment. You will take ownership of a specialized financial services market while developing both sales acumen and subject-matter expertise across:

Business Development

• Build relationships with senior hiring managers and financial leaders to understand hiring needs and advise on talent strategy
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across boutique firms, global institutions, and high-growth financial organizations
• Negotiate service agreements and manage client partnerships with a consultative, high-touch approach
• Leverage proprietary market data and advanced sourcing tools to identify hiring trends and talent demand

Candidate Engagement & Market Specialization

• Identify and engage mid-to-senior-level financial services professionals within your niche market
• Develop long-term relationships with high-caliber, passive and active candidates
• Build deep knowledge of financial markets, compensation trends, and competitive landscapes to become a go-to sector expert

Process Ownership & Advisory

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach through offer negotiation
• Act as a strategic advisor to both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process
• Ensure a high-quality, consultative experience aligned with the seniority of the stakeholders you represent
• Maintain post-placement relationships to drive repeat business and long-term partnerships

Successful placements earn commission on top of base salary, with uncapped earning potential - your results directly determine your income.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who want more than a job. This role is ideal for candidates who are motivated by performance, ownership, and long-term growth in a professional, sales-driven environment. No prior recruitment experience is required - we provide award-winning training, mentorship, and ongoing support from day one.

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

• A competitive, results-oriented mindset (often developed through athletics, sales, or performance-driven environments)
• The ability to communicate professionally and confidently with senior-level stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across phone, virtual, and in-person settings
• Evidence of resilience, discipline, and consistency in achieving goals
• Curiosity and motivation to develop deep expertise within a specialized financial market
• High levels of accountability, ownership, and long-term ambition
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

What We Offer

• Compensation: $45,000 base salary uncapped commission with clear performance-based progression
• Training: A structured 12-month training and development program with hands-on coaching and mentorship
• Career Path: Clear progression and advancement opportunities
• Professional Development: Ongoing training in sales, negotiation, and market specialization

Benefits:
20 days PTO 7 sick days 11 paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
FSA & Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits
Wellhub (Gympass)
Recognition: Performance-based incentives including quarterly Lunch Clubs and international incentive trips