Robert Walters
Associate Recruiter
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Associate Recruiter
Location: London
Contract: until 31st December
Work Setup: Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office
Who We Are
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset manager offering actively managed equity, fixed income, and multi asset strategies across 17 countries. As an employer, it promotes a values driven, collaborative culture with flexible working, strong benefits, and a focus on client centric solutions.
What You'll Do
- Conduct CV screening and carry out telephone interviews with candidates for a range of roles across Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
- Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, managing offers, and coordinating onboarding activities.
- Assist with Early Careers projects and initiatives, including event planning, programme coordination, preparation of marketing materials, and continuous improvement tasks.
- Work with the Talent Acquisition team to improve candidate attraction strategies through careers fairs, insight events, networking opportunities, and digital engagement campaigns.
- Provide on-site and virtual support for interviews, assessment centres, and recruitment events.
- Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment records in Workday and other recruitment systems, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners to deliver a high-quality recruitment experience.
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What You Bring
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in HR, recruitment, or talent acquisition, in-house or agency, with experience in graduate and early careers recruitment.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment activities, including CV sifting, candidate screening, and interview booking.
- Proficient in using recruitment systems/ATS (Workday experience advantageous) and maintaining accurate candidate records.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with confidence engaging candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a positive, high-quality candidate experience.
- Proactive, willing to learn and improve processes, taking ownership of deliverables; interest in and understanding of the financial services sector desirable.
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What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
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