Oaklands Global Financial Services Recruitment
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Investment Banking

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About Us
Oaklands Global is a dynamic and ambitious executive search and recruitment consultancy, specialising in both contingent and retained recruitment solutions for a diverse portfolio of industry-leading clients within the Investment Banking sector. We have an outstanding track record of delivering world-class professionals within the North American Market.
Overview
As the Senior Search Consultant you will be a key member of the Oaklands Global Investment Banking search team, driving the profitability of existing and newly acquired customers. You will help our customers by creating competitive advantage, providing valuable insights and delivering a market-leading and world-class service.
Responsibilities
As Senior Search Consultant you will win new business and also manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts increasing revenue in each account. You will make critical contributions to the business in a variety of areas, including:
General
- Consistently reach or exceed assigned monthly personal revenue targets.
- Build and nature an industry specific portfolio of Investment Banking professionals.
- Target the passive candidate market using tools including LI recruiter and social media platforms.
- Conduct briefing calls with clients to fully qualify searches.
- Manage the full search process from winning new business to candidate identification and placement.
- Research prospective accounts in targeted markets and pursue leads to convert in collaboration with the leadership team.
- Understand the target markets, including industry, Company, project, Company contacts, and which market strategies can be used to attract clients.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure that requirements are met, and projects delivered within agreed timeframes.
- Effectively build a sales pipeline.
- Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects, broadening points of contact and maximising revenue potential across customer base.
- Possess a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning.
- Follow the latest industry developments and stay up to date on corporate competitors.
- Ability to develop and deliver client presentations and new business plans in collaboration with the Head of Investment Banking.
- Upsell and cross-sell the company’s services to existing clients in other business areas and geographical locations.
- Involvement in long-term Brand Development.
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Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Desirable Qualities
You will display a range of qualities which will not only be essential for success in the role, but also for the ongoing strengthening of corporate culture, including:
- Tenacity – a ‘no excuses’ mindset focused on accountability for results and determined pursuit of over achievement.
- Problem-solving – a creative, pro-active approach to removing obstacles and building solutions.
- Anticipation – a quickness to react to potential or emerging issues before they develop.
- Positivity – a contagious enthusiasm and energy to deliver great work.
- Collaboration – a desire to bring people and teams together, sharing ideas and expertise.
- Excellence – an insistence on the highest quality and resistance to corner-cutting or sub-par standards.
- Structure – a focus on development of scalable, repeatable processes and supporting documentation.
- Curiosity – a desire to explore new ways of doing things, innovate and challenge the status quo.
Desirable Experience
- Proven recruitment and/or executive search expertise – A strong track record in delivering both contingent or retained (preferred) recruitment services is essential.
- Investment Banking industry experience – HIGHLY desirable, as it brings valuable industry insight and networks.
- Passion for sales - Confidence winning new business either in person or via video or phone.
- Exceptional communication, resilience, and empathy – The ability to engage, influence, and build trust with clients and candidates.
- Strong senior stakeholder relationship management – Experience in managing and advising senior decision-makers effectively.
- Expertise in sourcing hard-to-find talent – Skilled at penetrating the passive candidate market and building lasting relationships.
- Multilingual skills – An advantage in working across global markets.
- Willingness to travel internationally – Open to attending client meetings, industry trade shows, and events worldwide.


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Non-Desirable Traits
- Lack of self-motivation – We need individuals who take initiative, not those who require constant supervision.
- Resistance to learning and growth – If you’re unwilling to step out of your comfort zone, this role is not for you.
- Avoidance of direct communication – Confidence in picking up the phone and engaging with people is essential.
- Sense of entitlement without substance – Success is earned through effort, not just expected.
- Poor organisational skills – In a fast-paced environment, structure and efficiency are key.
- Unreliability and lack of accountability – We need people who can be trusted to follow through on commitments.
- Inability to work effectively from home – This role requires focus, discipline, and the ability to manage your workload independently.
What we offer
- Uncapped earning potential
- Competitive commission on all placements made
- Competitive basic salary - £37,500.00 - 45,000,00 DOE
- Company pension
- 20 days holiday (+1 per year of service) + national holidays
- Your birthday off
- Flexible/hybrid working available (TBD)
- Half day Friday
- Share scheme (eligibility after 12 months of service)
What else
- Ongoing training and development
- Fun yet hardworking professional environment
- Career progression
- The opportunity to be part of a best in class and ambitious company
This role has been specifically designed for someone with a passion for head hunting and experience working within an executive search or contingent recruitment business. Someone who enjoys unlocking opportunity to add value to their customers and also likes to follow up qualified leads in a consultative manner to add new businesses to their portfolio.
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