Talent Acquisition Specialist - Financial Services

Talent Acquisition Specialist – 6 Month Contract


Location: London


Type: 6 Month Contract


Salary: Day Rate (inside IR35) - Competitive


Miryco Consultants is working with a leading financial services business that is looking to appoint a Talent Acquisition Associate on a 6-month contract.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruitment or Talent Acquisition professional to join a high-performing team and play a key role in supporting hiring across the business.


You’ll work closely with an experienced Talent Team and hiring managers, helping to deliver an efficient and high-quality recruitment process while gaining valuable exposure to a sophisticated financial services environment.


The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will support the end-to-end recruitment process across a range of roles, working closely with external recruiters, hiring managers and candidates.


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating recruitment activity across multiple vacancies and business areas.
  • Liaising with external agencies on the sourcing and screening of candidates.
  • Managing candidate communications and interview scheduling.
  • Working closely with hiring managers to ensure recruitment processes run efficiently.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within the ATS.
  • Supporting the preparation and publication of job advertisements.
  • Helping to deliver a positive and professional candidate experience.
  • Monitoring recruitment activity and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Supporting onboarding activity and ensuring appropriate processes are followed.
  • Assisting with recruitment projects and wider Talent Acquisition initiatives.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes and ways of working.


About You

We are looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience within Recruitment and/or Talent Acquisition. Ideally a mix of internal and external agency.
  • Previous Financial Services experience a must.
  • Experience recruiting in the technology and front-office space a bonus.
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Confidence dealing with candidates and hiring managers at all levels.
  • Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced financial services environment.
  • A genuine interest in Talent Acquisition and developing a career within recruitment.


Why Apply?


This is a great opportunity to join an established and high-performing Talent Acquisition function for a six-month period.


The role offers excellent exposure to a sophisticated financial services business, the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and the chance to develop your experience across the full recruitment lifecycle.


If you're an experienced recruitment or Talent Acquisition professional looking for a new challenge on a 6-month FTC, we'd be keen to hear from you.


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Please note, should you not be contacted within ten working days of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

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