Senior Recruiter (Talent Advisor - Financial Services)

Westwood, MA 02090, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Senior Recruiter (Talent Advisor – Financial Services)
Remote (EST) | Preference for candidates located near Westwood, MA or Johnston, RI so they can be onsite / Hybrid schedule.

We are seeking a Senior Recruiter / Talent Advisor with strong financial services recruiting experience to support a high-impact, fast-paced hiring environment. This role partners directly with senior business leaders and requires a consultative, confident recruiter who can immediately step in, manage full-cycle recruiting, and influence hiring decisions.

This is not an order-taking recruiting role. The ideal candidate is proactive, commercially aware, and comfortable challenging hiring managers when needed to drive better outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Senior Recruiter operating in a Talent Advisor model, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruiting across a diverse portfolio of roles, including individual contributor and leadership positions up to Senior Manager and Director levels.

You will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning hiring strategies with workforce needs, advising on talent markets, and ensuring a strong, candidate-centric hiring experience.

This role requires someone who can independently manage recruiting activity, quickly build credibility with senior stakeholders, and effectively source and close top talent in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles across business functions, including senior-level and leadership positions
Act as a trusted Talent Advisor to hiring managers and senior leadership
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build strong candidate pipelines beyond job postings
Conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates against both technical requirements and cultural alignment
Create interview guides and facilitate structured hiring processes with stakeholders
Provide clear, data-driven candidate summaries and recommendations to hiring managers
Influence hiring decisions through consultative partnership and market insight
Manage compensation discussions, including sign-on bonuses and total rewards packages
Extend and negotiate offers in alignment with internal guidelines and market conditions
Maintain ongoing communication with hiring managers to refine search strategies and ensure hiring goals are met
Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines for future hiring needs
Ensure compliance with internal recruiting policies, governance standards, and audit requirements
Participate in broader recruiting initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

3+ years of recruiting experience (strong preference for senior-level full-cycle recruiting exposure)
Proven background in financial services recruiting
Experience recruiting for a mix of roles (business, operations, analytics, transformation, etc.)
Strong sourcing capabilities with the ability to build pipelines independently
Experience working directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage compensation conversations, including sign-on bonuses and offer negotiation
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multiple requisitions
Strong communication skills and ability to influence decision-making at the manager and leadership level
Experience with applicant tracking systems; Oracle experience preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

Confident, consultative recruiter who can push back when needed and guide hiring strategy
Strong relationship builder with senior stakeholders (up to VP level)
Highly organized and able to manage 15–20 active roles simultaneously
Experienced in both sourcing passive talent and managing inbound pipelines
Able to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time
Comfortable working across hybrid/remote teams in EST hours

Additional Details

Initial engagement: 6 months with potential extension
Conversion possibility for local candidates (no guarantee)
Remote flexibility within EST, with preference for candidates near Westwood, MA or Johnston, RI
Broad mix of roles including Business Intelligence, Change Enablement, Process Architecture, Program Management, and other senior business functions

Please apply now - Jared Petrill