Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist - Banking

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top-tier technical talent within the banking and financial services industry.
• Source candidates through various channels including job boards, networking, referrals, and social media platforms.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and manage the recruitment process to ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand business needs and technical requirements for roles in banking and finance.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on talent acquisition best practices, trends, and challenges within the banking sector.
• Advise and guide hiring managers on market conditions, candidate expectations, and diversity & inclusion strategies.
• Maintain a high level of candidate engagement, providing updates and feedback throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by offering guidance and support from initial contact to offer acceptance.
• Continuously monitor the banking sector to stay up-to-date on industry trends, skillsets in demand, and competitor hiring strategies.
• Build and nurture a network of qualified candidates within the banking domain, particularly for hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Maintain and update recruitment databases, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of recruitment activities and metrics.
• Analyze recruitment data to improve strategies and identify opportunities for process optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, with a strong focus on the banking and financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience in hiring for roles such as software engineers, IT infrastructure specialists, data analysts, cybersecurity professionals, and other technical positions within banking.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of the banking industry's specific technical skill requirements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance standards in the banking sector.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruit for roles across different technical domains simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Experience with recruitment software (ATS) and HRIS systems.

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