Head of Acquisition

5 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates St. James's Place – Asia & Middle East Full time

Are you passionate about finding top talent and building high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact? St. James's Place is looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Acquisition – Middle East to join our growing Team. The role will be based out of our DIFC office.

About us

St. James's Place is a FTSE 100 Company and one of the largest wealth management companies in Asia and the UK, with over £190.2 billion funds under management. Our strategic direction is underpinned by our redefined purpose: to empower clients with invaluable advice to realise bolder ambitions. This is what drives our 4,920 advisers across the Partnership, our employees and everyone else in the St. James's Place community. We believe that people are the heart of our success. We're dedicated to attracting, development and retaining top talent, and we're looking for someone who shares our vision. As the Head of Talent Acquisition, you'll play a key role in shaping our workforce and driving our company forward across the Middle East.

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, from job briefing and candidate sourcing, to interviewing and onboarding.
  • Ensure a seamless and positive experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top candidates.
  • Utilise various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and industry referrals, to identify top talent in local and international markets.
  • Collaborate with FMT to understand the Company's recruitment vision and understand the characteristics of successful SJP Partners.
  • Work closely with FMT, hiring managers and the SJP Partnership to understand team needs and create tailored recruitment plans.
  • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
  • Track and analyse recruitment metrics to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
  • Act as an ambassador for the Company, acting in a manner that promotes and preserves our culture and the SJP brand.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or related roles, preferably within the financial services sector and/or region.
  • Solid understanding of recruitment practices across the Middle East.
  • Sound knowledge of sourcing techniques, and recruitment tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
  • Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development, Management, and Sales

Industries

Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Management

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