Sourcing Specialist (BFSI)

about team

Our team is a group of talented and dedicated professionals who are passionate about our work and committed to delivering exceptional results. We are a close-knit group that values collaboration, open communication, and a supportive work environment. Our team is responsible for recruiting operations for fortune-500 clients across the globe, and we take pride in the important role we play in achieving the goals of our client's business. We are a diverse group with a range of skills and backgrounds, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. We are committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth, and we encourage each other to take on new challenges and develop our skills. We believe in working hard and having fun, and we enjoy celebrating our successes together as a team.

Job Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our team

This role is based out of Bangalore/Hyderabad location and is into hybrid mode

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior IT BFSI Recruiter with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our talent acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for high-impact technology roles, with a specialized focus on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

A critical component of this role is Leadership Hiring. You will act as a trusted talent advisor to senior stakeholders, identifying, engaging, and hiring executive and leadership-level technology talent who will shape the future of our digital financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• BFSI Domain Recruitment: Source, screen, and recruit top-notch IT talent possessing niche skills tailored for the financial sector (e.g., Core Banking, Fintech, Risk Management, Blockchain, Quantitative Analysis, Cyber Security in Banking).
• Leadership & Executive Search: Lead the strategy and execution for mid-to-senior leadership roles (e.g., Directors, Enterprise Architects, VPs, Heads of Technology) within the BFSI vertical.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR business partners to understand complex technical requirements and define ideal candidate profiles.
• Strategic Sourcing: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, executive networking, industry mappings, and headhunting) to engage passive leadership talent.
• Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor mapping within the IT-BFSI landscape to provide insights to leadership.
• Candidate Experience: Maintain a high-touch, professional candidate experience, ensuring seamless communication and engagement throughout the executive interview process.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of core experience in IT recruitment, with a heavy emphasis on the BFSI domain.
• Leadership Hiring Expertise: Proven track record of successfully closing leadership, niche, or executive-level IT positions within financial services or fintech.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of tech stacks, compliance standards, and architectural frameworks specific to the banking and insurance sectors.
• Sourcing Mastery: Exceptional headhunting, boolean search, and networking skills.
• Communication: Elite verbal and written communication skills, with the gravitas required to engage and interview C-suite and VP-level candidates