Head of Early Careers Investment Banking Recruiting

Barclays • New York, NY

403d • $125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Head of Early Careers Investment Banking Recruiting is a strategic leadership role responsible for leading intern and graduate recruitment efforts for undergraduate and MBA candidates across various banking sectors. This position focuses on designing and executing innovative recruitment strategies, enhancing candidate experiences, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives while mentoring a team of recruiters and analyzing hiring data to refine recruitment strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in early careers recruitment for undergraduate and MBA candidates.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with effective interaction across all levels.
• Creative thinker with experience in designing and implementing recruitment strategies.
• Ability to analyze hiring data and seek competitive intelligence to improve candidate attraction strategies.
• Strategic mindset to shape compelling recruitment narratives and plans.
• Experience managing and mentoring recruitment teams to drive productivity and impact.
• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles in recruitment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of end-to-end regional or global recruitment processes.
• Excellent Excel skills for data analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement early careers recruitment strategies and programs aligned with the bank's business goals.
• Build and maintain early career talent needs assessments to anticipate hiring needs and maintain a talent pipeline.
• Create compelling job postings and marketing materials, and coordinate sourcing, screening, and interviewing processes.
• Oversee onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions administration.
• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost per hire, identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with hiring managers, academic institutions, and professional organizations to develop a strong talent pipeline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $125,000 - $165,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees