Talent Acquisition Consultant- Early Careers -Wholesale Banking

Truist • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Consultant supports the Wholesale Banking and Markets Program, including Investment Banking, and leads full-cycle university recruiting for internship and full-time early-career hiring. The role spans workforce planning and campus strategy through sourcing, assessment, selection, offers, and onboarding coordination. It partners with senior bankers, business and program leaders, HR partners, schools, interview teams, and candidates to provide a rigorous, responsive, high-touch recruiting experience.

The consultant uses market intelligence, recruiting data, and early-talent trends to build pipelines and execute accelerated Investment Banking recruiting timelines. The role coordinates interviewer readiness, campus events, candidate engagement, and process improvements while observing risk and compliance requirements. This is a five-day, in-office position based in Charlotte or Atlanta, with regular business and campus travel, particularly during peak recruiting seasons.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related or business experience.
• At least 5 years of professional recruiting experience.
• Ability to clearly articulate the organization’s value proposition, mission, values, and strategic competitive advantages.
• Practical knowledge of recruiting processes, risk, and compliance.
• Strong business acumen and organizational savvy to anticipate future talent needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Previous recruiting experience in an OFCCP-regulated industry.
• Experience working for an agency or recruiting search firm.
• Expertise with recruiting databases such as Workday and Phenom, other platforms, and internet-mining techniques for finding passive candidates and building talent pools.
• Familiarity with Vendor Management Systems and recruiting tools such as Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM, and video-interviewing technology.
• Experience with candidate sourcing and building talent pools and communities.
• Experience recruiting university talent for Wholesale Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, or related financial services programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage accelerated recruiting cycles, multiple concurrent workstreams, senior business stakeholders, and high-touch candidate relationships.
• Strong project management, written communication, presentation, data analysis, and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle university recruiting for the Wholesale Banking and Markets Program, including Investment Banking, across internship and full-time early-career hiring.
• Conduct talent screenings, assessments, and reference checks to evaluate candidate fit and quality.
• Coordinate campus marketing and events, on-campus and virtual interviews, interviewer preparation, candidate assessment, offer management, acceptance strategy, and onboarding handoffs.
• Coordinate job advertising and posting internally, externally, and with third-party recruiting agencies.
• Build and maintain talent pools and communities through internet mining and database management.
• Support talent staffing and workforce planning initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to junior teammates in talent acquisition.
• Provide leaders and stakeholders with industry, market, and peer-group insights to inform talent strategy, initiatives, and future talent planning.
• Partner and communicate with teammates inside and outside the job area to hire and retain talent.
• Organize and participate in employment fairs and campus recruiting events to prospect for talent.
• Adjust or recommend improvements to recruitment processes to improve effectiveness and meet operational targets.
• Partner with senior bankers, business and program leaders, HR partners, and interview teams to confirm hiring demand, candidate profiles, recruiting timelines, school engagement, interview plans, and timely selection decisions.
• Manage recruiting activity within accelerated Investment Banking and markets timelines, including project management and high-touch candidate communication.
• Use recruiting data, market intelligence, school and pipeline insights, and competitive activity to recommend sourcing, engagement, and conversion strategies for priority talent segments.
• Travel regularly to campuses and business locations, with increased travel during peak university recruiting periods.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401(k) plan
• At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status
• 10 sick days, prorated
• Paid holidays
• Depending on position and division, the role may also be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior