• Principal Risk Recruitment Consultant
• £50,000–£70,000 base + uncapped commission
• London | Hybrid working
This is a high-visibility opportunity within a globally recognised recruitment brand where risk recruitment is treated as a true advisory discipline, not a volume exercise. You’ll step into a principal-level role with the authority to shape your market, backed by an established platform, premium clients and genuine investment in specialist expertise. If you’re commercially driven but tired of being boxed into rigid KPIs, this role offers a different way to build a standout career.
The Principal Risk Recruitment Consultant
will operate as a senior market leader, trusted by clients for insight, execution and long-term hiring strategy across the risk landscape.
Role Highlights
– Take full ownership of a defined risk market with freedom to scale it your way
– Partner with senior stakeholders on complex, high-value search assignments
– Act as a market authority, advising on talent trends and hiring strategy
– Build and nurture long-term client and candidate relationships
– Play a visible role in shaping desk direction and best practice
You Will Need
– A strong background in risk recruitment within financial services
– Consistent billing performance and evidence of client-led growth
– Experience managing senior or niche mandates end to end
– A consultative, commercially sharp approach to recruitment
– The ambition to operate at principal level with autonomy
Why Apply
– £50k–£70k base salary with a transparent, uncapped commission structure
– Access to established client relationships and a respected brand name
– Clear progression routes beyond principal level, without politics
– Hybrid working built around trust and delivery
– A culture that rewards expertise, not just activity
