Consultant

Consultant - Frankfurt

EH10003

Finatal is the leading private capital search partner, placing key leadership positions and building talented teams in organisations across Europe, the UK, and North America. We specialise in working with top-tier funds and their portfolio companies, offering exceptional service with unrivalled pace and efficiency across the investment landscape.

Our business is growing at pace: over the past 6 years, we have increased our revenue by 56% year-on-year and have grown our headcount by over 100% in the last year alone. Our vision is to establish ourselves in 8 major cities across Europe and the US in the next 5 years.

Joining Finatal now means becoming a crucial part of our journey, whether that’s contributing to our success in the UK or making a mark on the international stage.

The opportunity:

Finatal's European Practice has flourished in its success and now we are looking to hire a Consultant to join our team in Frankfurt. This role is perfect for a recruitment consultant in the early stage of their career looking to make a change and take on their next challenge.

As a Consultant at Finatal, you’ll be at the epicentre of the Private Capital space, providing critical support to and learning from the best in the business. This role will be an integral part of the DACH practice, working with a remarkable variety of market-leading candidates and clients on a range of critical mandates, developing relationships and managing the end-to-end process.

Your role:

• Proactively identify and engage with best-in-class senior candidates and prospective clients, cultivating your own network of trusted relationships.
• Utilise exceptional communication, on the phone and in person, to understand candidates’ backgrounds and motivations, client mandates and efficiently match the two.
• Be the pivotal first point of contact for candidates and clients and act as an ambassador for our brand.
• Be a key player in the deal process from end to end, directly influencing the careers of industry leaders and the successes of Private Equity businesses.
• Harness market knowledge, deep diving into your own research and take advantage of our training and expertise to become an industry expert in your own right.
• Excel in a fast-paced & high-performance environment, surrounded by driven & successful colleagues.

We offer:

• Rapid progression: Our model has always been to build internally and help our people climb the ranks. We have multiple success stories of consultants rapidly progressing to senior levels.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: We pride ourselves on our high-performance culture and support entrepreneurial people who want to develop in their own space. Many of our practice areas were conceived and created by ambitious, entrepreneurial team members who wanted to carve out their own path.
• Tailored Training: inductions include in-depth group-based learning and on-the-job training from our industry experts. We know that learning with your peers provides the best route to success – as well as creating a fun, collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Constant development: Our focus on your development doesn’t stop there, we give tailored 1-2-1 training from both internal and external providers, high-performance and management training pathways and more, providing the perfect platform for your continued progression.
• Benefits and beyond: Unlimited earning potential and an unrivalled commission scheme of up to 50%, along with other incentives, regular socials and an extensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate:

While we provide the tools for success, it is up to you to make it happen. Some attributes we look for in our consultants include:

• Previous recruitment experience in a similar market.
• Fluent in German and English.
• University degree or equivalent.
• Highly motivated, ambitious and willing to work hard to succeed.
• Capacity to maintain high standards while thriving in a fast-paced setting.
• Impeccable communication skills and the ability to make an impact on senior candidates and existing and prospective clients, in-person, virtually or on the phone.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Apply now and be part of our growth.

Ready to be a part of our exciting journey? Contact our Head of Talent Acquisition, Emily Huxtable at Emily.huxtable@finatal.com