Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Technology & Operations Executive Recruiter

Location: Glasgow (hybrid working available - 3 days on-site)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technology & Operations Executive Recruiter at Vice President level to deliver world-class executive hiring services for senior leadership roles. Acting as a trusted advisor to Technology and Operations leadership, you will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Director and Managing Director level appointments, providing a premium, consultative recruitment experience to both stakeholders and candidates.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role operating in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You will leverage deep market knowledge, direct sourcing expertise and strategic talent pipelining to secure top-tier executive talent across technology and operations functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver executive recruitment strategies aligned to business priorities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior leadership roles, from role scoping through to offer negotiation

• Directly source executive-level talent through proactive market mapping, networking and research

• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs

• Partner closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners and Reward teams to deliver critical hires

• Provide expert market insight, guidance and challenge to hiring stakeholders

• Deliver compelling job adverts and recruitment marketing materials

• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new executive hires

• Track and report on recruitment performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement

• Manage relationships with executive search firms and professional networks where required

• Demonstrate strong risk awareness and adherence to governance and control frameworks

Expectations

In this role, you will:

• Operate as a subject matter expert in executive recruitment for Technology & Operations

• Influence strategy, drive change and contribute to long-term organisational outcomes

• Advise senior stakeholders on talent, organisational design and leadership capability

• Build trusted partnerships across the business through strong influencing and negotiation skills

• Apply sophisticated analytical thinking to solve complex recruitment challenges

• Support risk management and control standards within your area of responsibility

• Collaborate across HR and business teams to deliver aligned, high-quality outcomes

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience hiring executive-level Technology & Operations leaders, within financial services

• Strong experience working in large matrix financial services organisations.

• Strong track record in direct sourcing.

• In-house recruitment experience within complex, matrixed organisations

• Deep understanding of technology and operations leadership roles in banking or regulated environments

• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills

• Ability to operate with credibility and confidence at the executive level

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.