Frequently asked questions
As a leading financial services recruitment agency, we employ a multi-faceted approach to candidate sourcing and attraction, combining traditional and digital strategies to identify and engage top talent. We leverage our extensive and ever-growing industry networks and proactively connect with highly skilled professionals through continuous targeted outreach through various channels, including job boards, social media, and direct outreach, to build relationships and nurture talent pipelines.
How does Robert Half source and attract top financial services talent in the market?
How does Robert Half source and attract top financial services talent in the market?
As a leading financial services recruitment agency, we employ a multi-faceted approach to candidate sourcing and attraction, combining traditional and digital strategies to identify and engage top talent. We leverage our extensive and ever-growing industry networks and proactively connect with highly skilled professionals through continuous targeted outreach through various channels, including job boards, social media, and direct outreach, to build relationships and nurture talent pipelines.
We meticulously screen and shortlist candidates by first evaluating their resumes to ensure they meet the basic qualifications and possess the specific skills required for the role. We then conduct structured interviews, including phone screenings, to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit, ensuring that each candidate aligns with our clients' unique needs and organisational culture. And lastly, we conduct thorough background checks to identify any potential red flags or discrepancies in their work history.
What is Robert Half's approach to screening and shortlisting candidates?
What is Robert Half's approach to screening and shortlisting candidates?
We meticulously screen and shortlist candidates by first evaluating their resumes to ensure they meet the basic qualifications and possess the specific skills required for the role. We then conduct structured interviews, including phone screenings, to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit, ensuring that each candidate aligns with our clients' unique needs and organisational culture. And lastly, we conduct thorough background checks to identify any potential red flags or discrepancies in their work history.
We know the specific skills and expertise required across the financial services sector, from regulatory compliance and risk management to financial analysis, legal, and client advisory roles. Our team stay up to date with industry standards like APRA regulations, ASIC compliance, and emerging trends such as digital transformation. This allows us to connect you with professionals who have the required technical proficiency and experience to excel in your specialised financial services roles.
What is Robert Half's understanding of the specific skills and experience required for our roles?
What is Robert Half's understanding of the specific skills and experience required for our roles?
We know the specific skills and expertise required across the financial services sector, from regulatory compliance and risk management to financial analysis, legal, and client advisory roles. Our team stay up to date with industry standards like APRA regulations, ASIC compliance, and emerging trends such as digital transformation. This allows us to connect you with professionals who have the required technical proficiency and experience to excel in your specialised financial services roles.
Our financial services recruiters work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure a seamless onboarding process. We provide clear communication, set expectations early, and offer guidance on industry-specific compliance, such as APRA and ASIC requirements. We help new hires integrate quickly and effectively into your team, through aligning candidate readiness with your organisation’s needs.
How do your financial services recruiters ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires?
How do your financial services recruiters ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires?
Our financial services recruiters work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure a seamless onboarding process. We provide clear communication, set expectations early, and offer guidance on industry-specific compliance, such as APRA and ASIC requirements. We help new hires integrate quickly and effectively into your team, through aligning candidate readiness with your organisation’s needs.
At Robert Half, we have a comprehensive understanding of the local financial services market and regulatory environment in Australia. Our extensive experience enables us to effectively identify and recruit top-tier talent across various financial services roles, ensuring that our clients receive professionals who are well-versed in both industry standards and the specific nuances of the Australian market.
How well does Robert Half understand the local financial services market in Australia?
How well does Robert Half understand the local financial services market in Australia?
At Robert Half, we have a comprehensive understanding of the local financial services market and regulatory environment in Australia. Our extensive experience enables us to effectively identify and recruit top-tier talent across various financial services roles, ensuring that our clients receive professionals who are well-versed in both industry standards and the specific nuances of the Australian market.
In Australia, we’re seeing trends like the rise of digital transformation, increasing regulatory compliance demands, and a growing focus on ESG initiatives. At the same time, challenges such as navigating economic uncertainty, attracting skilled talent in areas such as FinTech and cyber-security, and adapting to evolving customer expectations are reshaping the landscape. We closely monitor these shifts to ensure we can support Australian businesses in staying ahead of the curve.
What are the current trends and challenges in the financial services industry?
What are the current trends and challenges in the financial services industry?
In Australia, we’re seeing trends like the rise of digital transformation, increasing regulatory compliance demands, and a growing focus on ESG initiatives. At the same time, challenges such as navigating economic uncertainty, attracting skilled talent in areas such as FinTech and cyber-security, and adapting to evolving customer expectations are reshaping the landscape. We closely monitor these shifts to ensure we can support Australian businesses in staying ahead of the curve.
Our team of financial services recruiters prioritise clear and consistent communication throughout the hiring process. We take the time to understand your organisation’s unique needs and provide regular updates, ensuring alignment every step of the way. Whether it’s through detailed briefings, progress reports, or quick check-ins, we tailor our communication to suit your preferences and keep the process seamless.
How do you ensure effective communication between our team and Robert Half's recruiters?
How do you ensure effective communication between our team and Robert Half's recruiters?
Our team of financial services recruiters prioritise clear and consistent communication throughout the hiring process. We take the time to understand your organisation’s unique needs and provide regular updates, ensuring alignment every step of the way. Whether it’s through detailed briefings, progress reports, or quick check-ins, we tailor our communication to suit your preferences and keep the process seamless.
At Robert Half, our financial services recruitment process begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your organisation's specific needs, including the required technical skills, industry experience, and cultural fit. Leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we identify and present qualified candidates who align with your criteria. We then facilitate the interview process, provide detailed feedback, conduct thorough reference checks, and assist with offer negotiations to ensure a successful placement.
How does the financial services recruitment process work with Robert Half?
How does the financial services recruitment process work with Robert Half?
At Robert Half, our financial services recruitment process begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your organisation's specific needs, including the required technical skills, industry experience, and cultural fit. Leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we identify and present qualified candidates who align with your criteria. We then facilitate the interview process, provide detailed feedback, conduct thorough reference checks, and assist with offer negotiations to ensure a successful placement.
