Principal Talent Sourcing Specialist – Front Office - Barclays

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

Location

Cleveland, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Toronto, 1 day a week in the office/ remote

Hours

40 hours per week full time

Job type

Permanent

Talent Sourcers play a key role in our clients’ success by partnering with Hiring Managers and Recruiters and developing effective, consultative, professional relationships with them. Through asking the right questions to ensure a detailed understanding of the client and each role, and by leveraging data, historic hiring trends, and market analysis, Talent Sourcers develop bespoke sourcing strategies and then use a range of tools and techniques to find the best talent in the market.

Talent Sourcers are brand ambassadors for our clients, bringing each opportunity to life with candidates in a compelling and authentic way to ensure they are qualified, interested, and engaged before being presented to the Hiring Manager. A Principal Sourcing Specialist is a true subject matter expert in recruitment and sourcing and will confidently partner with senior stakeholders to understand even the most complex hiring needs, developing sourcing strategies which focus on finding and engaging passive talent across specialist discipline.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a trusted advisor to recruiters and hiring managers, shaping sourcing strategies and delivering high-quality candidate shortlists
• Use market insight and data to influence hiring decisions and adapt recruitment approaches
• Proactively source and engage top, often passive, talent using a range of channels and tools
• Create compelling job adverts and sourcing strategies to attract candidates in competitive and niche markets
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience through clear communication, engagement, and ongoing relationship management
• Track performance and continuously refine sourcing approaches using data and insights
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to team success

• Proven expertise in proactive sourcing within Investment Banking, particularly front office roles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and partner independently with clients and candidates
• Deep sourcing expertise, using market insights and data to develop and deliver effective strategies for niche hiring needs
• Skilled in passive sourcing techniques, including Boolean search and tools such as Linked In Recruiter, Seek Out, and ATS/CRM systems
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using a range of systems and tools, including ATS, CRM platforms, and MS Office, to support sourcing delivery
• Experience working to KPIs and SLAs, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee…