Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job Location: New York, United States

Employment Type: Permanent

Welcome to AMS – where talent is our world. Over the last two decades, AMS has redefined talent outsourcing and consulting, pioneering the RPO concept and revolutionising how organisations approach talent acquisition. Our culture is diverse, inclusive, and innovative, inspiring a real sense of belonging and a passion for talent.

The Role:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be at the forefront of talent acquisition, responsible for identifying and engaging top-tier candidates to meet our organisation's hiring needs. Your skills in sourcing strategies and candidate outreach will be utilised across job boards, social media, and professional networks to find candidates that align with our client’s values and requirements.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 Base

• Execute candidate sourcing and attraction plans, engaging candidates from known talent pools (internal ATS/CRM, alumni, and other channels).
• Ensure recruitment services meet contractual obligations and client SLAs.
• Lead hiring strategy meetings to agree on recruitment plans with hiring managers.
• Use data‑led sourcing insights to determine the best hiring strategy for each requisition.
• Review CVs and screen candidates to present quality short‑lists to hiring managers, coaching them through selection decisions.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience from first contact through interview process to start date.
• Drive hiring decisions and manage the offer process.
• Address stakeholder issues and share knowledge to enhance recruitment delivery.
• Support future hiring requirements by talent pooling relevant quality candidates.

• Track candidate status and requisition updates in relevant systems.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and share upselling opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and track compliance risks.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers.

• Collaborate with Talent Sourcing, Insights, Talent Attraction, and Administration teams for a smooth client and candidate experience.

• 3–5 years of talent acquisition experience, including proactive sourcing using a variety of channels.
• Proven experience in talent sourcing within investment banking or financial services, mapping the market, identifying passive candidates, and building pipelines for hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Strong communication skills – negotiate, influence, and convey information clearly in both verbal and written formats.
• Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to absorb and apply information effectively to make informed decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office and similar tools; confident in leveraging online research to source information and talent.
• Skilled in conducting research and analysis, interpreting data, and presenting actionable recommendations to support decision‑making.

We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experiences in driving innovation, creativity, and problem‑solving. Our culture is open, inclusive, and flexible, offering career opportunities in any direction you choose.

• Full training and support
• High-value and challenging work
• A vibrant, diverse, and collaborative culture
• A competitive reward and benefits package*
• The opportunity to embark on a recruitment career with a world leader in recruitment

* Details may vary slightly depending on your location and local labour laws.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. All aspects of employment are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out at  or let a member of our Talent Acquisition team know at any time.

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