2. CONTENTS
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ABOUT BRUIN 04
OUR FOCUS 06
HOW WE RECRUIT 06
OUR PHILOSOPHY 09
WHY CHOOSE BRUIN 10
CONTACT US 10

3. 04 05
ABOUT BRUIN
BRUIN Financial, established in 2010, is a leading We appreciate that the differing hiring requirements Headquartered in central London, we have an office in We have engaged BRUIN as a supplier and
specialist recruitment consultancy, operating solely of employers or the unique skill sets of individuals call Singapore servicing the Asia-Pacific region, and firm plans
in the financial services marketplace. for collaborative, dependable partnerships between in place to establish a strategic presence in key financial
I can happily provide a glowing reference
a recruitment provider and its clients or candidates. services centres worldwide. Driven by an entrepreneurial for them as a business and a supplier.
Independently owned and managed by recruitment Therefore, we have opted to work in partnership with spirit, passion and an absolute belief in our ability to reliably
professionals with decades of combined experience in They hit the ground running and are
a select number of clients only, including many of the deliver tomorrow’s talent today, our ultimate vision is to
financial services recruitment, we provide permanent, world’s leading investment banks and financial services become the recognised global leader within financial consistently providing an impressive flow
temporary and interim recruitment solutions, employing institutions. This affords both our prestigious clients and services contingent recruitment. of top tier candidates.
proven executive search methodologies within a contingent our talented candidates the highest standards of service,
marketplace. care and attention throughout the recruitment process. External Recruitment Desk Team Leader,
European Investment Bank

4. OUR FOCUS
BRUIN Financial is a specialist contingent recruiter, Our operational model is rarely seen in financial services
focusing exclusively in financial services recruitment. recruitment and the concept gives us a vital edge over
Unlike more generalist consultancies, our leadership our competitors. As well as utilising traditional contingent
team and consultants all specialise in a particular area recruitment techniques, such as our international database
of financial services and bring vast experience and of candidates, targeted advertising and online social media
expertise to the following divisions: networks, we also incorporate a range of established
executive search tactics. Headhunting specific talent
Accountancy & Finance for a shortlist, a process paid for in advance with other
Banking Operations consultancies, is only possible because of the detailed
Human Resources sector knowledge and the wealth of industry contacts our
divisions possess.
Risk & Compliance
Sales & Marketing The combination of both of these methods, coupled with
Secretarial & Administration our elite client list, enables us to provide a better quality
of candidate in a shorter timeframe to clients, and offers
Wealth & Asset Management
candidates of all levels of seniority more appealing career
Front Office; Sales and Trading opportunities with the leading employers in their sector
Information Technology whether on a permanent, temporary or interim basis.
Commodities
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HOW WE RECRUIT
RESEARCH AND HEADHUNTING EXCLUSIVE CONTINGENT ASSIGNMENTS
BRUIN Financial utilises executive search methodology BRUIN Financial is able to conduct retained assignments We have been thoroughly impressed with
in the contingent market place. Because of this we are on behalf of our clients utilising our executive search
able to source candidates within the market from non-client methodology whilst having no conflict of interest with
their ability to source suitably qualified
organisations. We have no off-limit restrictions with these non-client organisations. Such assignments are candidates… All they have submitted
organisations and as such are able to proactively find the particularly suitable for significant client projects. have been well briefed about the company
right candidates for our clients rather than simply searching
our database or advertising our clients’ jobs. Our consultants TARGET CANDIDATE PRESENTATIONS and the role. They have always taken
are supported by a large team of researchers whose role is These are often used where our clients are looking to the time to ensure they fully understand
to map out non-client organisations and to generate unique fill more than one position and are also looking to improve
talent for our client base. their market awareness. BRUIN Financial will run a the role and how best to position roles
campaign to identify a number of suitable applicants for with candidates… They are responsive
ADVERTISING the client. The number required for the presentation to be
BRUIN Financial monitors its offline and online effective is usually between 10 and 30. Once the venue for
and approachable… We are pleased to
advertising closely to ensure that we are targeting the the presentation is selected, BRUIN Financial and the client have established a working relationship
correct media forums for our clients. Online advertising present to the suitable applicants describing the benefits of with them.
is selective and specific, ensuring we are focusing on the working for the client. There is often an open forum and the
right type of target audience. client has the opportunity to meet candidates in an informal
Head of Human Resources,
interview process. The selection procedure follows on from
DATABASE SEARCH the presentation. European Brokerage House
All of our consultants have access to our large
international database containing all of our carefully
screened candidates, specialising in a broad range of
business areas. New candidates are registered to our
internal database daily.

5. OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our entire team, from trainee researchers to senior board We are passionate about environmental awareness and
members, share our vision of becoming the recognised preservation and have internal procedures in place to aid
global leader in contingent financial services recruitment. waste reduction, recycling and energy efficiency.
Our fundamental purpose is to deliver an unrivalled service We take our corporate and social responsibility seriously
to clients and candidates by recruiting for tomorrow’s and incorporate our duty to operate in a responsible
talent, today. In order to do this to our own extremely high manner into our daily working practices.
standards, we hold four values in high esteem:
Passion: being passionate about what we do keeps Best recruitment experience to date with
us striving for perfection
BRUIN. Very professional yet welcoming
Honesty: being honest with our stakeholders
engenders two-way commitment and friendly at the same time. BRUIN are
Trust: we aim to instil trust in ourselves and show very effective and efficient at what they do.
trust in our business partners
I
ntegrity: consistency in our values, approach and Head of Resourcing,
actions is part of our culture European Investment Bank
BRUIN Financial is committed to providing equal
opportunities to everyone regarding hiring or promotion,
and actively encourages diversity in our workplace.
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6. WHY CHOOSE BRUIN?
As a contingent recruiter with an executive search FOR CANDIDATES
methodology, BRUIN Financial is a refreshingly We are on the preferred supplier list for a number of
different, and attractive proposition to clients, candidates major names in the financial services sector and recruit
and recruitment industry professionals. Specialising for hundreds of roles, from entry-level graduate to senior
purely in financial services and working with deliberately positions. We understand that every candidate has different
chosen clients assures all parties of a bespoke service, aspirations and skill sets, so our one-on-one service to
whatever their hiring or career requirements. clients is replicated with our candidates too. We offer
comprehensive advice and support throughout the hiring
FOR CLIENTS process, from CV preparation through to the interview
Our specialist consultants have forged strong partnerships process and even after the start date.
with our clients and completely understand their businesses
and their development plans within the financial services FOR RECRUITMENT PROFESSIONALS
sector. Our search capabilities, unhindered by any ‘hands Our unique operational model gives experienced financial
off’ agreements, mean that we can source the right services recruitment professionals a chance to hone their
individual in terms of qualifications, experience and specialist skills and enjoy the best of both the contingent
cultural fit, for any role, wherever they are in the world. and search methodologies. Working alongside high calibre,
niche recruiters in a mature, collegiate environment with
genuine career progression and the prospect of share
options, it’s easy to see why some of the most talented
people in our industry have chosen to join BRUIN Financial.
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financial services recruitment career, contact us at
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