Candidate Relationship Partner

Job Description

At FIS, we know that top talent is the key to our success. As a Candidate Relationship Manager, you will take on a proactive, recruitment agency-style approach to sourcing, engaging, and nurturing high-calibre Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in key areas of our commercial business. This role is all about building long-term relationships with specialist talent, keeping them engaged, and ensuring FIS remains their employer of choice when the right opportunity arises.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of SME candidates across the sales and commercial disciplines.

• Proactively source, engage, and build relationships with passive and active candidates through networking, talent mapping, and market research.

• Act as a career advisor, providing insights on market trends, career paths, and opportunities within FIS.

• Maintain regular communication with candidates, keeping them “warm” and engaged until the right opportunity aligns.

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers, and Business Leaders to understand hiring needs and future skill demands.

• Leverage data-driven insights to track engagement, pipeline health, and hiring success.

• Promote FIS as an employer of choice through targeted outreach, industry events, and digital engagement strategies.

• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the relationship lifecycle.

What You Bring

• Experience in executive search, recruitment agency, or in-house talent acquisition with a focus on SME or niche roles.

• Proven ability to build, manage, and nurture long-term candidate relationships.

• Strong understanding of market trends, talent attraction strategies, and workforce planning.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior-level talent.

• A proactive, sales-driven mindset with a passion for networking and talent engagement.

• Experience using CRM, ATS, and talent mapping tools to track and manage pipelines.

• A data-oriented approach to measuring success and optimizing engagement strategies.

What We Offer

• A strategic role with the opportunity to shape how FIS attracts and engages top SME talent.

• A fast-paced, recruitment agency-style environment within a leading global fintech company.

• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and resources to enhance your success.

• A supportive and collaborative team culture with career growth opportunities.

• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and benefits package.

At FIS, we are not just hiring for today—we are building a talent pipeline for the future. If you thrive in a proactive, relationship-driven recruitment model and enjoy connecting top-tier talent with world-class opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

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