Senior Recruitment Consultant – Japan Desk

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Japan Desk Industry: Executive Search / Recruitment Location: Singapore Employment Type: Full-time Salary Range: SGD 6,000 – 9,000 per month (excluding commission) Job Description We are a Singapore-based recruitment firm supporting clients across APAC, including financial services and corporate sectors. We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to focus on Japan-linked mandates, covering both Singapore-based clients and clients headquartered in Japan. This is a full-cycle (360) recruitment role involving business development, client management, and candidate delivery. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Client Management Develop and manage relationships with Japanese corporate clients in Singapore and in Japan Identify new business opportunities and maintain a pipeline of recruitment mandates Advise clients on hiring strategies, market conditions, and talent availability Negotiate terms of business and recruitment fees Recruitment Execution Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from job briefing to offer stage Source, screen, and assess candidates for client roles Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and candidate feedback to clients Maintain professional candidate engagement throughout the hiring process Market Development Build knowledge of Japan-related hiring markets, including cross-border recruitment Develop networks of candidates and clients within the financial services sector and any other complementary sectors. Contribute to the development of the firm’s Japan desk Requirements Experience Minimum 3 years of experience in a recruitment agency in a 360 recruitment role Demonstrated experience in managing recruitment processes and client relationships Language Requirements Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English is required, as the role involves regular communication with Japanese-speaking clients and candidates, including reviewing role requirements, conducting interviews, and managing recruitment processes Skills & Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines Organised and detail-oriented approach to work Ability to work independently in a target-driven environment Basic understanding of recruitment processes and market dynamics Additional Information Commission and incentive structure applies in addition to base salary Training and support will be provided