Sonia Smith Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Currently thriving in a dynamic environment at Barbara Houghton Associates Ltd., I bring a well-rounded expertise in the recruitment sphere, particularly within the banking and financial sector. My proficiency spans across the crucial areas of front, middle, and back office recruitment, ensuring a holistic understanding of the industry's needs and challenges. My experience is enriched by a deep knowledge in various niches including trade finance, payments, credit, risk management, settlements… Show more Currently thriving in a dynamic environment at Barbara Houghton Associates Ltd., I bring a well-rounded expertise in the recruitment sphere, particularly within the banking and financial sector. My proficiency spans across the crucial areas of front, middle, and back office recruitment, ensuring a holistic understanding of the industry's needs and challenges. My experience is enriched by a deep knowledge in various niches including trade finance, payments, credit, risk management, settlements, HR, real estate, and compliance, allowing me to navigate the complexities of the financial sector with ease.I take pride in my ability to identify and attract high-calibre candidates, a testament to a meticulous and dedicated approach to recruitment. My track record is not just about filling positions but about fostering strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. This has been pivotal in understanding and meeting their unique requirements, thereby contributing to the sustained success of their businesses and careers.At the heart of my approach is a strong set of communication and interpersonal skills, which I believe are essential in building trust and rapport within the professional community. My results-oriented mindset has consistently delivered on hiring needs, aligning talent acquisition strategies with the broader business goals of our clients. I am committed to continuing this journey of growth and success, contributing my part to the industry and the professionals within it. Show less

City Of London

I started in the recruitment business in 2000 and have been successful in my quest to become a professional Recruitment Consultant and have been recognised by the Who’s Who:- as a Recruitment consultant. Responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with various companies.I work continuously with companies, building relationships in order to gain a better understanding of their recruitment needs and requirements. We provide advice… Show more I started in the recruitment business in 2000 and have been successful in my quest to become a professional Recruitment Consultant and have been recognised by the Who’s Who:- as a Recruitment consultant. Responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with various companies.I work continuously with companies, building relationships in order to gain a better understanding of their recruitment needs and requirements. We provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities.• using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking;• using candidate databases to find the right person for the client’s vacancy;• working towards targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed;• building lasting relationships with clients;• developing a good understanding of my client’s companies, their industry, what they do and their work culture and environment;• find the perfect candidate/s to the work culture and environment of the client• upon recommendation I will headhunt - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work;• reviewing all applications, managing interviews and creating a shortlist of candidates;• preparing CVs to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants;• organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client;• requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client; including correct working visa’s etc;• briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question prior to interview; Show less

Canary Wharf

Start up company where I was responsible for Business Development and Relationship Management.Strategic Consulting, including implementing a business plan & sales strategy development.

Recruited for investment,commercial and private banks. Area of expertise Credit Analysis, Trade Finance, Loans Admin/Agency, Compliance and AML. Covering temp and perm assignments. The areas covered by my colleagues are Treasury, Capital Markets, Risk, Legal & Human Resources.Geographical areas covered are the U.K. and the Middle East.

Computer Studies

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