HR Generalist

Business & Finance Consulting (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss consulting company specialized in development finance, is looking for an HR Generalist. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the international development finance sector by leading global financial recruitment initiatives for projects funded by prestigious organisations such as ADB, EBRD, EIB, KfW, IFC/WB, while also enhancing the HR function at BFC.

 As part of the Talent Management Team, you will collaborate closely with Business Development Officers, Project Managers, experienced bankers, and financial professionals to identify and engage top-tier consultants and support BFC’s mission in driving sustainable financial development worldwide.

Details:

• Location: home-based
• Input: full-time or part-time (both options are possible)

 What you will do:

1. HR:

• Develop and implement BFC’s People Management Framework, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives
• Oversee the development of related processes and procedures, ensuring efficiency and best practices in talent acquisition, retention, and overall team management
• Cultivate and maintain strong, ongoing communication and professional relationships with consultants, ensuring a continued collaboration to support BFC’s global projects and initiatives
• Help manage employee relations, providing guidance and support to ensure a positive and productive work environment
• Coordinate and support employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace satisfaction and retention

2. Recruiting:

• Lead the full recruitment cycle for international consulting projects in the financial/banking sector
• Search social networking platforms (e.g. LinkedIn) for appropriate consultants and assess candidates’ suitability for project openings
• Conduct online interviews in English with candidates and write interview feedback reports
• Oversee the preparation of all relevant documents for tender applications (CVs, short descriptions of proposed experts, summary presentations, etc.)

Who we are looking for:

• Education: University degree in HR, economics, finance, banking or another related field
• Expertise: Familiarity with some of the following areas: HR, finance, economic development, entrepreneurship
• Experience: Previous experience in recruiting for financial/banking positions; experience of working in a bank or in a finance/banking-related project is a strong advantage
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English, fluent Russian and/or French is an advantage
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and communication skills to present ideas in a structured and clear way

What we offer:

BFC operates within a flat organisational structure, without department heads. All colleagues work independently after receiving coaching and take full ownership of their responsibilities. At BFC, you will get:

• Flexibility in the working hours
• The possibility to work from home
• An opportunity to work for an international company with supportive colleagues

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV in English at https://bfconsulting.com/careers/ or via email at vacancy@bfconsulting.com.

 Applications are assessed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your application!