Job Description

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

Details:

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

What you will do:

HR:

Help elaborate the 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 team management

Recruiting:

Lead the full recruitment cycle for international consulting projects in the banking sector
Search 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 (in English)
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: banking, finance, economic development
Experience Previous experience in recruiting for financial/banking positions or experience of working in a bank or in a finance/banking-related project
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 coaching and take full ownership of their responsibilities. At BFC, you will get:

Flexibility in the working hours
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 vacancy@bfconsulting.com or by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the right sidebar

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

About Business & Finance Consulting

BFC is a mission-driven consulting firm advancing financial inclusion and MSME empowerment across emerging and frontier markets.

Since 2003, BFC has successfully implemented nearly 300 projects in over 80 countries worldwide for a variety of development agencies, financial institutions and impact investors. By fostering inclusive financial ecosystems, the firm helps unlock growth opportunities for SMEs and contributes to broader economic resilience and social equity.

BFC focuses on the following efforts on four strategic areas, striving to deliver to our clients the most innovative and efficient solutions also tailored to local market contexts:

1.Inclusive Finance - Expanding access for underserved entrepreneurs through microfinance, SME finance, agriculture and rural finance, and thematic social finance including youth, gender, housing, education, and refugee finance.

2. Green Finance and Sustainability Reporting - Supporting ESG integration, ESMS development, green finance facilitation, and sustainability reporting aligned with international standards.

3. Digital Transformation and Financial Innovation - Delivering fintech integration, digital lending solutions, credit scoring models, and data analytics through its proprietary platforms.

4. Impact Investment Facilitation - Driving cross-border investments through risk-based due diligence and investment analytics, blended finance and de-risking strategies, and its complementary impact investment facilitation solutions (including BFC Impact Ventures, launched in 2024 to invest in disruptive early-stage ventures synergistic with its business).

Headquartered in Switzerland with regional offices in Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Moldova, Nepal, South Africa, and Uzbekistan, BFC combines global expertise with local insight. BFC has been ISO Certified in Quality Management Systems since 2023.

Industry

Finance & Insurance

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Zurich, CH

Year Founded

2003

Website

bfconsulting.com

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