Specialists in Recruitment in the Financial Services Arena 

Welcome to Claire Bourquin Recruitment Consultants (CBRC)

What makes us different

CBRC’s proactive approach and understanding of the financial services sector allows us to meet the needs of both employers and employees effectively. We also provide insights into market trends and maintain high discretion in our dealings.

CBRC is dedicated to social responsibility and supports various outreach programs to make a positive impact in the community.

About the owner

Claire Bourquin, the founder, has a strong background in the investment industry and is committed to continuous learning and adapting to industry demands. She takes a hands-on approach by personally interviewing both employers and candidates.

Claire emphasizes honesty and transparency in recruitment. She thoroughly screens candidates and employers before engaging in negotiations and refers clients to other resources if she cannot assist.

“Claire was focused on trying to understand who I am as a person – my aspirations and career goals and opportunities that were tailor made for me.”

Mary Anne Musekiwa

Employee, placed by CBRC

Latest news

Dear Animal Friends

In March I shared the heartbreaking news that our main funder will not be renewing their grant in December, leaving Mdzananda with a R250 000 per month deficit.

Their decision is part of a broader strategy change where they will no longer be renewing South African grant contracts, to reassess their impact in the country.

Please sign up as an emergency Paw Supporter today.With our last appeal we reached 53% of our target. But we need another 1185 Paw Supporters each donating R100 per month to help us survive this loss.

Upcoming roles

Investment client CT – future fit – transformation project. AI/data/transformation to AI technology and data enabled business. BRIGHT, smart, innovative, idea generators which a tech savvy mindset – understanding of data and AI and ability to test ideas; change gear; modify and execute while still working in a business, that has a global footprint and very competitive goals. CT based. Academics to match work experience. Not more than 10 years post study experience. We want new generation thinkers with a huge resilience muscle!
Managing Director. Gauteng. Huge opportunity – business is highly profitable. 700 staff in SA. Global footprint is significant too. Must have experience running a business; making strategic decisions but also being 100% action oriented. Ability to recruit a C-suite team of ‘doers’ who can strategize and implement initiatives to ensure growth of market share. Opportunity is there but needs leadership and a driver driver. MBA 10 years commercial industry experience – any logistics experience would be valued but not essential. Not a role for someone who is a 100% corporate animal but someone who can work with investment banking shareholders and also operate with clients nationally and staff at every level in an organization and make quick educated decisions. Selection will be very pointed. Great rewards on performance and superb market related fixed salary. Carpe Diem.
SENIOR BDM CT – local and offshore offering – exp with IFA’s and DFM’s/Cat 2’s. Great opportunity – superb offering!
Marketing Co Ordinator. Events++ Stellenbosch. Multinational needs a youthful, smart marketing graduate who has had experience in corporate events and marketing to support the marketing business largely based in JHB – but working from the Stellenbosch office. You may also do ‘some’ ad hoc office management tasks but as secondary to the other. Superb opportunity. Must live in the Boland.
PA -Stellenbosch. Work for an MD, who is very busy; super smart; has many projects and balls in the air and no one day is the same. Must live in the Boland. Must be highly technology savvy and be the face of the office as well as cover all the usual PA duties. Travel/diary is significant and some months he is out of the country for 20 days at a time in multiple countries.
CA(SA)’s female ideally – to work in Stellenbosch for a global multinational and in office. Work for the MD who travels extensively – on projects; valuations; board packs; meeting clients – similar to the Executive Assistant roles in investment banks but called a business manager. Well presented, articulate and professional with an energy drive and self-motivation to ensure success. This is the experience people are dying to be offered! You need to by systems literate -Excel advanced ideally and capable of working to deadlines. You could have 2 -4 years post articles experience, but not more.
Numerous Private Market roles – operational and other – product etc. CT – Asset Manager