Citi Group Head Executive Talent Acquisition Banking & International - Director 

United States, New York, New York 

194786533

• Develop a talent acquisition advisory and search strategy to meet the needs of the Banking & International business - with a focus on direct delivery utilizing best in class search and sourcing methods, and managing third-party search firm relationships to supplement the activity
• Partner with the Executive Leadership team of the Banking & International businesses to deliver the Executive hiring strategy
• Close partnership with the Banking & International HR Advisory team to achieve the best outcomes in collaboration
• Partner with Talent Management & Engagement to build succession planning strategy and internal executive mobility
• Set team targets and design working patterns in line with functional objectives and success measures, monitor and enhance team performance utilising data and insight
• Work closely with internal departments (e.g. Talent & Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Reward and HR Advisor teams) to ensure top talent is acquired from both the external and internal market
• Manage, lead and develop a team of Executive TA professionals
• Set team targets and design working patterns in line with functional objectives and success measures, monitor and enhance team performance utilising data and insight
• Directly manage a workload executing Executive Search mandates, deliver market mapping and insights to inform business hiring decisions
• Form part of the global Executive TA Leadership Team and contribute towards the evolution of the function and broader activities across HR
• Ensure information is appropriately cascaded and that the team engages with wider projects and initiatives
• Act as an escalation point for managers handling sensitive and confidential matters; resolving complex issues
• Sponsor or lead continuous improvement projects

Knowledge / Experience:

• Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition, specifically executive search gained either in-house or at an Executive Search firm, coupled with broad HR knowledge and exposure to HR disciplines
• Proven and respected leader who raises the bar and motivates and empowers others to perform, demonstrating and championing the leadership principles.
• Expert technical knowledge of executive search in Corporate and Investment Banking, including accessing top talent, understanding market practices and ability to consistently and proactively identify, locate and attract passive executive candidates by utilizing advanced recruiting and networking techniques
• Ability to build and foster relationships at executive level on a global basis
• Politically savvy, able to navigate through complexity and an environment of conflicting priorities, at ease operating in a matrix environment.
• Knowledge of financial services and the different business models within the sector and those it serves
• Credibility with executive candidates and leaders: possesses gravitas to lead conversations and influence outcomes
• Able to build networks internally across matrix organization
• Expert in compensation structures and the creation of competitive offers, understanding deferrals and bonus structures
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex international hiring processes
• Strong project management skills
• Digitally aware, ensuring deployment of effective CRM systems to manage search activities
• Risk aware, champion of compliance requirements and risk and control activities as they apply to executive search and intelligence activities

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