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York, Gb

London & Leeds

• Promoted Grant Thornton’s Data, Digital & Technology capabilities to existing clients while exploring new markets and identifying untapped customer segments. Aimed to cultivate a self-sustaining digital sales pipeline over the next 5 years.• Bolstered a versatile business development team, harnessing third-party relationships and strategic resource augmentation.• Developed a central digital resource augmentation business with margins exceeding 30%, generating revenue by leveraging the… Show more • Promoted Grant Thornton’s Data, Digital & Technology capabilities to existing clients while exploring new markets and identifying untapped customer segments. Aimed to cultivate a self-sustaining digital sales pipeline over the next 5 years.• Bolstered a versatile business development team, harnessing third-party relationships and strategic resource augmentation.• Developed a central digital resource augmentation business with margins exceeding 30%, generating revenue by leveraging the team’s existing skills and introducing new talent as needed.• Cultivated strategic partnerships with complementary enterprises to diversify revenue streams, enhance the product/service portfolio, and elevate brand visibility. Established and nurtured critical alliances while continually assessing current third-party relationships.• Managed the Growth team within the Digital Hub, ensuring its capacity to meet client requirements. Oversaw Digital Hub Marketing, Events, and Communication strategies. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Nurtured and developed client relationships to drive business growth, successfully onboarding new clients and expanding the FS BRS team’s client base.• Prepared monthly management information (MI) reports, optimizing the utilization of permanent staff and identifying opportunities for improved team deployment.• Ensured timely client billing at the end of each month, maximizing revenue.• Managed a team responsible for client onboarding, ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory… Show more • Nurtured and developed client relationships to drive business growth, successfully onboarding new clients and expanding the FS BRS team’s client base.• Prepared monthly management information (MI) reports, optimizing the utilization of permanent staff and identifying opportunities for improved team deployment.• Ensured timely client billing at the end of each month, maximizing revenue.• Managed a team responsible for client onboarding, ensuring compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.• Oversaw the onboarding and management of consultants, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed for timely client engagement.• Managed a team based in India, ensuring seamless integration with the UK team and optimal utilization across the client base. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Developed and executed business development strategies targeting Securities EMEA and small to mid-size financial services firms, with a focus on internal audit services (Co-Source and Outsourced).• Led large-scale Co-Source projects involving over 30 team members, ensuring seamless project execution by managing paperwork, sourcing additional resources, and replacing underperforming individuals to meet client expectations.• Expanded and supported the team in India, serving as the… Show more • Developed and executed business development strategies targeting Securities EMEA and small to mid-size financial services firms, with a focus on internal audit services (Co-Source and Outsourced).• Led large-scale Co-Source projects involving over 30 team members, ensuring seamless project execution by managing paperwork, sourcing additional resources, and replacing underperforming individuals to meet client expectations.• Expanded and supported the team in India, serving as the primary point of contact for resolving issues and facilitating smooth operations.• Managed the onboarding and oversight of consultants, ensuring all necessary documentation was completed promptly for efficient client engagement. Show less

1-2 Broadgate Circle

• Specialized in placing permanent finance professionals into the financial services industry.• Led a team focusing on Buy-side, Fintech, Insurance, Energy, and Consultancy sectors. Managed banking team placements from graduate to board level in risk, finance, projects, and quantitative analysis.• Drove business development and fulfilled client needs in commercial finance, fund accounting, finance, risk, strategy, and consultancy.• Arranged meetings with potential clients to promote… Show more • Specialized in placing permanent finance professionals into the financial services industry.• Led a team focusing on Buy-side, Fintech, Insurance, Energy, and Consultancy sectors. Managed banking team placements from graduate to board level in risk, finance, projects, and quantitative analysis.• Drove business development and fulfilled client needs in commercial finance, fund accounting, finance, risk, strategy, and consultancy.• Arranged meetings with potential clients to promote Maze’s consultative approach.• Took a 360-degree approach to recruitment, sourcing and placing candidates globally.• Provided consultancy services with up-to-date market trends, including hiring trends, salaries, and bonuses.• Ensured efficient and accurate recruitment, matching candidates to skill levels and organizational culture.• Advised clients on recruitment challenges and proposed solutions.• Maintained strong relationships with clients on both business and HR sides.• Discussed market opportunities with candidates and prepared them for interviews through mock sessions.Key Achievements:• Achieved preferred supplier list status with new clients, maintaining a steady pipeline.• Retained as the sole recruiter for several projects due to high performance and service.• Conducted assessment centres for large-scale recruitment needs (5+ candidates).• Built long-lasting relationships with candidates, assisting in their career progression. Show less