Executive Search Excellence for a Leading Consulting Firm
Client Overview
Insights into the Leading Consulting Firm
Our client, one of the leading consulting firms on the global landscape, has established a strong foothold in the risk advisory space, focusing particularly on Internal Audit. Recognizing the impending need for digitalization, a dynamic approach, and a flexible people model in internal auditing, they aimed to further provide timely insights on strategic risks. As the Big 4s were already making significant strides in the global & Indian market, recruiting top-tier talent from or around them presented a daunting challenge.
The Need
Executive Leadership for Risk Advisory
The consulting firm was in dire need of a partner-level executive who could spearhead the growth and digital transformation of their risk advisory domain. This executive's role would be pivotal in driving industry vertical growth within the internal audit space.
The Challenge
Rigors of Executive Recruitment
Entrusting their executive search process to us, the leading consulting firm expected us to bring in the industry's best talent. With intense competition around and the inherent trust clients place in our executive search firm, sourcing the right fit was an uphill battle. The mandate was clear: the talent should not only be adept in risk advisory but also possess substantial industry-specific knowledge. To further compound the challenge, this role was earmarked for the firm's growth expansion business, necessitating a swift executive recruitment timeline. Several talent advisories were on the task, each with their own timelines, placing additional pressure on us.
Strategy
Precision in Executive Headhunting
Understanding the gravity of the task and the pressing deadline, our team orchestrated a foolproof headhunting strategy. Key moves included:
- Deep dives with Recruitment partners and stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and business needs.
- Curating a diverse talent pool, encompassing experts from Retail giants to Big 4s, ensuring a perfect blend of industry experience. The primary focus was on longevity, stability, and innovation in the prospective role.
- A strategic list of target firms, including ex-organizations from the primary target firm, expanded our bandwidth, ensuring access to the crème de la crème of relevant talent.
- After intensive mapping and data aggregation, a standout candidate, not from direct competition but fitting the bill perfectly, was identified. Leveraging our executive recruiting expertise and intimate knowledge of the client's requirements, we pushed for his assessment. It turned out to be a game-changing decision.
Results
Triumph in Executive Talent Acquisition
Our dedicated approach, coupled with an acute understanding of both the client's and candidate's needs, facilitated a swift closure of the role. This wasn't just a testament to our executive recruitment prowess but also reinforced our relationship with the client and candidate.
Impact
Strengthened Client-Candidate Relations
The successful executive talent acquisition of a candidate who seamlessly aligned with the client's vision and requirements ensured that the firm was strategically positioned for robust growth in the risk advisory domain. This significant hire, made possible by our focused executive search process, reinforced the trust the leading consulting firm placed in our executive recruitment agency. Furthermore, it emphasized the value and precision we bring to c suite hiring and executive consulting, ensuring continued collaboration in the future.