Case Studies

Consultant

Overview

Challenge

The central challenge in this recruitment effort was the need for a candidate with authentic global exposure. The firm required an individual who not only understood the complexities of the global financial landscape but also possessed the ability to apply these insights within the Indian market context. This necessitated a focused search for professionals with a significant international footprint in their career.

Result

The search culminated in the identification of an outstanding candidate, an alum of INSEAD, one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, who was looking to relocate back to India. This candidate’s global perspective, honed by diverse experiences across various financial markets, aligned perfectly with the firm’s requirements. Their decision to return to India and contribute their international expertise to the evolving Indian financial advisory landscape represented a significant value addition to the Big 4 firm.

Unique Approach

The recruitment strategy was sharply focused on candidates seeking to return to India, recognizing the unique value that such professionals could bring to the firm. This approach entailed a comprehensive search that included leveraging alumni networks of prestigious global institutions like INSEAD, as well as engaging with professional forums and communities of Indian expatriates. By concentrating on this distinct candidate pool, the firm was able to tap into a wealth of global experience and expertise, ultimately leading to the successful placement of a consultant who not only met but exceeded the firm’s expectations in terms of international exposure and financial acumen.

2008 - 2009

Financial Year

A Big 4 firm, acclaimed for its comprehensive financial advisory services

Client

Consultant

Financial Year

2008 - 2009

Sector

Financial Advisory

Client

A Big 4 firm, acclaimed for its comprehensive financial advisory services

Location

Gurgaon, India

Function

Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Industry

Financial Services

Introduction

The client is part of the Big 4, an elite group of firms known for their extensive range of financial advisory, audit, tax, and consulting services. Operating on a global scale, the firm places a high value on international experience and cross-cultural competencies, especially for consultants who play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction and client engagements.

Case

This case study outlines the targeted search and acquisition of a Consultant with genuine global exposure for a Big 4 firm’s financial advisory segment. The primary challenge was to identify a candidate not only with the requisite financial and advisory expertise but also with substantial international experience to bring global insights to the firm’s operations in India.

Challenge

The central challenge in this recruitment effort was the need for a candidate with authentic global exposure. The firm required an individual who not only understood the complexities of the global financial landscape but also possessed the ability to apply these insights within the Indian market context. This necessitated a focused search for professionals with a significant international footprint in their career.

Unique Approach

The recruitment strategy was sharply focused on candidates seeking to return to India, recognizing the unique value that such professionals could bring to the firm. This approach entailed a comprehensive search that included leveraging alumni networks of prestigious global institutions like INSEAD, as well as engaging with professional forums and communities of Indian expatriates. By concentrating on this distinct candidate pool, the firm was able to tap into a wealth of global experience and expertise, ultimately leading to the successful placement of a consultant who not only met but exceeded the firm’s expectations in terms of international exposure and financial acumen.

Execution of Strategy

Result

The search culminated in the identification of an outstanding candidate, an alum of INSEAD, one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, who was looking to relocate back to India. This candidate’s global perspective, honed by diverse experiences across various financial markets, aligned perfectly with the firm’s requirements. Their decision to return to India and contribute their international expertise to the evolving Indian financial advisory landscape represented a significant value addition to the Big 4 firm.
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