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Registration: 29.01.2025
Shanon D'Souza
Specialization: Recruitment and HR
— Results-driven professional with a strong background in recruitment and expert network management.
— Specializes in supporting investment teams with due diligence, market research, and deal execution.
— Skilled in sourcing and engaging industry experts to provide critical insights for financial and investment clients.
— Proven ability to manage time-sensitive, high-impact projects, while fostering strong client relationships.
— Experienced in delivering tailored solutions to meet the strategic needs of institutional investors.
— Adept at creating presentations, preparing investment documentation, and tracking performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive business growth.
— Results-driven professional with a strong background in recruitment and expert network management.
— Specializes in supporting investment teams with due diligence, market research, and deal execution.
— Skilled in sourcing and engaging industry experts to provide critical insights for financial and investment clients.
— Proven ability to manage time-sensitive, high-impact projects, while fostering strong client relationships.
— Experienced in delivering tailored solutions to meet the strategic needs of institutional investors.
— Adept at creating presentations, preparing investment documentation, and tracking performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive business growth.
Skills
Excel
Slack
Notion
Greenhouse
Work experience
Project Manager Recruitment
since 09.2023 - Till the present day |Guidepoint
Excel, Slack, Notion, Greenhouse
● Managed recruitment solutions for consulting and investment clients, including Big-4, Management Consulting firms, and Institutional Investment firms in the Finance and Professional Services sectors.
● Provided training on advisor sourcing and screening to enhance team performance.
● Conducted quarterly performance reviews for associate-level team members alongside Team Lead and PMs.
● Achieved and exceeded monthly quotas, winning best performer for two consecutive business quarters.
● Managed the recruitment process for expert networks, sourcing and vetting top-tier industry professionals to support due diligence and investment research.
● Coordinated with investment teams to ensure the timely delivery of highly qualified experts, preparing briefing materials and presentations tailored to project needs.
● Worked alongside senior analysts and associates to identify relevant experts for investment analysis, helping clients build financial models, analyze returns, and assess potential investments.
● Stayed informed on private equity and institutional investment trends, ensuring expert recommendations were aligned with market developments.
● Supported portfolio monitoring efforts by identifying and engaging subject matter experts, facilitating ongoing research and investment insights.
● Utilized advanced LinkedIn search techniques and recruiter tools to identify and engage top talent.
● Initiated personalized outreach via direct messages, emails, and calls to attract potential candidates.
● Coordinated and facilitated introduction calls between candidates and client recruitment team leads and department heads.
● Scheduled meetings via Zoom/Teams and the company platform to connect clients across different time zones with candidates.
● Expanded professional network through LinkedIn.
● Maintained accurate candidate records and tracked recruitment activities using CRM.
● Regularly recruited C-level and senior leadership executives for clients.
● Developed and implemented sourcing strategies across multiple channels (job boards, social media, referrals, networking).
● Screened resumes, conducted phone interviews, and assessed candidate qualifications for various positions.
● Scheduled and led in-depth interviews with hiring managers and team members.
● Managed the offer process, including salary negotiations, background checks, and onboarding.
● Proactively sourced top talent and contributed to employer branding activities for the company.
Research Manager
06.2022 - 09.2023 |Guidepoint
Talent Acquisition
● Launched recruitment projects and managed onboarding for new client contracts.
● Met and exceeded KPI quotas within the first month of being promoted to Research Manager.
● Utilized local job boards and LinkedIn to identify and recruit suitable candidates matching client requirements.
● Collaborated with client-side recruitment and HR managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
● Led the recruitment and management of industry experts for institutional investment clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality insights for due diligence and investment research.
● Worked closely with investment teams to understand specific research needs, coordinating expert recruitment and preparing briefing materials and presentations.
● Managed sourcing, vetting, and engagement of experts for financial modeling, investment analysis, and market research, aligning with client objectives and project timelines.
● Conducted in-depth market research to stay informed on private equity trends and emerging investment opportunities, ensuring expert insights reflected current market developments.
● Developed and implemented sourcing strategies for SMEs across multiple channels (job boards, social media, referrals).
● Scheduled and coordinated meetings between candidates and clients across different time zones and regions multiple times a day.
● Screened resumes, conducted initial phone interviews, and assessed qualifications and cultural fit.
● Facilitated in-depth interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
● Managed the offer process, including salary negotiations, background checks, and onboarding.
● Maintained candidate databases and tracked recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire).
● Ensured compliance with local employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
● Developed training materials and conducted onboarding for new team members.
● Mediated between internal teams and clients to ensure alignment on recruitment deliverables.
● Organized corporate social responsibility initiatives, including a charity clothes drive.
Languages
EnglishAdvanced