Leading Gulf bank: top level re-organisation to position for digitisation in the region
A highly reputable and well-capitalised retail and commercial Gulf bank – with strong roots in the Gulf and around 150 branches across the Gulf region and Europe – engaged our services to identify suitable leaders to execute a new top-down strategy, which involved re-organising the leadership of the bank to prepare it for a pivot towards a more digital era for banking in the region. Challenge: Re-organising the entire leadership team of the bank; a large project with several concurrent retained processes and an expedited search schedule, aligning with the Bank and CEO on identifying the right balance of cultural alignment, technical expertise, and shared vision, with an appetite to relocate to a less active part of the Gulf, where this bank is headquartered. Furthermore, there was an upcoming announced take-over of the bank, which presented a challenge we had to navigate with the Bank in designing and successfully executing their talent attraction strategy. Our role: Successful completion of this project required leveraging our expert market knowledge to design an effective search schedule, with the key stakeholders involved. A big part of our role was in providing the right evidence and market intelligence to support the search design from the outset. Once we had all agreed on parameters, our expert team of consultants were able to quickly access the right individuals and prepare a long-list / short-list of names for our client. Results: The project ran in phases over the course of 24 months, during which period we successfully landed the following new hires into the Bank: Group Chief Operating Officer Group Chief Technology Officer Group Chief Audit Officer Group Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer Group Head of Credit Risk Group Head of Data and Technology Group Head of Private Banking Group Head of Treasury To learn more about our services and how we can help your organisation thrive, please reach out to us.
Elevating diversity and inclusion in top industries through our strategic placements
In today’s dynamic business landscape, diversity and inclusion are recognized as vital drivers of success. Tandem, a leading recruitment partner, has been at the forefront of championing diversity hires across diverse industries, including management consulting, technology, professional services, banking, and more. This case study showcases Tandem’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion by placing talented professionals from underrepresented backgrounds in key roles. Challenge: Addressing the Diversity Gap: Across various industries, organisations have acknowledged the importance of diversity but often face challenges in achieving it. The task was to identify, attract, and place diverse talent in leadership and strategic roles, ensuring that companies benefit from a broader range of perspectives and experiences. Our Role: Driving Diversity through Strategic Placements: Tandem recognized the significance of diversity and inclusion and embarked on a mission to bridge the diversity gap in multiple industries. Our team of experienced recruiters and industry specialists worked tirelessly to identify high-potential candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, including women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with diverse perspectives. Results: Transformative Impact Across Industries: Our commitment to diversity placements has led to transformative results across various industries: In management consulting, we helped firms enhance their advisory capabilities by placing diverse talent in key strategic roles, enriching their problem-solving approach. In the technology sector, our placements brought fresh insights and innovation to tech companies’ product development and customer engagement strategies. Professional services organisations benefited from a more inclusive client-centric approach, thanks to our diverse hires. In the banking industry, our placements contributed to better risk management, customer service, and market responsiveness. Tandem’s efforts have not only fuelled diversity and inclusion but also helped organisations achieve better business outcomes. To learn more about our services and how we can help your organisation thrive, please reach out to us.
Catalysing commercial growth for a global consulting firm
A global management consulting firm, embarked on a mission to drive commercial growth in the United States. They sought a seasoned strategy & operations partner to join their ranks, preferably from top-tier strategy firms. This case study illuminates how Tandem, a trusted recruitment partner, successfully executed a retained search to identify and secure top talent for this client. Challenge: Recruiting Top-tier Strategy Partners: Our client had a specific need for high-caliber strategy partners with proven track records in Tier One strategy firms. Attracting such talent is challenging, as it requires identifying individuals with the right expertise and established networks to contribute to commercial growth in the US market. Our Role: Navigating the Competitive Landscape: Tandem, leveraging its extensive experience in assisting growing brands, embarked on a retained search to fulfil our clients talent needs. Our team of seasoned recruiters understood the intricacies of the consulting sector and maintained a strong network within it. We presented several candidates, including ex-partners from MBB firms, who had highly developed books of business. Results: Rapid Talent Acquisition and Growth: Within just three months, Tandem’s efforts yielded a deep pipeline of candidates actively engaged in interviews. Our client successfully hired two Senior Partners, along with a Partner for their expanding Oil & Gas/Resources and Energy Transition practice groups in the United States. This rapid talent acquisition accelerated our clients growth trajectory in the region. To learn more about our services and how we can help your organisation thrive, please reach out to us.
Building Advisory capability for a core engineering services firm in North America
An engineering services firm, sought to strengthen its advisory practice in North America by infusing expertise in M&A strategy, performance improvement, and operational excellence. Facing the challenge of attracting consultants from top-tier strategy backgrounds without the same brand recognition or compensation packages. This client turned to Tandem for assistance. This case study showcases how Tandem, despite being a smaller brand in the consulting services search sector, played a crucial role in sourcing and placing top talent. Challenge: Attracting Top-tier Talent without Brand Equity: Our client recognized the need to acquire consultants with specialised expertise but faced the challenge of not having the same brand recognition or compensation capacity as larger consulting firms. The task was to identify and secure consultants with top-tier strategy backgrounds who could contribute significantly to our clients advisory practice. Our Role: Navigating Challenges with Expertise: Tandem, though a smaller player in the consulting services search arena, leveraged its experience from previous mandates to quickly source highly qualified candidates. Our focus was on Senior Consultants and Engagement Managers with the right skill sets and experience. Within a span of 6 months, we successfully completed 7 out of 10 guaranteed placements. This success prompted our client to entrust us with partner-level hires. Notably, a significant portion of our placements emphasised Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), addressing a vital need in asset-heavy, capital-intensive consulting sectors. Results: Fostering Talent and Diversity: Our collaboration with Hatch yielded significant results. By sourcing top-tier talent, we helped elevate our clients advisory practice in North America. The successful placements not only contributed to our clients growth but also reinforced its commitment to DEI in a sector where diversity is crucial. To learn more about our services and how we can help your organisation thrive, please reach out to us.
Empowering Kearney Australia & SEA with top management talent
Kearney, a global management consulting firm, aimed to bolster its presence and expertise in the Australia and Southeast Asia (SEA) region. Facing a highly competitive market, they sought to recruit top-tier management consultants across various levels and establish specialized teams. This case study sheds light on how our recruitment agency, Tandem, contributed to Kearney’s growth in the region. Challenge: Strategic Talent Acquisition in a Competitive Landscape: Kearney recognized the need for exceptional talent to drive their expansion plans effectively. The challenge was to identify, attract, and place over 20 management consultants, ranging from Senior Business Analysts (SBAs) to Principals, within a highly competitive talent market. Additionally, they aimed to build dedicated teams in emerging areas like Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT), Digital, Data, and Architecture. Our Role: Strategic Talent Partner: Tandem was entrusted with the task of finding the right talent to fuel Kearney’s growth. Our team of experienced recruiters and industry specialists collaborated closely with Kearney to understand their unique requirements. We adopted an agile and proactive approach, conducting ongoing searches to ensure a steady stream of high-calibre candidates. Results: Elevating Kearney’s Capabilities: Our partnership with Kearney yielded impressive results. We successfully placed over 20 management consultants, each bringing their unique expertise to Kearney’s teams in Australia and SEA. Our efforts helped Kearney establish specialised teams in emerging sectors such as TMT, Telco, Digital, Data, and Architecture. To learn more about our services and how we can help your organisation thrive, please reach out to us.