This role is for one of our clients Industry Staffing and Recruiting Seniority level Director level Min Experience 12 years Location Mumbai JobType full time We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Director - Talent Strategy Acquisition to lead the design and execution of end-to-end talent strategies for a complex high-growth financial services organization This role goes beyond recruitment it s about shaping leadership pipelines building specialist capabilities and positioning the organization as an employer of choice in BFSI and fintech verticals You will partner with senior leaders boards and functional heads to translate business goals into actionable talent strategies while mentoring a high-performing TA team to deliver operational excellence Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Talent Acquisition Lead the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across leadership senior management and niche specialist roles within BFSI banking NBFC insurance fintech risk compliance and technology Design scalable frameworks for rapid hiring ensuring alignment with business expansion transformation and succession plans Own workforce planning initiatives to proactively identify talent gaps and future leadership needs Executive Search Leadership Hiring Drive high-impact executive search for CXO business heads and critical leadership roles Partner closely with boards and senior executives to define leadership requirements competencies and succession priorities Ensure rigorous structured assessment selection and closure processes for top-tier talent Stakeholder Engagement Advisory Act as a strategic partner to business leaders providing insights on talent markets compensation benchmarking and competitive intelligence Influence hiring decisions through data-driven insights market intelligence and talent trend analysis Advise on organizational design role structuring and leadership readiness Team Leadership Operational Excellence Build mentor and scale a high-performing Talent Acquisition function with clear ownership and accountability Optimize hiring processes candidate experience employer branding and TA metrics TAT quality of hire cost per hire Implement technology-enabled hiring processes using ATS platforms analytics and recruitment automation tools Talent Governance Collaboration Partner with HRBPs on succession planning internal mobility and leadership development programs Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards relevant to BFSI hiring Cultivate strong relationships with search firms consultants and external partners to expand talent access Qualifications Experience 12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with extensive exposure to leadership hiring and executive search Proven track record in BFSI talent markets banking insurance NBFC fintech asset management Experience leading TA functions in large complex organizations with multi-geography operations Deep understanding of talent trends market dynamics and regulatory considerations in BFSI Skills Competencies Executive search leadership hiring Strategic workforce planning Stakeholder management business partnering Team leadership high-performing TA function management Data-driven decision-making and analytics Employer branding recruitment process optimization Success Metrics Robust leadership pipeline and future-ready talent pools across the organization Reduced hiring timelines with consistently high-quality hires Strong trust and credibility of TA function among senior stakeholders Scalable TA processes and metrics-driven hiring operations We may use artificial intelligence AI tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us