Some senior-level positions are best filled without ever going public.
The Challenge
An NBFC was looking to hire a senior professional for the position of DVP – FP&A.
The requirement came with one important condition: strict confidentiality.
Public job postings and job portals were not an option. We needed to reach relevant senior professionals without disclosing the opportunity publicly.
The Approach
Instead of starting with a fresh database search, we went back to a professional relationship we had built over the previous three years.
We had stayed connected through regular WhatsApp interactions and maintained the relationship over time.
That connection eventually became the starting point for this hiring assignment.
Through a trusted reference, we accessed relevant talent and initiated the hiring process discreetly.
The Result
The position was successfully closed in less than 30 days.
What made this assignment different?
- No public job postings.
- No job portal dependency.
- Just 2 CV submission rounds.
- A senior-level position closed within a month.
The Key Takeaway
Recruitment doesn't always begin when a client shares a vacancy.
Sometimes, the groundwork is done years before the actual requirement comes in.
Staying connected, building professional relationships and nurturing the right network can make a significant difference when critical positions need to be filled.
Because the right talent is not always found through more applications. Sometimes, it comes through relationships built over time.
