Amplifying Operational Capacity: How Precision Talent Sourcing Accelerated a Private Asset Firm’s Growth
Overview
A private asset management firm was navigating a phase of robust growth. Their focus on special situations investments meant a wealth of opportunities were opening up, but they faced a hurdle. They needed to expand their operational capacity to seize these chances but lacked the bandwidth to pursue such opportunities. For the purposes of this success story, the company will be referred to pseudonymously as ABC Capital.
Development of a Plan
Recognizing the importance of targeted talent acquisition in this scenario, we designed a meticulous plan. Our goal was to identify and attract two crucial roles—an experienced Investment Associate for ABC Capital’s Toronto office and a Senior Accountant for their Vancouver office. We defined precise job descriptions and crafted strategic requirement filters. This not only aimed to streamline efficiency by homing in on a shortlist of highly qualified candidates but also guided our active search in the later phase.
We Execute the Plan
Our talent team curated job postings designed to engage candidates with the diverse skill sets required. Using our proprietary candidate assessment tools, we analyzed a broad spectrum of applicants, zeroing in on those who demonstrated the technical competencies, as well as the attitude and behaviours fitting for ABC Capital's unique culture.
Given the specialized nature of our client's business, identifying candidates with precise niche experiences was a challenging but crucial factor for success. Our search was therefore tailored to target candidates with these niche experiences.
Candidates whose profiles mirrored our meticulously crafted requirements were interviewed by our team. The ones whose goals and values aligned with those of ABC Capital were presented for the final interview. Following a successful interview round with the client, the appropriate candidates were selected for both roles. We facilitated the offer and negotiation phase, ensuring that our client's needs were met smoothly.
Outcomes
The handpicked candidates helped ABC Capital in augmenting their operational capacity, enabling them to seize emerging opportunities. This successful partnership resulted in a win-win situation, with ABC Capital securing the precise talent they needed to support their growth initiatives, and us, demonstrating our expertise in sourcing highly qualified candidates for specialized roles.
Through our strategic and targeted recruitment approach, we played an instrumental role in helping ABC Capital achieve their vision of capitalizing on emerging opportunities and boosting their overall operational capacity.