RISQ-ESG Talent Consultants (Powered by CxSearch Global Partners)

Brand Overview:

RISQ-ESG Talent Consultants is a specialized brand offering talent search services in the realm of Risk Management, Quant and ESG, fostering businesses across global locations.

Our practice focusses on hiring visionary leaders and functional heads across a spectrum of disciplines, including Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Audit, Legal & General Counsel, Quantitative Research & Modelling and Environmental, Social, Not-For-Profit, & Sustainability across industries and businesses.

Position Overview:

We are looking to hire a Principal Consultant who will be responsible for driving business generation and ensuring successful delivery of search assignments.

As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible to generate and lead executive search mandates in the BFSI industry, contributing to the firm’s strategic growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging your industry expertise and network to identify and secure top-tier talent for leadership roles.

Reporting to: Practice Founder and Principal

Key Responsibilities:

A) Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the firm’s client base and revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, serving as a strategic advisor for executive / leadership hiring.
• Develop proposals, pitch tailored solutions and negotiate contracts to secure new search mandates.
• Leverage industry networks and market insights to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.

B) Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing and nurturing long-term relationships.
• Partner with clients to understand their leadership/executive talent needs.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic guidance to clients on leadership talent and retention.

C) Search Delivery

• Lead end-to-end executive search assignments, including role scoping, candidate sourcing, assessment and selection.
• Conduct detailed interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, cultural fit and leadership potential.
• Present curated shortlist of qualified candidates along with comprehensive assessment reports to clients.

D)  Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior consultants and researchers to ensure seamless mandate execution.
• Foster collaboration across the team to deliver exceptional service and achieve client satisfaction.
• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives and drive process improvement internally.

E)  Market Experience

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscapes and emerging leadership talent.
• Develop thought leadership content and represent the firm at industry events and conferences.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master’s) with 8+ years of experience in executive search.
• Expertise in business development and networking focussed for BFSI industry sector.
• Proven track record of managing high-value client relationships and delivering complex search assignments.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with C-suite executives in the BFSI Industry.

Personality Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mind-set with a results-oriented approach.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Results-driven with a strong client orientation.

Contact:

Shwetha K

Practice Founder and Principal

Email: shwetha@risq-esg.com

Mobile: +91-8884558455