Optimising Multi-Discipline Talent Acquisition for a Global Financial Services Institution in the Netherlands
At a Glance
The Challenge
Our client, a global financial services institution operates within one of the world’s most complex global banking frameworks, supporting a broad portfolio of technical and regulatory functions that demand specialist talent at pace. As the business scaled, so did the breadth and volume of hiring activity across multiple disciplines. Coordinating high-volume recruitment at that level, with the precision and governance a regulated financial institution requires, called for a partner who could bring structure, market depth, and consistency from the outset.
The Partnership
For over eight years, our Netherlands team has served as a strategic talent partner, embedding a structured, data-driven recruitment model that synchronises hiring managers, HR, and an MSP partner into a single, high-performing recruitment ecosystem.
The Impact
We have delivered over 100 placements across 8+ disciplines. Recent performance metrics highlight a market-leading 9.6-day average time-to-offer.
The Future
Now in its eighth year, the partnership continues to evolve. We are maturing beyond traditional recruitment to drive process optimisation and stakeholder alignment across both contingent and permanent hiring. Together, we remain committed to future-proofing the organisation’s workforce and ensuring long-term operational resilience.
the challenge: Navigating Complexity in a High-Stakes Market
Process Fragmentation
Inconsistent workflows and mid-process pivots stalled momentum and increased the risk of talent loss.
Competitive Velocity
There was an urgent need to reduce time-to-hire without compromising the rigorous standards required for highly regulated roles.
Operational Risk
Hiring delays threatened to impact business continuity and critical project delivery timelines.
Our Approach: A Data-Driven, Embedded Partnership
We didn’t just fill vacancies; we helped to re-engineer the recruitment journey. Our Netherlands team implemented a long-term embedded model, providing the structural integrity needed to navigate the client’s complex landscape.
The Impact: Efficiency, Quality, and Financial Optimisation
The longevity of this partnership is a testament to our consistent delivery. Since the partnership began, our Netherlands team has supported over 490 jobs for this client.
Unrivalled Speed
We achieved an average time-to-offer of 9.6 working days, vastly outperforming the 15-day industry target.
Precision Sourcing
A job-to-placement ratio of 1.2, demonstrating an elite level of candidate qualification and alignment.
Exceptional Satisfaction
Reflected in a 9.0 Professional Satisfaction Score from our consultants and a 7.8 rating from hiring managers.
Strategic Cost Savings
We delivered rate optimisation and process efficiencies across our client’s operations.
A Partnership Built to Last
Why Our Clients Partner with Us
Operational Predictability
We deliver a drastic reduction in time-to-offer and improved hiring accuracy.
Multi-Discipline Expertise
We are a single partner capable of sourcing IT, Risk, Legal, Finance, and beyond.
Measurable Commercial Value
We deliver cost savings across hiring and a high retention of candidates placed.
Seamless Integration
We have a proven ability to thrive within complex MSP and large-scale corporate frameworks.
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