Assistant Vice President - Talent Acquisition (Advisory):

Location: Mumbai. Compensation: Best In Industry. Experience: 10+ Years. Qualification: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Vice President - Talent Acquisition (Advisory) will lead the recruitment function for the Advisory business, driving talent acquisition strategies to attract, assess and onboard high-calibre consulting professionals across advisory domains. The role requires an experienced recruitment leader with a strong understanding of the advisory industry, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to build a robust leadership and technical talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for advisory positions across multiple sectors and levels.

- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with the organization's business growth plans.

- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of experienced advisory professionals through executive search firms, professional networks and direct sourcing.

- Partner closely with business leaders to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely hiring of quality talent.

- Drive recruitment for niche leadership positions, subject matter experts and senior advisory professionals.

- Develop strong relationships with recruitment agencies, industry professionals and academic institutions to strengthen the talent ecosystem.

- Enhance employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice within the advisory industry.

- Monitor recruitment metrics, optimize hiring processes and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

- Stay updated on talent market trends, compensation benchmarks and hiring practices within the advisory industry.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with significant experience recruiting for advisory organizations.

- Proven experience in hiring senior leadership, domain experts and professionals across advisory.

Core Competencies:

- Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

- Advisory / Consulting Recruitment

- Leadership & Niche Hiring

- Stakeholder & Business Partner Management

- Executive Search & Direct Sourcing

- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

- Recruitment Analytics & Process Optimization

- Market Intelligence & Compensation Benchmarking

Candidate Value Proposition:

This role offers an opportunity to shape the Advisory talent agenda, partner with senior business leadership, and build high-impact talent pipelines for a growing professional services environment.