specialist recruitment solutions
While global in nature, and with a client and candidate base in the US, UK, Europe, MENA and APAC, we solely conduct recruitment searches for experienced managers and directors within three industry verticals and five key competencies.
Our practice lines and expertise covers:
- Learning & Human Capital Performance Solutions: Sales
- Banking & Financial Services: Sales
- Banking & Financial Services: Risk
- eCommerce: Finance, Marketing and Leadership
ABOUT
Founded by Gordon Milne in 2009, gdtalent's name is derived from the Chinese characters 高 登 which are pronounced gāo dēng. The characters signify ambition and having climbed very high – something we feel all talented individuals and organisations aspire to.
The team at gdtalent is unique in that it has an unparalleled range of skills and experience. From New York and London in the west to Singapore and to Shanghai in the east we have covered the full spectrum of recruitment solutions – specialist executive search right through to graduate recruitment. Plus we have delivered learning and certification solutions worldwide.
More importantly, our team has either actively worked within some of the industry verticals we support or have been supporting clients and candidates in the verticals for decades. In short, we are true experts and specialists within the niche verticals we support.
Finally, as you will see and feel from our website, we like to keep things simple. We understand you are busy and have little time to scroll through pages of marketing copy. Therefore, please take 20 seconds to see what we do and then if you think we can help, simply click the link at the bottom to get in touch.
SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS
WHAT WE DO...
For clients within either Learning or Banking & Finance or eCommerce we conduct database, advertised and "head-hunt" searches. We specifically help our clients recruit experienced mid or senior level hires. Key geographical markets we cover are the UK, US, MENA and APAC.
For candidates we match against our open opportunities and proactively market your profile to agreed target employers.
ROLES WE COVER...
| Learning Solutions | Banking & Financial Services | Risk, Compliance & Finance | eCommerce & FinTech |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, BD and Account Management | Transaction Banking | Credit Risk & Operational Risk | Finance |
| Professional Services | Relationship Management | Market & Liquidity Risk | Marketing |
| Customer Success | Product Management | AML & Compliance | Risk |
| Marketing & Communications | Sustainable Finance | Finance Director & CFO | Human Resources |
Our Practice Lines
Learning Solutions
Our clients within this practice/vertical are geographically diverse (US, UK, Europe, MENA, APAC) and deliver a range of B2B learning related solutions. These could be eLearning, LMS & LXP, gamification, VILT, AR, certifications or market intelligence.
Some of our clients specialize in sales or leadership development, while others provide technical skills training for specific verticals like banking or pharma.
What all of our clients have in common though, is that they invariably seek the very best sales and client facing talent Candidates who have a proven track record in delivering growth and who often need to be headhunted.
Banking & Financial Services
Over the years we have supported international, regional and local banks, plus global insurers and asset managers, as well as FinTech, RegTech and InsureTech players.
Geographies we've placed candidates in include the UK, US, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Besides sales, coverage and transaction bankers, we have a track record in placing risk professionals and product solutions professionals.
While the majority of placements have been at VP, SVP or Director level, we have also placed the Country Head/CEO of a major international bank in China.
eCommerce
Within the eCommerce and SuperApp client vertical we typically support our clients by doing global or offshore searches for senior level talent within the following functions: Finance, Marketing and General Management.
As with the searches within our other two practice lines, highly bespoke and tailored searches are often conducted for our eCom/SuperApp clients. Such searches require a blend of advertising, candidate networking and a significant amount of direct headhunting activity.
Candidate shortlists are always delivered with 1-2 weeks of search commencement.
Our Simple & Effective Methodology
1. Contact & brief us
Contact us, describe the ideal candidate & salary
2. Agree the best search solution
Using our expertise we'll propose, agree and execute a search
3. Candidate shortlist
Guaranteed shortlist of qualified candidates in up to 10 days
4. Interview and hiring
We seamlessly support you and the candidates throughout
5. Peace of mind
We provide a 6-month candidate guarantee
