Rajesh Sharma

Operations Associate

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India15 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in executive search and talent acquisition.
  • Strong background in corporate relations and business development.
  • Passionate about enabling careers and personal growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in recruitment and corporate relations within the financial services sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate RelationsTalent ManagementExecutive SearchBusiness DevelopmentRecruitmentFinancial ServicesClient ManagementClient AcquisitionStrategyBanking

Other Skills

Account ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness InitiativesCRMCareer CounselingClient ServicingCo-Founder of SHRM Chandigarh ChapterCommercial BankingCorporate Banking SolutionsEx-Steering committee member of SHRM ChandigarhFinancial AnalysisFinancial EvaluationsHead-huntingHuman ResourcesIndustry Engagement

About

'Rajesh, you get paid to listen to stories', one of my friend colloquially passed this statement. People and enabling their careers is my passion. I see myself and my work as a catalyst to be the most transformative and fulfilling chapter of lives and careers I work with. I am a Banker turned Recruiter. Started my career with Standard Chartered Bank in SME Banking and later at Citibank where I was a part of CitiBusiness. Sooner I realized that my curiosity and inquisitiveness on how people make choices, behaviors with respect to the careers and how organizations hire people, was no way subsidizing. Hence, decided to take that plunge to land myself in a boat where I always belong. Voila ! Enters the world of Recruitments. As a Sr. Consultant at MichaelPage, I was responsible for leading and building Financial Services practice at Gurgaon Office; later which lead me to lead executive search vertical at ManpowerGroup India. Now I am a part of IIM Ahmedabad, where I am heading corporate relations and handling key senior and leadership roles for the cohort of PGPX An evangelist for a perfect blend of Content, Community and Commerce. Outside professional pursuits, I am ardent reader and traveler. Some of books that you always find on my desk are: - My Life in Full by Indra Nooyi - 50 toughest questions of life - 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think - Let's Build a Company: A Start-up Story Minus the Bullsh!t - The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant - Rich Dad and Poor Dad In 2018, I decided become a Zumba Dance Instructor. Since that time I added another string to my bow, and now being the fitness dance Instructor, is keeping my inner child alive by dancing like no one is watching.

Experience

Indian institute of management ahmedabad

Assistant General Manager - Corporate Relations PGPX

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Industry Engagement
  • Heading corporate relations for IIM Ahmedabad
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of employers across
  • various industries.
  • Developing continual engagement plan with various existing recruiters of the PGPX.
  • Identifying and securing new placement opportunities for PGPX by engaging with
  • potential recruiters.
  • Organizing and managing networking events, marketing campaigns, employer visits
  • and campus recruitment drives.
  • Constantly working with IIMA’s Media and Marketing cell to bolster the PGPX brand
  • visibility.
  • Collaboration and Networking
  • Developing systems and maintaining strong relationships with alumni to improve career
  • services for PGPX students, placement opportunities and mentorship.
  • Collaborating with faculty to align PGPX placement activities with the curriculum
  • and industry needs.
  • Ensuring smooth execution of the placement process, including the logistics and
  • administrative support required for on-campus and virtual recruitment.
  • Monitoring and tracking placement statistics, maintaining accurate records of student
  • placements and employer feedback.
  • Student Support
  • Providing personalized career counseling and guidance to students, helping them
  • prepare for the job market.
  • Coordinating workshops, seminars, and training sessions on resume writing,
  • interview skills, and career planning, especially with third party vendors.
  • Assisting students in creating professional profiles and preparing for recruitment
  • processes.
  • Staying updated with industry trends and job market dynamics to provide relevant
  • guidance and support to students.
Industry EngagementRelationship ManagementCareer CounselingNetworking EventsMarketing CampaignsCorporate Relations+1

Manpowergroup india

Vertical Head - Executive Search

Dec 2022Jul 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Mapping & Head-hunting exercise for Niche/ CXO level roles.
  • Leading and creating a high-quality clients deliverables/documentation - CXO's role specification, search strategy, candidate mapping and assessments
  • Complete ownership of driving the P&L of designated business vertical
  • Interacting with CEO's/ Founders/ TA Head/HR Head/CXO level for their manpower needs.
  • Identifying and developing new streams for long-term revenue growth and maintaining relationships with customers to achieve repeat/ referral business.
  • Handling a team of Manager/Assistant Managers/Team Lead/Recruiters
  • Responsible for driving the Business Development effort in accordance with the Company strategy and budget for Market.
  • Strategically plan the overall management objectives, in ensuring they are on target with business unit goals and directives.
  • Managing existing clients in the designated industry domain and secure job orders from new and existing clients and managing Delivery as well in a time bound manner
  • Selling retained and contingency search assignments to new and existing clients
  • Building strategic relationships with key clients
Head-huntingClient ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam ManagementExecutive Search

Michael page

Senior Consultant - Financial Services (North & East)

Aug 2021Nov 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Michael Page, a flagship brand of PageGroup is a global leader in providing specialized recruitment consulting services across industries. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250) and with revenues of more than £1 Billion, we have close to 40 years of professional experience in providing tailored recruitment solutions. This has enabled us to become the preferred supplier for multiple multinational and Indian companies.
  • We are currently operating in more than 140 offices across 38 countries worldwide and have been present in the Asia Pacific region for over 25 years. Having launched in India in 2011, we currently operate out of Mumbai, Gurugram & Bangalore offices.”
  • Due to the high volume of messages we receive, we are unfortunately unable to revert to all messages on LinkedIn. Kindly apply to specific role(s) on our website, and we will revert to you should your profile be suitable. Thank you
Recruitment ConsultingClient ManagementMarket ResearchRecruitmentFinancial Services

Citi

2 roles

Emerging Business Specialist

Jan 2019Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Responsible for building Startup ecosystem for Citibank Pune. Connecting with potential players, investors, influencers and local bodies for value creation for the clients and bank.
  • Driving Business from Startup base and MNC subsidiaries operating in Pune.
  • Conducting Trainings and workshops for the region in Bank on the vertical.
  • Organising Networking events for the Bank and knowledge building sessions across different financial services vertical.
  • Driving performance and delivering assigned targets on specific products across the region.
  • I’ve collaborated with young and high growth companies to meet their banking requirements and offering highly sophisticated banking solutions primarily on international Business. I help clients with banking solutions that best fits their unique banking identity, plus that meets their finance and regulatory objectives. With over 8 years of corporate work experience, I’ve been helping young businesses find their perfect Corporate banking products, that not only help them grow but also yield long-term value and partnership in the professional relationships.
  • My specialties include Client Management, New Customer acquisition, compliance and regulatory business understanding, business development, sales & marketing.
Startup Ecosystem DevelopmentClient ManagementTraining and WorkshopsBusiness Development

Business Development Manager

Jan 2016Jan 2019 · 3 yrs

  • Responsible for bringing new HNI Corporate customers to the bank and ensuring due diligence while onboarding them to the bank both on Assets and Liabilities sides. Key responsibility areas:
  • > Business Development: Increasing the base of clientele of the Bank by getting new customers & meeting the sales targets through effective planning and budgeting.
  • > Financial Evaluations: Understanding the financials of the prospective client. Drawing Ratios and marking the suitability basis internal procedures and eligibility.
  • > Market Mapping: Mapping potential customers and generate leads for the organization.
  • > Training and Compliances: Ensuring all the statutory trainings are completed and compliances are met.
Business DevelopmentFinancial EvaluationsMarket MappingClient Acquisition

Best foods ltd

New Business Development - Group Strategy

Apr 2014Oct 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurgoan

  • Part of a team at Best Foods Ltd, focusing on the New Business Initiatives and development, a channel which is a part of Strategy vertical and offers the following dimensions to the current role:
  • Researching, originating and framing opportunities in company with Best Food's business leaders and commercial teams.
  • Lead business plan development and present clear recommendations to management for approval and implementation
  • Participates with other senior leaders to establish corporate strategic plans and objectives, identify strategic needs and prioritize areas of focus.
  • Valuation modeling and financial analysis.
  • Defines and manages multiple strategic projects towards deliverable and timelines with all stakeholders Engagement.
  • Ensures frameworks incorporate broader strategic considerations.
  • Channel Development from procurement to sales.
  • About the Company:
  • Best Foods Ltd has redefined the dynamics of the rice industry by moving away from the traditional transaction-based sales system to a relationship based model. Its understanding of its customers has helped to cater to the changing needs and create brands that meet and even exceed Its customer's expectations. This has generated considerable goodwill in the market and resulted in long-term relationships rather than one-off transactions.
  • Best Foods Ltd's global network, the largest amongst Indian companies in the industry, ensures that its products are not far from the homes of its discerning customers. It is amongst the largest exporters of rice with a presence in over 56 countries including U.A.E, Yemen,
  • the U.K, Italy, Holland, France, Germany, the U.S.A and Australia. The biggest and the most discerning parties in these countries choose BEST. In India, it is amongst the top basmati brands and it is present across the country thanks to its large distribution network.
Business InitiativesStrategic PlanningFinancial AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentStrategy

Standard chartered bank

2 roles

Portfolio Manager, SME Banking

Promoted

Oct 2009Oct 2013 · 4 yrs

  • Managing the SME Client base for Delhi NCR. Coming up with the solution in Trade and Forex products. Handling Internal Quality of the base, Account Planning & Management, Client servicing etc.
Client ServicingAccount ManagementTrade and Forex SolutionsClient ManagementBanking

Asst. Manager- SME Banking

Oct 2009May 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Was responsible for acquiring SME clients. Offering them Corporate Banking Solution.
Client AcquisitionCorporate Banking SolutionsBanking

Education

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing

Oct 2013Oct 2015

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

Post Graduate Diploma — Retail Banking and Sales

Jan 2009Jan 2010

SA Jain (PG) College

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) — Commerce

Jan 2005Jan 2008

Golden PublicSchool

Higher Secondary Education

Jan 1998Jan 2005

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