Oscar Dsouza — Recruiter
I am a Talent Acquisition Principal and Team Lead for the Asia Pacific region at QAD a global provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software that helps manufacturers accelerate innovation, unlock AI-driven insights, and build truly adaptive enterprises. At QAD, I’m focused on building teams where engineers, consultants, sales executives, and business professionals thrive, contributing to the advancement of AI-powered solutions that strengthen supply chains, optimize operations, and transform how manufacturers compete in an increasingly dynamic world. With over 12 years of experience in recruitment, I’ve successfully hired and onboarded hundreds of candidates across functions, levels, and geographies, with a strong focus on niche and specialized roles in technology and finance. As QAD’s Talent Acquisition Lead for APAC, I manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and assessment to negotiation and closure, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. I also lead a team of recruiters, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and support to drive hiring excellence across the region. Leveraging market intelligence, people analytics, and data-driven insights, I help identify talent gaps, refine our hiring strategies, and elevate overall recruitment quality and efficiency. I’m passionate about attracting exceptional talent to QAD and enabling them to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact within an AI-enabled, adaptive environment. I can be reached on +91 900-455-6857 (Mumbai)
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Expert in the Fintech and SaaS industries.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 13 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting
- Executive Search
- Recruitment
- Private Banking & Wealth Management
- Banking Technology
Career Highlights
- Over 12 years of recruitment experience.
- Expert in niche and specialized roles.
- Passionate about AI-powered talent acquisition.
Work Experience
QAD
Talent Acquisition Principal, Team Lead (APAC) (7 yrs 1 mo)
Aquis Search
Senior Consultant (3 yrs 6 mos)
Native (Altor Executive Search)
Specialist Recruitment Consultant Private Wealth, Support Function & Digital (1 yr 1 mo)
Huxley Banking & Financial Services
Vertical Market Specialist in Investment Banking Technology Recruitment Consulting (1 yr 11 mos)
London School of Economics
Analyst World Management Survey (Internship) (1 mo)
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Management Trainee (Internship) (1 mo)
Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services
Management Trainee (6 mos)
ICICI Bank
Officer (Internship) (3 mos)
Education
Master of Management Studies (MMS) at University of Mumbai
Master of Commerce (M.COM) at University of Mumbai
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Operations at NIIT INSTITUTE OF FINANCE BANKING AND INSURANCE TRAINING LIMITED
Diploma in Multimedia creations at Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) at St. Stanislaus High School - India