A leading global trading firm encountered hurdles in recruiting senior software engineers due to its unique circumstances. Situated in a remote location with strict visa regulations and an unconventional pay system, the firm struggles to attract top-tier tech talent needed to meet its goals.

Intending to hire six senior software engineers within the fiscal year, the firm faced challenges in identifying the technological expertise required and navigating the competitive tech and trading landscape.

Objectives

1. Attract and hire six senior-level software engineers within the fiscal year, amidst challenging market conditions.

2. Navigate complex talent acquisition challenges specific to the tech and trading industry, including precise technological expertise segmentation.

3. Streamline the recruitment process to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and realize significant cost savings.

Solutions

GQR deployed a suite of bespoke RPO strategies tailored to the client's unique needs:

1. Market Mapping and Talent Segmentation: Initiated with a broad market mapping to present a diverse range of technical talent, using client feedback to refine searches and identify the most suitable candidate backgrounds.

2. Innovative Recruitment Technologies: Leveraged cutting-edge recruitment technologies and methodologies to enhance the precision and efficiency of talent searches.

3. Data-Driven Recruitment: Employed market intelligence and data analytics to inform the recruitment process, ensuring a high degree of alignment with the client's requirements.

Results

1. Leading Agency Performance: Emerged as the client's most effective recruitment partner, achieving the highest number of successful placements.

2. Critical Business Contributions: New hires were instrumental in key initiatives, enhancing the firms' capabilities in new trading venues and markets.

3. Preferred Recruitment Partner: The success led to GQR becoming the client's first choice for tech recruitment, with exclusive searches and repeat engagements.