Enhancing Domain Specific Hiring for a Leading American Bank’s GCC in India

The Background

Anlage partnered with a leading client renowned for their emphasis on quality hiring, specifically for niche and domain-focused roles. Since 2010, Anlage has been their trusted recruitment partner, working on multiple programs across India. With over 14 years of collaboration, the partnership has grown steadily, covering locations such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

The Challenge

The client required a partner who could not only meet their stringent quality hiring needs but also provide candidates with a strong blend of technical proficiency and domain expertise. They needed to fill critical technical and managerial positions swiftly across various locations while maintaining their high hiring standards. Additionally, they sought a reduction in their hiring cycle to ensure faster project initiation and completion.

The Solution

Anlage's Domain-Specific Hiring Approach

Anlage rose to the challenge by leveraging its deep understanding of the Indian BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector. To meet the client’s needs, Anlage implemented a strategic hiring approach focusing on:

Targeted Candidate Sourcing

Anlage sourced candidates with a unique combination of technical skills and domain expertise, specifically tailored to the client's industry and requirements.

Passive Candidate Identification

Anlage used advanced methods like referencing and project-based mapping to identify and engage passive candidates across levels, ensuring a broader talent pool for the client.

Geographical Expertise

The recruitment process was spread across multiple locations—Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai—targeting candidates suited for specific regional operations while maintaining consistency in hiring quality.

The Implementation

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Anlage developed a sustained talent acquisition strategy that aligned with the client’s long-term growth plans, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates for business-critical roles.

Efficient Sourcing Techniques

Leveraging a blend of technical proficiency and domain knowledge, Anlage used tailored sourcing techniques to meet the client’s quality expectations across multiple locations.

Optimized Hiring Cycle

By refining the hiring process, Anlage was able to reduce the average hiring cycle by 40%, resulting in faster onboarding and project kick-offs for the client.

The Results

Successful Placements

Anlage successfully filled critical technical and managerial positions in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. On average, 80-100 resources were onboarded annually for niche, domain, and business-critical roles.

Client Satisfaction

The client consistently appreciated the quality and speed of hiring. Anlage's ability to meet and exceed expectations across various levels and locations reinforced the long-standing partnership.

Accelerated Hiring

The hiring cycle was reduced by 40%, enabling quicker project starts and faster overall completion, further enhancing the client’s operational efficiency.

Conclusion

Anlage’s strategic focus on domain-specific hiring, combined with its deep understanding of the BFSI landscape in India, allowed the client to maintain high-quality standards in their talent acquisition processes. Over the course of the 14-year partnership, Anlage has consistently delivered value, reducing hiring timelines and aligning its efforts with the client’s long-term growth plans in India.