Case Study 5: Executive IT Hiring for a Digital Bank in Abu Dhabi

Client: Neo-Banking Institution
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking / IT
Service: Executive Search & Technical Hiring
Roles Filled: 12 critical IT leadership positions

🎯 The Challenge:

The client needed to build a senior technology leadership team for a new digital bank under Central Bank regulation. Roles were niche (CTO, Cybersecurity Head, Cloud Architect), and talent was scarce locally.

Talent Folder’s Solution:

  • Headhunting & Global Sourcing: Used our network across India, Singapore, and UAE to tap passive candidates.
  • Technical Screening: Conducted advanced tech interviews with SME panel support.
  • Cultural & Regulatory Fit: Assessed candidates for regional experience and Central Bank exposure.
  • Relocation & Visa Support: Provided end-to-end onboarding, including family sponsorship services.

🚀 The Results:

  • 12 senior tech hires in under 60 days.
  • Reduced hiring time by 40% vs. client’s internal efforts.
  • All hires retained beyond probation with high satisfaction scores.
  • Enabled on-time product launch of the digital banking platform.

Client Quote:
“We saved months of effort and built a future-proof tech team with Talent Folder’s precision hiring approach.”

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