UMA SHANKARI R
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience at Wells Fargo, specializing in strategic hiring and stakeholder management. Achieved 550+ successful placements, leveraging recruitment analytics and market intelligence to drive effective hiring strategies. Passionate about fostering diverse talent pipelines and enhancing employer branding in competitive finance sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP – Recruiter
Wells Fargo
12.2022 - Current
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for AVP+ Finance roles across FP&A, Treasury, Finance Controls, Product Control, and Finance Transformation, CIB, Consumer Lending, Taxation, IPV
- Delivered 550+ hires; consistently achieving 150+ hires annually
- Led FCRM (Financial Crime) transition hiring – 150 roles across Bangalore & Hyderabad
- Manage niche hiring: Quantitative Modelling, Analytics, Derivatives, Stress Testing, Derivative Accounting, Finance Modelling
- Partner with leadership for workforce planning and hiring strategy
- Drive weekly & bi-weekly governance calls with LOB heads
- Present MBRs to CFO and leadership team
- Built dashboards to visualize hiring analytics and track recruitment progress
- Provided market intelligence on finance hiring trends and compensation to inform strategic workforce decisions
- Leverage LinkedIn for sourcing, job postings, and employer branding
Deputy Manager – Resourcing Partner
Barclays
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed the hiring process for Corporate Functions – Finance Shared Services Business
- Executed hiring for FP&A, internal reporting, financial control, costing, planning & stress testing, product control & impairment to meet business needs
- Collaborated with business leadership to assess needs, develop strategy, and implement hiring plans
- Directed lateral hiring for AVP & above roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Managed multiple hiring requirements simultaneously and ensured timely completion of each process.
- Cultivated and sustained relationships with stakeholders, candidates, and external channels to enhance recruitment effectiveness
Senior Recruiter
Citi (RPO – Kelly OCG)
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment, managing sourcing, scheduling, and offer management to fulfill hiring needs
- Managed hiring for Consumer Banking Operations, GIDA, and Enterprise Supply Chain Management
- Coordinated global hiring efforts for Singapore, Australia, UAE, and India, aligning recruitment strategies with regional requirements
- Closed roles such as Business Analyst, Data Analyst, SCM Analyst, and Data Scientist
- Ensured timely role closures, minimizing business impact and supporting operational continuity
- Worked with Taleo & Workday ATS platforms
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Philips
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Engaged stakeholders across Netherlands, Singapore, and the US to align hiring goals
- Collected requirements and ensured timely delivery of hiring solutions
- Facilitated RFP discussions to shape effective hiring strategy
- Worked on market mapping and compensation benchmarking
- Managed hiring for Finance Shared Services
HR Recruiter
Barclays
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Oversaw recruitment for financial control roles, enhancing talent acquisition strategy
- Led end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring alignment with organizational needs
- Coordinated offer process in Taleo, streamlining candidate onboarding
Recruiter
Randstad & Covenant Consultants
01.2012 - 11.2015
- Sourced candidates for BFSI roles, focusing on mid to senior level positions to meet client hiring needs
- Served as primary liaison for key BFSI clients, ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements
- Supported business development and maintained client relationships to enhance service offerings
Education
B.A - Tourism & Travel Management
Anna Adarsh College for Women
ChennaiSkills
- Strategic Hiring
- Executive Search
- Niche Hiring
- Talent Mapping
- Diversity Hiring
- Candidate Experience
- Recruitment Analytics
- Stakeholder Management
- Employer Branding
- Competitive Analysis
- ATS: Workday
- ATS: Taleo
Timeline
AVP – Recruiter
Wells Fargo
12.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager – Resourcing Partner
Barclays
12.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Recruiter
Citi (RPO – Kelly OCG)
08.2018 - 02.2020
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Philips
02.2016 - 07.2018
HR Recruiter
Barclays
01.2016 - 06.2016
Recruiter
Randstad & Covenant Consultants
01.2012 - 11.2015
B.A - Tourism & Travel Management
Anna Adarsh College for Women