Michael Williams

Talent Acquisition Lead ✦ RL100 Member ✦ Views are my own

Over 19 years experience and have previously worked at HSBC, UBS and BNY Mellon. I am very passionate about my work and have had the privilege to partner with Global Banks and Financial Institutions in the identification and attraction to hire senior leaders, ranging from C-Suite to Board level across the UK, Europe, North America and APAC. 

Experience working at the intersection of Executive Recruitment, Talent Intelligence, Talent Management and Workforce Planning, I support HR Leaders in building high-performing teams that drive growth and transformation. 

Core Specialties:
➝ Executive Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (C-Suite, CEO -1 and -2 level, MD, Board).
➝ Talent Intelligence, Market Insights & Competitor Benchmarking.
➝ Workforce Planning, Succession Strategy & Leadership Assessment.
➝ Senior Stakeholder Management & People Leadership.
➝ Direct sourcing & Vendor Management.
➝ Successfully built a TA function from the ground up.
➝ Built C-Suite Leadership teams via direct sourcing channels and networks.

Industry Focus:
➝ Banking, Financial Services, Wholesale Banking, Asset Management, Investment Management, Private Bank, Investment Banking.
➝ Front Office, Middle Office, Corporate and Control Functions.

Chartered MCIPD qualified professional who has a data-driven and hands-on approach, combining analytical insight with strategic execution to deliver measurable impact in leadership hiring and talent strategy.

Head of Talent

Recruitment Lead responsible for all lines of business hiring from entry to Board level, covering Corporate Functions through to the FrontI office. 

2021 Achievements:
→ Recruitment Framework & Governance Implementation 
→ IR35 Lead (Successful HMRC Audit)
→ Reduced time to hire to 41 days

2022 Achievements:
→ ATS Implementation 
→ Talent Management Framework Design
→ Gender Diversity recruitment policy implementation 

2023 Achievements (YTD):
→ Direct recruitment model implementation 
→ Direct Recruitment (91% YTD)
→ Internal Mobility (63% increase YTD)
→ Branding

Key Placements:
→ European Chief Risk Officer, London
→ Chief Risk Officer, Paris
→ European Head of Internal Audit
→ UK MLRO / European Head of Financial Crime
→ European Chief Financial Officer
→ Head of Market Risk & Reporting
→ Head of Credit Risk
→ Head of Enterprise Risk Management 
→ Head of Operations 
→ Head of Business Management
→ European Head of Banking
→ European Head of IT
→ Head of Communications - Europe
→ European Head of Treasury & Financial Markets
→ Business Manager to the CEO, IB

Global Banking & Corporate Functions Talent Acquisition | Natixis Corporate & Investment Bank

City Of London, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking

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A great permanent opportunity for a Senior Murex Support Specialist (with FO module and experience of M 3.1) to join the team in London at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking.

Senior Murex Support Specialist (Front Office)  

As Theodore Roosevelt said, 'People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.' That’s the lens through which I approach every strategy, decision, and conversation.

With 14+ years of experience, Reema comes with a people-centric approach and a passion for human resources
I am a seasoned People & Culture Partner with deep expertise in performance management, talent development, and culture transformation. 

My focus is on building employee-first organizations where people strategy directly drives business outcomes. 
I have collaborated with global CoEs in L&D, Rewards, and HR Operations to embed values into HR cycles and design leadership programs that strengthen capability and succession pipelines. 

I champion continuous learning, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, ensuring employees feel empowered and engaged. 

My experience includes redesigning onboarding journeys, implementing recognition frameworks, and driving culture activation workshops that elevate employee experience. I leverage HR analytics and dashboards to influence leadership decisions, linking engagement, attrition, and performance trends to measurable impact. With strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills, I thrive in fast-paced environments, enabling collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and well-being across the workforce.

What I Bring to the Table:
👉 Building Senior Relationships: Collaborating with executives to deliver customized HR solutions that meet business goals.
👉 Leadership Development: Designing programs that grow future-ready leaders while mentoring HR teams to exceed expectations.
👉 Talent Management: Driving workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning to create a robust talent pipeline.
👉 Change Management: Leading large-scale transformations, from restructuring to culture-building initiatives, with seamless communication and employee engagement.
👉 HR Analytics: Using data insights to drive decisions that improve performance, engagement, and retention.

My Track Record:

->Partnered with senior leaders to reduce turnover by 15% in a high-growth environment.
->Increased employee engagement by 20% through targeted well-being and recognition initiatives.
->Launched a leadership development program that resulted in 70% of participants being promoted within two years.

Core Expertise:
->HR Strategy & Business Alignment
->Talent Management & Leadership Development
->Employee Engagement & Organizational Development
->Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
->Change Management & Transformation
->HR Analytics

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