Christian Mathiesen
Talent Acquisition Manager - Executive Hiring @Santander UK
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Manager - Executive Hiring @Santander UK
Milton Keynes, GB
Establishing new executive hiring approach for the UK ring-fence bank following the an in-housed TAoperating model change, transitioning away from a 14-year RPO relationship. The bank is currentlyundergoing wider transformation through Group centralisation, the integration of the TSB acquisitionand a new UK CEO.• Strategic role with hands-on responsibility for searches. Influenced and claimed ownership forinternal leadership hiring processes.• Designing new executive hiring proposition, journey and assessment approaches, driving adoptionthrough influence.• Leading the exec candidate prospectus project, and contributor to pilot exec Onboarding process.• Heavily involved in driving continuous improvements in new in-house TA Ops model influencingchange in approach to drive increased experience and service levels.• Case testing and proofing professional ChatGPT utilisation in the search process.• Part of initial TA skeleton team nominated for CEO awards in setting up the new function.• Supported as an overflow resource to the wider TA team during initial transition phase.
EDUCATION
The Nottingham Trent University
BA (Hons)
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTIAN MATHIESEN
I\'m a seasoned in-house Executive Recruiter with global corporate search experience in multi-£bn companies and FTSE 250 agency background across business, professional and financial services.Currently at Santander UK establishing the in-house Executive Recruitment function. At Kantar, I supported Bain Capital\'s PE-backed transformation to a technology-led and productised business by hiring technical and non-technical leaders across EMEA, LATAM and North America. At Mott MacDonald, I established and implemented a new executive hiring framework for Europe, delivering strategic recruitment, talent intelligence and succession planning.I build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders through authenticity and create value through innovative recruitment strategies. My approach ensures the right hire through skills-based assessment processes, delivering exceptional passive candidate engagement and experience. I operate effectively in complex corporate matrix structures during periods of change. Intellectually curious and committed to continuous improvement. Continuously developing my Gen AI fluency. I thrive in ambitious, people-focused environments with leaders who demonstrate integrity. Open to connecting with peers to exchange knowledge, best practices and insights that help evolve in-house executive recruiting and my own learnings.
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