Pooja R.

Experience

1. Vice President, Talent Acquisition

   MUFG

   Jul 2014 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead the recruitment strategy and execution for high-priority technical roles across the organization, including Software Engineers, Cybersecurity, AI/ML Specialists, Data Integration, Data Scientists, Cloud Engineers/Architects, IT Infrastructure Professionals, Program Managers, Project Managers etc. Also managed hiring for Operations /Commercial roles, GCIB (Global Corporate and Investment Banking), Global Financial Crimes Division (Sanction, KYC, Financial Crimes), and Risk rolesDeliver executive-level hires in Technology, Operations, and Risk. Create and present requisition status updates to line of business leaders, highlighting key hiring metrics, bottlenecks, and recommendations to improve talent acquisition outcomesPartner closely with the business leadership to understand their hiring needs and craft tailored recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent.Successfully manage a portfolio of 45+ open requisitions at any given time. Lead the interview process, providing hiring managers with training on interviewing best practices and evaluating candidates\' technical and cultural fit.Utilize data analytics and talent metrics to optimize hiring processes, reduce time-to-fill, and improve the overall candidate experience.Provide mentorship and training to new recruiters, enhancing process knowledge and strengthening their ability to engage and influence hiring managersConsistently meeting or exceeding recruitment KPIs by filling the roles under the time-to-fill benchmarks set by the organization.Represent MUFG at career fairs and industry events to promote the employer brand, build candidate pipelines, and strengthen visibility in the competitive talent marketPartnered with senior leadership, advising on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and long-term talent strategy.Attended university career fairs for fresh graduate engagement and internship program branding; successfully filled multiple intern roles.