Neha Thakker

Human Resources @ DSP Mutual Fund

About

Neha brings over 13 years of Human Resources experience, with a strong focus on the Banking and IT sectors. She has a proven track record of recruiting and placing top talent in Finance, Technology, and Risk roles across diverse industries, including BFSI, Management Consulting, Fintech, Engineering/Manufacturing, and Consumer sectors. Specializing in senior-level and niche hiring, Neha excels in sourcing talent for key functions such as Treasury, Corporate Finance, Tax, FP&A, and Risk, as well as for critical Technology roles in Applications, Infrastructure, and Networks. Her expertise spans various industries, including NBFCs, Fintech, Manufacturing, Payments, and Retail. Before her role at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Neha spent a decade in recruitment, honing her skills in Technology, Finance, and Support function hiring. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai.

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Banking

Skill

Employer Branding, Strategic Partnerships, Interviewing, Organization Skills, Problem Solving, Tracker, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Leadership, Management, Employee Engagement, Written Communication, Team Leadership, Client Relations, Onboarding, Analytical Skills, Banking, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Job Description Development

Experience

Human Resources

DSP Mutual Fund

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Assistant Vice President Human Resources

EAAA Alternatives

2023-8 - 2025-2 · 1 yr 7 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Leading Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding and Campus hiring

Deputy Vice President Talent Acquisition

Kotak Mahindra Bank

2021-4 - 2023-8 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Leading Corporate function hiring for Risk and Finance across PAN India

Recruiter BFSI

Options Group

2017-11 - 2021-3 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Mumbai Area, India

Options Group is a NewYork HQ executive search firm specializing in financial services C-Suit hiring. Part of BFSI leadership hiring team, specializing in Finance and Technology CXO searches

Human Resources Consultant

Capgemini

2015-5 - 2017-11 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Mumbai Area, India

Technology hiring

Recruitment Consultant

Quess Corp Limited

2013-3 - 2015-4 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Mumbai Area, India

Talent Acquisition- Vertical market specialist for the support function Hiring Practice at IKYA. Catering to Private Equity, VC, Large Conglomerate, Leading Banks. Expertise in dealing with all support function hiring (HR, Administration, Secretarial, Office Managers), consulting candidates on career moves, representing the business unit ( EA Hiring Practice) and the mandates with my clientele, managing the end to end process of talent acquisition. Introduction to the clients, interview process, 360 degrees consulting, negotiations and post placement services. Sales and Business Development - Managing Sales and Account management for Non-IT vertical ( BFSI, Engineering, Manufacturing, Consumer Services).