Karthik N.

Global Talent Acquisition Consultant @ Fitch Ratings

About

Proven expertise in client lifecycle management, consultative advisory, and cross-functional execution, with a track record of driving adoption, retention, and operational efficiency in complex, regulated environments. Skilled in full-cycle recruiting, executive search, strategic headhunting, and building high-performing teams across Front-office/GTM, Finance/Risk/Compliance/Corporate and Technology/Infrastructure/Ops hiring areas.

Country

United States

City

New York City Metropolitan Area

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Account Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI for Recruiting, AI for Recruiting, Project Management, Investment Management, Private Equity, Professional Services, Business Process Improvement, Consulting, Data Analysis, Executive Search, Market Intelligence, HR Consulting, Corporate Recruiting, Banking, Recruiting, Global Talent Acquisition, Team Management, Microsoft Outlook

Experience

Global Talent Acquisition Consultant

Fitch Ratings

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

New York City Metropolitan Area

Full-Cycle Global Recruiting for Analytical/Structured Finance (CLO/ALTS) & Technology/AI/Data groups.

Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Blackstone

2022-2 - 2025-1 · 3 yrs

United States

Full-cycle Senior Recruiter covering US locations hiring for Finance and Corporate functions. Also managed offshore global Talent Sourcing team covering Front Office & GTM (US) & Technology/Finance (EMEA/APAC). Built & improved talent sourcing and recruiting processes, drove best practices in process, recruiting technology adoption and direct sourcing capabilities. Active philanthropic volunteer, pro-bono mentor & career coach to underserved talent pools.

VP, Recruiting Lead

Citi

2021-10 - 2022-2 · 5 mos

United States

Full Cycle Recruiting Lead role supporting Citi's Institutional Business across Commercial Banking and Global Markets RIsk/Controls buildout covering US locations.. Primary point of contact for the business, advising on optimal hiring strategies and executing to completion, managed RPO recruiters.

VP, Talent Acquisition - Corporate/Technology Functions, Wealth & Investment Management

BNY

2013 - 2021 · 8 yrs

United States

Full Cycle Recruiting & Executive Talent Sourcing coverage across Corporate Finance/Risk & Compliance/Marketing & Communications/Technology & Asset/Wealth Management business areas. Delivered significant Leadership Talent upgrades to enable organization transformation and succession planning. Endorsed by colleagues as a high-functioning and consultative Business Partner and Subject Matter Expert on recruiting strategy & execution, tools and technology. Served as Project Manager for various Talent Events and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

Senior Associate

Heidrick & Struggles

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

India

Executive Search coverage for South Asia Industrial Practice across business & corporate roles. Supported business development, market research, project management and talent assessments. Hired and trained administrative staff for branch office.

Manager

Peyote Morgan

2003 - 2009 · 6 yrs

India

Managed a boutique recruiting agency serving financial services, technology and consumer brands. Led business development, client relationship management and operations with P&L responsibilities. Upgraded operations from paper to digital formats, hired & trained branch employees.