Rachel Doherty
Irvine
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in financial services. Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders, driving strategic sourcing, and delivering exceptional client service. Adept at building inclusive, high-performance teams and optimizing recruitment processes. Seeking to contribute to PIMCO’s culture of collaboration, openness, responsibility, and excellence by delivering top talent and innovative recruiting solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Recruitment
Northwestern Mutual
New York
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Owned full-cycle recruiting for a range of roles and career levels, consistently exceeding annual hiring targets.
- Partnered with senior leaders to understand business needs and deliver strategic talent sourcing across financial services functions.
- Advised stakeholders on market intelligence, sourcing strategies, search execution, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with candidates, business unit leaders, and HR colleagues.
- Designed and executed recruiting strategies, dashboards, and workflows, including direct sourcing and search firm engagement.
- Led recruiter onboarding, training, and performance management; coached team on interview design and optimization.
- Recognized as Recruiter of the Year for excellence in requisitions, retention, advisor production, and team development.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration and shared best practices at annual recruiting meetings.
- Maintained accuracy and integrity of candidate data in ATS; continuously improved process quality and candidate experience.
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Northwestern Mutual
New York
02.2007 - 01.2012
- Built creative and cost-effective sourcing engines via referrals, universities, and social platforms.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, including resume review, screening, multi-stage interviews, and candidate management.
- Mastered ATS to ensure pipeline integrity and optimize sourcing strategies.
- Coordinated offers, onboarding, and early training for new hires.
- Fostered national recruiter relationships and shared best practices through referral programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Baruch College
New York, NY01-2006
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence
- Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
- Interview Design, Assessment & Offer Negotiation
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- ATS & Pipeline Management
- Process Improvement & Best Practice Sharing
- Onboarding & Training Program Design
- Collaboration with HR, Compensation, and Campus Recruiting Teams
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Executive Director of Recruitment
Northwestern Mutual
01.2012 - 07.2018
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Northwestern Mutual
02.2007 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Baruch College