Shawn Fernandes
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Focused and self-motivated sourcing specialist with extensive experience in the Banking and Finance sectors.
Expertise in full-cycle sourcing, handling direct job postings, sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, procurement, and employment offers for contract opportunities.
Proficient with multiple Job Portals, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Vendor Management Systems (VMS), including Fieldglass and Beeline.
Recognized as a top performer with a consistent record of high offer acceptance rates.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment / Sourcing Specialist
Finance Professionals Inc
Toronto
01.2022 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes.
- Conducted candidate searches using traditional and creative methods, including internal databases, LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, and other social media platforms.
- Identified, sourced, screened, and progressed talented candidates.
- Negotiated hourly rates, offers, and salaries, maintaining an acceptance rate above 85%.
- Generated and maintained resume leads in the database.
- Arranged and conducted client meetings and interviews.
- Updated and maintained tracking documents with daily and weekly changes.
- Collaborated within a team to deliver an excellent recruitment experience.
- Clients – 2 of the top 5 Canadian Banks
Senior Manager – Operations
Hays Business Solutions India
Gurgaon
11.2015 - 04.2021
- Supporting global consultants with candidate sourcing requirements
- Supported candidate selections/background checks/onboarding/database management, client contract database management, internal UK employee recruitment life cycle
- Increased headcount within the function while ensuring better efficiency
- Improved overall utilization with headcount rationalization
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Fiserv
01.2008 - 10.2011
Firstsource Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2008
Zenta India (now Accenture)
02.2004 - 12.2006
American Express India
09.2001 - 11.2003
GE Capital International Services (now Genpact)
07.1997 - 07.2001
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Karnatak University
Skills
- Contract and Permanent Recruitment
- Resume Screening
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Vendor Management System (VMS)
- Client Relationship Management
- Performance Improvements
- Conflict Management
- Account Receivables
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Banking Requisitions Closed
Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Private Banking, Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Director, Senior Manager, Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Control Officer, Change Manager, Copywriter, Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Risk Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Fraud Analyst, Credit Analyst, Mortgage Specialist, Financial Analyst, Fund Accountant, Tax analyst, Operations Analyst, Data Analyst, Communication Specialist, Vendor Manager, Contract and legal, Training, Recruitment, entry level roles
Timeline
Recruitment / Sourcing Specialist
Finance Professionals Inc
01.2022 - Current
Senior Manager – Operations
Hays Business Solutions India
11.2015 - 04.2021
Fiserv
01.2008 - 10.2011
Firstsource Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2008
Zenta India (now Accenture)
02.2004 - 12.2006
American Express India
09.2001 - 11.2003
GE Capital International Services (now Genpact)
07.1997 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Karnatak University