Technology transformation in financial services moves quickly. But ambitious programmes need more than the right technology. They need the right people to deliver them.
When a leading Swiss financial services provider embarked on a complex technology transformation, multiple business-critical workstreams were moving simultaneously. The organisation needed specialist technology expertise to support the programme, with little room for lengthy hiring processes.
That meant one thing: find the right tech talent fast, without compromising quality or technical fit.
The Challenge
The organisation was transforming critical elements of its technology landscape, with work spanning legacy platform migration, new scheduling frameworks and enterprise data systems.
Each area required specialist technology expertise, while tight delivery timelines meant hiring couldn't become a blocker to progress. The business needed to secure talent quickly while still finding people with the right technical fit for the transformation.
For organisations navigating large-scale technology transformation, this is a critical challenge. Transformation plans can be ambitious, but their success depends on having access to the expertise required to turn those plans into delivery.
The Solution
SGI focused on removing friction from the recruitment process and creating a faster route to the talent the organisation needed.
The approach included:
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Activating passive talent: SGI engaged candidates already in its network rather than relying solely on active applicants.
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Creating a streamlined interview process: SGI agreed on a short and effective interview process to keep hiring moving.
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Managing candidate communication: SGI managed timing and communication throughout the process.
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Supporting relocation: The engagement also included support for permits, housing, and relocation costs.
The result was a recruitment process designed around the pace of the client's wider transformation programme.
The Outcome
The result was a recruitment process designed around the pace of the client's wider transformation programme.
But the impact went beyond those initial hires.
SGI established an ongoing partnership with the organisation's Head of Transformation and subsequently expanded its support into roles across other areas of the business.
What began as an urgent need for specialist technology talent became a continuing partnership.
Accelerating technology transformation through talent
Technology transformation doesn't happen without people.
Whether the challenge is modernising development platforms, strengthening enterprise data capabilities or moving away from legacy technology, having access to specialist talent can help organisations maintain momentum.
For this leading financial services provider, a focused hiring approach helped secure eight hires in two months, strengthen an ongoing relationship with the Head of Transformation, and open opportunities for SGI to support additional roles across the organisation.
Planning a technology transformation and need specialist talent to keep it moving? Talk to SGI about building the capability your programme needs.
