Suhas Sharma
Assistant Vice President - Early Careers- India
Professional Overview
Suhas Sharma is an accomplished talent acquisition and early careers professional with over 8 years of experience in the banking and analytics industries. As the Assistant Vice President - Early Careers- India at Citi, he is responsible for driving the organization's campus hiring and early career development initiatives, focusing on identifying and nurturing top talent to support the company's growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role at Citi, Suhas is responsible for leading the end-to-end campus recruitment process, including strategy development, program execution, and talent management. He oversees the identification, assessment, and onboarding of high-potential graduates and early-career professionals, ensuring a robust pipeline of future leaders for the organization. Suhas has been instrumental in enhancing Citi's employer brand and driving innovative recruitment practices to attract the best talent in the market.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Suhas held various talent acquisition positions within Citi, progressively taking on greater responsibilities. He served as an Assistant Vice President in Talent Acquisition, where he successfully implemented data-driven recruitment strategies and streamlined processes to improve hiring efficiency. Before that, he worked as a Talent Acquisition Manager, leading the sourcing, screening, and selection of candidates for various business units.
Suhas' early career experience includes roles as a Talent Acquisition Lead at BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions and a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Citi, where he honed his skills in candidate identification, stakeholder management, and talent pipeline development.
Academic Background
Suhas holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Abhinav Education Society's Faculty of Management Sciences, where he graduated with distinction.
Areas of Expertise
- Campus recruitment and early career development
- Talent acquisition strategy and program management
- Employer branding and candidate experience optimization
- Data-driven recruitment and performance analytics
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Citi, Suhas has consistently exceeded campus hiring targets, contributing to the successful onboarding of high-caliber talent. He has developed and implemented innovative recruitment initiatives, such as virtual assessment centers and digital employer branding campaigns, which have led to a significant increase in the quality and diversity of the candidate pool.
Suhas is recognized for his ability to leverage data and analytics to drive informed decision-making, optimize recruitment processes, and measure the impact of his efforts. His contributions have been instrumental in supporting Citi's growth and strengthening the organization's position as an employer of choice among early-career professionals.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, industry expertise, and demonstrated success in driving talent acquisition and early career development initiatives, Suhas Sharma is poised to continue making a meaningful impact at Citi. His commitment to excellence, innovative mindset, and strong leadership skills make him a valuable asset as the organization navigates the evolving talent landscape.
