The Client
ML6 Search + Talent Advisory recently partnered with a diversified financial organization offering a wide range of banking and lending solutions to consumers and businesses across Canada. With 1,000+ employees and hundreds of retail branches nationwide, the company had established itself as a trusted player in the financial services sector.
The Challenge
The organization was strengthening its technology function to drive innovation and operational efficiency. The VP of IT had been tasked with creating a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Enterprise Integrations, a strategic initiative to define best practices and integration standards across the business.
To achieve this, the client needed to fill two critical positions:
Senior Manager, Enterprise Systems (replacement hire due to underperformance)
Technical Lead, Enterprise Integrations (a net-new role to launch the CoE)
The hiring process came with key challenges:
Confidentiality: The replacement search required discretion.
Specialized Expertise: The client lacked experience hiring senior IT leaders in enterprise systems and integrations.
High Stakes: These roles were foundational to building a new IT function and driving long-term digital transformation.
The Solution
ML6 conducted a contingent search, led by one of our experienced recruiters. Our team:
Completed a detailed intake with the VP of IT to define requirements and expectations.
Executed a targeted sourcing strategy to identify senior IT leaders with the right technical depth and leadership skills.
Ensured confidentiality by requiring all candidates to sign NDAs.
Stayed closely aligned with the client through regular check-ins and stakeholder updates.
The Results
ML6 delivered strong candidates for both roles, enabling the client to establish its new Enterprise Integrations practice with confidence. The success of this project further strengthened our partnership, leading to 10+ placements across IT and Finance roles with this client to date.
Quick Facts
Industry: Financial Services
Location: Toronto, Canada
Company Size: 1,000+ employees
Engagement Type: Contingent Search
Roles Hired: Senior Manager, Enterprise Systems; Technical Lead, Enterprise Integrations
Placements with Client: 10+ across IT and Finance