Luiza Barwood

Luiza Barwood

Luiza Barwood

Luiza Barwood

Head of People and Talent Acquisition

Luiza Barwood is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a seasoned people professional with over a decade experience in Resourcing and Talent Management. Luiza has worked in financial services and for a range of well-known international businesses across the globe. She has a proven record of delivering best-in-class talent solutions in compliance, risk and governance for highly regulated organisations.

Experience:

  • Creating robust recruitment process frameworks, policies and guidelines to ensure the hiring process is effective and compliant, from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
  • Building a leading a high performing talent acquisition team in a fast-growing financial services organisation, which delivered over 400+ new hires per annum across multiple locations in the EMEA region.
  • Being significantly involved in various Application Tracking System (ATS) and Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Technology implementations to streamline and optimise HR processes in financial services fast-environments.
  • Implementing and managing the Apprenticeship Levy scheme for a financial services organisation.
  • Conduction in-depth HR interviews tailored to the requirements of the Senior Manager Certification Regime (SMCR) and Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR) regulations.
  • Presenting and implementing innovative and out-of-the-box sourcing strategies that encompass internal mobility, external talent acquisition, and overall process improvements to support organisations’ business goals whilst maintaining a competitive edge and securing the best talent in the industry.

Skills:

  • A proven record of conducting candidate searches and building talent pipelines from entry-level to C-Suite roles in financial services across control functions and front-office.
  • Candidate Screening and assessment.
  • Evidence-based behaviour and competency-based interview techniques to effectively evaluate candidates’ suitability and ethical conduct.
  • Keeping abreast of financial services industry trends, job market dynamics and salary benchmarks.
  • Focus on data analytics to analyse recruitment metrics and use data-driven insights to optimise the talent acquisition process and make informed decisions.
  • Negotiation Skills to handle job offers, salary discussions and other contractual terms with candidates.
  • Focus on providing a positive and respectful candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey, regardless of the outcome.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs, market conditions and regulations in financial services.
  • Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into recruitment processes to enhance the talent pool, while fostering a culture of fairness and opportunity for all.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance with hiring practices in different countries and regulations applicable to financial services such as the Senior Manager Certification Regime (SMCR) and Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR).
  • Data Protection and privacy .
  • Talent Acquisition operational excellence .

Alex has a good understanding of the securities markets:

  • Assessing transaction types to determine potential obligations under the Securities Financing Transaction Regulation (“SFTR”) and Approved Publication Arrangement (“APA”) requirements in the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive ("MiFID II") / MiFIR package
  • Establishing processes for the conduct of best execution monitoring by buy side hedge funds on their sell side brokers
  • Selecting vendors for the purpose of performing monitoring for potential market abuse on the equities markets
  • Creating a framework for fixed income brokers to share trade ideas in compliance with the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation (“MAR”)

Luiza’s international experience working in Brazil, New York, and London adds to her versatility as a people professional. Having led the regional talent acquisition team of a global financial services organisation, she has demonstrated her ability to operate effectively in diverse and complex environments. Her expertise spans across both back-office and front-office functions, covering various asset classes within the financial services industry.

Luiza’s passion for people and her dedication to delivering best-in-class talent solutions highlight her commitment to optimising the workforce and talent acquisition strategies of financial services organisations. As a keen learner, she recognizes the importance of staying updated with the latest trends, regulations and best practices in human resources and talent management affecting the financial services industry. By understanding the unique needs and challenges of each organisation, she can tailor talent solutions that align with their specific goals and business objectives.

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