Yan Gerb
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Strategic and performance-driven Talent Acquisition leader with over 15 years of proven track record in leading nationwide recruitment for front-office investment banking and structured finance functions, partnering directly with C-suite and business heads to deliver high-caliber talent that drives revenue growth. Skilled in portfolio management, underwriting, capital markets, and structured products recruitment across all corporate levels, from Analyst to Managing Director. Adept at translating business strategy into actionable talent acquisition plans, leveraging market intelligence, competitor mapping, and executive search to secure niche expertise in competitive markets. Recognized for building enduring talent pipelines, accelerating time-to-hire, and aligning recruitment strategies with enterprise goals in complex, regulated financial environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
MUFG AMERICAS
01.2022 - Current
- Built and scaled a nationwide front-office talent pipeline covering portfolio management, underwriting, structured finance, and capital markets, reducing time-to-fill for priority roles by 35% while improving candidate quality metrics.
- Closed 50+ critical hires across Analyst, VP, and MD levels within 12 months, directly impacting revenue growth and business expansion in key U.S. markets.
- Partnered with C-suite, Heads of Business Lines, and Regional Managing Directors to forecast workforce needs and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned to commercial objectives.
- Designed and executed market mapping initiatives targeting high-value competitors, resulting in the strategic hire of multiple top performers with proven P&L impact.
- Delivered executive search campaigns for hard-to-fill roles in structured products, leveraged finance, and sustainable finance, strengthening front-office capabilities aligned with BNP Paribas’ strategic priorities.
- Led diversity-focused recruitment programs for investment banking, achieving 20% year-over-year increase in underrepresented talent placements without compromising technical skill requirements.
- Manage 60+ concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Mentor new recruiters and act as internal SME on Workday and enterprise recruitment best practices.
- Deliver data-driven dashboards and reports to TA and LOB leaders to guide hiring strategy.
- Represent MUFG at DEI and industry hiring events, elevating employer brand visibility.
- (Contract) Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Jan 2022 – May 2024
Sr. Manager, IT Talent Acquisition and Procurement
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Directed full-cycle IT recruitment and procurement strategy, overseeing a team of 5.
- Supported hiring new satellite sites (185+ employees) and led all onboarding, orientation, and policy development for IT staff.
- Built a referral program, 60/90-day new hire review processes, and performance metrics for department leadership.
- Led vendor negotiations and contract management.
- Played a key role in IT's COVID-19 emergency response and resource deployment.
- AMS / William Hill US (Contract) Onsite Lead Recruiter (Remote) Mar 2018 – July 2018
- Managed recruiting across Technology, Digital, and Marketing functions; led a team of 3 recruiters and a sourcer.
- Conducted training and coaching sessions, aligned recruitment efforts with market expansion, and executed a successful on-site career fair.
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Technology
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER (Contract)
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Recruited for IT and operations roles; partnered with hiring leaders to align hiring plans with broader organizational priorities.
- Led behavioral interviews, advised on compensation strategy, and maintained recruiting systems including SilkRoad and PeopleSoft.
Sr. Lateral Recruiter, Technology – North America/Canada
MORGAN STANLEY (via Pontoon Solutions)
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed high-volume technical hiring across finance and operations technology units.
- Built pipelines with a 0% agency reliance; led diversity recruitment initiatives and advised senior leaders on compensation and org design.
Sr. Technology Recruiter, Enterprise Tech
JP MORGAN CHASE (Contract)
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Created and scaled new product development tech teams, including AI, ML, and data science functions.
- Developed direct sourcing models and ensured a 90%+ offer acceptance rate.
Recruiting Manager
ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Sourced and recruited for IT roles; managed a small internal team and negotiated staffing contracts.
RSC SOLUTIONS / EPAM / MODIS / COMSYS / GROMWELL IT
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Full-cycle recruiting for technical and executive-level roles.
- Partnered with clients and internal hiring teams to meet aggressive hiring targets and build long-term recruitment pipelines.
Education
BBA - Business Administration – Management Concentration
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy & Organizational Design
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Workforce Planning
- Front Office Recruitment
- Portfolio Management & Underwriting Recruitment
- Structured Finance & Capital Markets Hiring
- Executive Search & Talent Mapping
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Integration
- Global Talent Strategy
- Global ATS & HR Systems (Workday, Taleo, SilkRoad)
- Recruitment Process Optimization & Candidate Experience
- TA Team Leadership, Development & Coaching
- Talent Analytics, Dashboards & Market Insights
- Vendor Management & Cost Negotiation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Client relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Results-driven
- Staff development
- Contract negotiation
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Staff management
Timeline
Vice President, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
MUFG AMERICAS
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager, IT Talent Acquisition and Procurement
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2018 - 12.2021
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Technology
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER (Contract)
12.2016 - 10.2017
Sr. Lateral Recruiter, Technology – North America/Canada
MORGAN STANLEY (via Pontoon Solutions)
09.2015 - 05.2016
Sr. Technology Recruiter, Enterprise Tech
JP MORGAN CHASE (Contract)
06.2014 - 09.2015
Recruiting Manager
ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY
05.2013 - 06.2014
RSC SOLUTIONS / EPAM / MODIS / COMSYS / GROMWELL IT
01.2007 - 01.2013
BBA - Business Administration – Management Concentration
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics
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