Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition (Support Functions & Management Trainee Program) @ Bank Makramah

Job Summary

Role and Responsibilities:

• To manage end-to-end hiring for Corporate & Support Functions at Head Office and support execution of the Management Trainee Program (MTO) to build a strong future leadership pipeline.
• Manage recruitment for HR, Finance, Risk, Compliance, IT, Operations, Legal, Marketing, Audit, and other support functions.
• Coordinate with functional heads to understand technical and competency requirements.
• Ensure timely closure of mid-level and niche positions.
• Support end-to-end execution of the Management Trainee Program including campus engagement, CV screening, assessment coordination, and interview management.
• Coordinate with universities for campus drives and employer branding initiatives.
• Assist in planning and executing assessment centers.
• Maintain strong candidate engagement during pre-joining and onboarding stages.
• Develop strong understanding of corporate support functions and required technical competencies.
• Screen candidates based on functional expertise and domain knowledge.
• Conduct structured and competency-based preliminary interviews.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and dashboards for support functions and MTO hiring.
• Analyze hiring trends, source effectiveness, and conversion ratios.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to HR leadership.
• Conduct market research and competitor mapping.
• Leverage LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, campus networks, and personal professional networks.
• Stay updated with salary trends and talent availability in Karachi market.

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

• Technical Understanding of Corporate Functions
• Data & Analytics Orientation
• Market Knowledge & Networking Strength
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Multi-Role Management
• Data-Driven Approach
• Attention to detail
• Can-Do Attitude & Execution Focus