Kalyn Hundley Elliott, MBA

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DISC Type : DS

Director, Executive Recruiting at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States

Overview

Kalyn is a strategic executive recruiting leader at DTCC, specializing in connecting senior talent with opportunities in FinTech and technology. An MBA graduate from the University of South Alabama, she focuses on building scalable, inclusive hiring solutions and champions internal mobility as a key to retention.

Colleagues and candidates describe Kalyn as professional, authentic, and proactive, with a light-hearted sense of humor that she brings to the recruitment process. She has also expressed a general enthusiasm for sports.

She believes in radical candor for development, advising professionals: "dont be afraid to get the tough, constructive feedback. Its critical for growth. "

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Executive Search
Leads enterprise-wide executive search for DTCC, partnering directly with C-suite leaders to fill critical senior roles aligned with business and transformation priorities.
Talent Strategy
Focuses on developing scalable, compliant, and inclusive hiring strategies that support evolving business needs while also driving significant cost avoidance for the firm.
Career Growth
Advises professionals to seek constructive feedback and learn from admired leaders to craft their career and leadership style, viewing it as critical for growth.

Media Appearances

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Strategies for Interview Success and Personal Branding – Featuring Kalyn Hundley Elliott, MBA (DTCC) and Camila Godoy. Featured in FairyGodBoss

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Work History

1-2023
Director, Executive Recruiting at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
2022
Director of Recruiting at DTCC
5-2021 - 1-2023
Associate Director, Strategic Talent Advisor at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
10-2020 - 5-2021
Principal Recruiter at Jobot at Jobot
2020 - 2020
Senior Director Information Technology at Vaco Tampa, LLC

Education

2006 - 2008
MBA from University of South Alabama
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts from Quinnipiac University

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Insights For Selling To Kalyn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kalyn is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kalyn

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kalyn move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kalyn take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kalyn

Personality Compatibility


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