Kirun Kazalbash

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DISC Type : cs

Head of Talent Acquisition, International at Nuveen

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kirun Kazalbash is the Head of Talent Acquisition for Europe & APAC at Nuveen, with extensive experience building high-performing recruitment teams across EMEA. A UCL graduate, she has a strong background in financial services, having previously led recruitment at J. P. Morgan.

Kirun is passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation. She champions initiatives like apprenticeships and work experience programs for young people from less advantaged backgrounds, aiming to foster new talent in the asset management industry.

While at J. P. Morgan, she successfully reduced the companys dependency on head-hunters, cutting recruitment spending from $2. 8 million to zero.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

DEI Strategy
Her profile highlights extensive experience in leading, building, and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies within global organizations.
Direct Sourcing
She has a stated passion for direct sourcing solutions and a proven track record of reducing dependency on recruitment agencies.
Developing Young Talent
Actively promotes and shares updates on youth initiatives, such as work experience programs and apprenticeships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Media Appearances

Kirun has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2021
Head of Talent Acquisition, International at Nuveen
8-2010 - 7-2020
Head of Recruitment, Asset & Wealth Management, Executive Director - EMEA at J.P. Morgan
6-2008 - 8-2010
Recruitment Team Lead, Corporate & Investment Bank, Vice President at J.P. Morgan
3-2005 - 6-2008
Recruiter, Asset Management, Associate at J.P. Morgan
2-2003 - 4-2004
Recruitment Consultant at Hays

Education

1998 - 2001
BSc from UCL
1991 - 1998
A’Level Chemistry from Bedford High School

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Insights For Selling To Kirun

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kirun is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kirun

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kirun move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Kirun take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Kirun

Personality Compatibility


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