Nicola is an executive headhunter focused on Middle and Back Office roles in the commodities industry. Since 2020, she has built her expertise recruiting across Finance & Accounting before expanding into Treasury, Tax, Structured & Trade Finance, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Legal, and Compliance. Partnering with leading trading houses, energy firms, and corporate finance teams across APAC, Nicola specializes in retained searches that deliver transformative hires and measurable impact.
Drawing on rigorous market research and an extensive network of both active and passive candidates, Nicola has:
- Led senior confidential hires for C-suite and executive roles
- Orchestrated multi-hire campaigns across diverse functions
- Designed and executed bespoke compensation benchmarking studies
- Developed comprehensive talent pipelining and succession planning frameworks
This consultative, data-driven approach ensures each engagement aligns seamlessly with broader business objectives, from scaling expansionary initiatives to reinforcing risk management frameworks. Beyond individual placements, Nicola partners closely with HR and hiring managers to understand their recruitment imperatives and enhance employer branding in the market. She collaborates on crafting compelling value propositions, designing targeted onboarding programs, and developing competency frameworks that showcase each client’s culture and career opportunities. By integrating candidate feedback, competitive insights, and cultural diagnostics, Nicola helps organizations build a strong talent ecosystem that attracts, engages, and retains top professionals in the commodities industry.
