Sowbagya (Sophie) Gokulram has been recruiting talent for financial services firms in New York for 10 years. Building on a global business background, she has a sophisticated understanding of leadership dynamics in the sector, enabling her to strategically source and assess candidates. Her ability to meet client needs with a rich talent pipeline is also enhanced by a continuously growing network.
Professional Focus
- 10 years’ experience in executive search for buy side and sell side financial services firms
- Track record of successful searches for top-tier investment banks, traditional asset managers, family offices and hedge funds
- Substantial business background including operations, strategy, restructuring, change management, human resources
- Fluent in English, Hindi and Tamil
Business Expertise
- Partner and Chief Operating Officer at a boutique executive search firm specializing in financial services, New York
- Managing Partner at Interasia Private Limited (diversified Indian conglomerate), Chennai, India; focused on operations and restructuring
- Associate, Resource Development at D.E. Shaw India; involved in recruitment for key finance and technology roles
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Financial Services
Additional Sector Expertise
- Banking & Capital Markets
- FinTech
- Institutional Asset Management & Alternatives
- Investment Banking
- Private Equity
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in human resources management from University of Madras, Chennai, India
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce from Stella Maris College, Chennai, India
- Advanced Marketing Management Program, New York University (NYU)
Affiliations & Awards
- Council Member, AESC Diversity Leadership Council
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