Client Overview
Our client is a prominent financial services regulator recognized for its high-performing technology teams responsible for enforcing industry regulations in the financial markets. Their technology teams excel in engineering, cloud computing, data science, and cybersecurity.
The Problem
Budget Constraints
Limited resources to offer competitive engineering salaries made it challenging to attract and retain top talent.
Great Resignation and Talent War
From 2020 to 2022, the client struggled to retain its tech talent amid the "Great Resignation."
Clogged Talent Pipeline
A robust pipeline was necessary to support the growth and development of intermediate and senior technologists.
Diversity Gaps
The client recognized the need to enhance diversity and inclusion within its technology workforce.
The Solution
Talent Strategy Mapping
A strategic talent roadmap with diversity, equity, and inclusion at its core.
Custom Training Program
Focused on the most in-demand skills: cloud and DevOps, QA/test automation, data engineering, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
Talent Creation as a Service
Streamlined sourcing, training, and deployment of highly skilled, diverse technology talent with a strategic onboarding process.
Community and Engagement Strategy
Designed to enhance long-term retention and combat the Great Resignation and the War on Talent.
The Outcomes
Rapid Deployment of Diverse Talent
Custom-trained talent enabled the client to reliably scale teams in cloud and DevOps, QA/test automation, data engineering, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
Time to Hire and Efficiency
Time to hire was significantly reduced and the efficiency of internal talent teams increased.
Improved Project Delivery
Project deadlines were consistently met thanks to a more sustainable and strategic talent pipeline.
Enhanced Retention
Early career talent retention increased to an impressive 90%, centered around fostering inclusion and belonging.
Summary
Strategio has become the exclusive provider of early career diverse tech talent, supporting the client's tech transformation and modernization efforts — instrumental in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion for underserved and underrepresented groups in enterprise IT.
