Transforming Banking Recruitment with AI

The Challenge

Efficient Recruitment for Corporate Banking and Early Careers roles

One of our customer, a leading global bank, focuses on recruiting top talent for its corporate banking roles, as well as its apprenticeship, internship, and graduate programs throughout France. These programs are crucial for building a skilled workforce and maintaining the bank's competitive edge in the financial services industry.

However, traditional recruitment methods often proved inefficient, with manual screening and lengthy interviews failing to identify the best candidates effectively.

The bank faced the challenge of evaluating a high volume of applications to find candidates who not only met academic criteria but also possessed the necessary soft skills and cultural fit. This process was time-consuming and did not always yield optimal results, prompting this bank to seek a more efficient solution.

The Solution

AI-Driven Recruitment with MakiPeople

To overcome these challenges, they partnered with MakiPeople, utilizing AI-driven recruitment solutions to streamline candidate evaluation and enhance the hiring process. MakiPeople's platform integrates AI-based assessments and automated screening, enabling the bank to identify top talent more efficiently and accurately.

The platform's user-friendly interface and interactive assessments provide candidates with a fair and engaging evaluation process. By focusing on skills, personality and potential, MakiPeople's assessments offer a more comprehensive evaluation than traditional methods, reducing biases and improving the quality of hires.

In 2024, MakiPeople's impact was significant, with 99% of candidates completing their evaluations, indicating the system's effectiveness and accessibility. The average candidate satisfaction rating was 8.4 out of 10, reflecting a highly positive experience. Additionally, 98% of candidates reported that the testing process positively influenced their perception of the company, highlighting the value of a modern and transparent recruitment approach.

Expanding the Partnership

The success of MakiPeople in enhancing recruitment efficiency and employer branding has led this global bank to expand its use of the platform. Initially focused on corporate banking positions, apprenticeships, and graduate programs, our customer is now expanding the use of MakiPeople's platform to a broader range of roles. These include positions in asset management, wealth management, support functions, and even risk management. This expansion underscores our customer’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to attract and retain top talent across all levels.

By using MakiPeople for a broader range of roles, the company ensures that the benefits of AI-driven recruitment are realized throughout the organization. This approach not only improves hiring efficiency but also reinforces the bank's reputation as a forward-thinking employer.

What’s Next

The partnership with MakiPeople will play a crucial role in shaping the future of recruitment within the organization, as our customer continues to grow and innovate. By embracing AI-driven solutions, the bank is setting new standards for efficiency, fairness, and candidate experience in the financial services industry.

The ongoing collaboration aims to further optimize recruitment processes and set new benchmarks in hiring excellence. MakiPeople is proud to support one of the leading bank in the world in this journey, helping to ensure that the right talent is identified and nurtured for continued success. Together, they are redefining recruitment as a strategic advantage that drives organizational growth and innovation.