The Thinksters – new generation talent acquisition services & executive search

We are an EdTech and HR Tech company that empowers organizations to thrive in an era of significant global change by connecting them with the most talented and ambitious individuals of the 21st century in the fields of strategy, prodбuct management, investment banking and finance, and data science.

2000+

community members

150 000+

impressions per month on our Linkedin

200+

position closed

5 years

of operations

Trusted by TOP MBA programs

+ 50 others

Why us?

Deep Understanding of Business:

We offer more than just a superficial agency approach.

Our practice leader boasts extensive experience in top-tier management consulting, having participated in major M&A transactions and transformation programs.

Community Approach:

We leverage our network within the community to find the best talent, as opposed to the standard “cold calling” methods employed by traditional agencies.

Thorough Candidate Selection:

We meticulously vet candidates to ensure that our clients receive quality and verified profiles, avoiding the inundation of unqualified CVs.

Regions we cover

Functional areas we work in

Industries we serve

Financial Services
Telecom
Oil and Gas
Metals and Mining
Transportation
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Professional Services
IT
Real Estate

Our approach

We delve into the client's business situation with the same depth as MBB consultants, gaining insights into their business priorities and KPIs for hiring, while also creating a targeted candidate profile.

We conduct negotiations with initial candidates and facilitate your introductions to them.

We gather feedback and refine the targeted candidate profile

We activate our community to search for suitable candidates through our connections in MBB, Big Four, Bulge Bracket, Big Tech, and other companies

We identify suitable candidates, assist with interview processes as needed, and help finalize job offers, including negotiations with the candidates

Our team combines real business experience with deep understanding of talent needs

Anton Khatskelevich

CEO The Thinksters

Over 5 years of experience in consulting, including positions at BCG and PwC.
Involved in major M&A projects in the banking sector, developing strategies and participating in digital transformations and operational enhancements.
One year of experience in auditing with a focus on the banking sector.
Personally trained over 200 individuals, many of whom secured offers at leading firms such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, as well as top private equity and venture capital firms.
Founder of the community "The Thinksters" which attracted investments into the project.
More than 5 years of experience in placing individuals in top-tier companies, including Amazon.

Madina Sarsembayeva

Executive search project leader

Around 4 years of experience in consulting, including positions at Deloitte and PwC (Strategy&).
Led cost optimization and process transformation projects in telecom, oil & gas, and banking, achieving over $20M in savings for a leading telecom company.
Delivered enterprise performance improvements through advanced financial modelling.
Conducted risk assessments and process evaluations for major financial institutions, supporting compliance and operational efficiency.
Designed and delivered professional training programs for clients, including $5K worth of workshops on economic analysis and modelling.
Winner of multiple national competitions and recognized as Top 1 performer at Deloitte among peers of the same grade.
HR experience at ATF Bank: handled recruitment from job posting to onboarding, including candidate selection, interview scheduling, background checks and new employee orientation.
Served as the main contact for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into the organization and compliance with all employment requirements.

Examples of placements

Placed an Engagement Manager from McKinsey at one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the Middle East.

The Engagement Manager has 15 years of experience in the Metal and Mining and Oil & Gas industries. Currently, he is focused on implementing AI solutions for major corporations in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates.

Successfully recruited a Big 3 consulting manager for the CEO position at an online clothing store.

A large Russian private equity fund acquired shares in a rapidly growing women’s clothing store in the CIS region. Faced with the challenge of finding a suitable candidate for the CEO position to support the company’s growth, we assisted them in identifying a candidate from our platform’s graduates. This individual had relevant experience in the fashion industry and a background with MBB-level firms, making them an ideal fit for the role.

Facilitated the transition of an Associate from Morgan Stanley to a major private equity fund

A team was being assembled for a private equity investment fund, and our objective was to find a candidate with investment banking experience capable of conducting due diligence, supporting transactions, and monitoring the current investment portfolio. We successfully identified an ideal candidate with a background from Morgan Stanley, making them a perfect fit for the role.

The Thinksters – new generation talent acquisition services & executive search

Why us?

Regions we cover

Our approach

Our team combines real business experience with deep understanding of talent needs

Examples of placements

How to contact us

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