Founded in 2016 and based in Mumbai, NayaConnect Executive Search is a boutique advisory firm specializing exclusively in leadership hiring for Financial Services across India, the Middle East, and international markets.
We believe executive search is a strategic partnership that directly shapes organizational performance, governance, and market reputation.
Financial Services is an ecosystem governed by continuous regulatory evolution, risk management, and technology adoption. Finding leaders with both technical domain mastery and cultural adaptability requires a deliberate, research-driven approach.
As a boutique firm, we do not delegate mandates to junior teams. Every search engagement receives senior partner oversight, ensuring absolute confidentiality, speed of execution, and uncompromised candidate quality.
Managing Partner, Executive Search
Specializing in recruitment and executive search since 2017, Azhar Khan leads client acquisition, client relationships, and executive search delivery at NayaConnect.
With a track record of building long-term talent partnerships for financial institutions, Azhar combines rigorous executive research with deep candidate relationships across Banks, NBFCs, FinTechs, Wealth Managers, and Asset Managers.
Every engagement is managed under strict non-disclosure terms, safeguarding client reputation and candidate privacy at every stage.
Combining structured research, active candidate referrals, and mapped talent pools to present qualified candidates without delay.
Conducting multi-stage assessments evaluating technical competence, leadership capability, risk awareness, and cultural alignment.
Initiate a confidential discussion with our partners to explore your leadership hiring or talent search needs.
Schedule ConsultationInquiries are routed directly to Managing Partner Azhar Khan under non-disclosure terms.