Meet the Team

Rhoda  Rivera

Director, Head of Banking & Financial Services


Rhoda.rivera@connectedgroup.com

Rhoda brings nearly two decades of recruitment expertise across Asia Pacific and Europe, with a strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams. Originally from the Philippines and educated in Hong Kong and the UK, she began her recruitment career in 2006 and has since developed deep industry knowledge across banking, financial and professional services.

As Director of ConnectedGroup’s Banking & Financial Services Division, Rhoda oversees a specialist team focused on recruiting across all levels for the following functions:
  • Finance
  • Strategy
  • Actuarial
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Audit & Risk
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Product Management
  • Middle Office & Operations
  • Change, Project Management & Transformation
  • Consulting & Advisory

Rhoda personally specialises in senior-level search across Finance, Strategy, Actuarial, Middle Office & Operations, Transformation, and Consulting. Her approach is strategic, consultative, and relationship-driven.

In addition to her core responsibilities, Rhoda is a committed advocate for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and a passionate mentor to emerging future leaders.
 
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