Aqila S.
About Aqila S.
Aqila S. is a Senior Talent Acquisition Executive with a background in applied psychology and management. She has experience in various roles related to talent acquisition and team management across several organizations in Malaysia and Germany.
Current Role at Deriv
Aqila S. currently serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Executive at Deriv, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the recruitment process and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies. Her responsibilities include identifying and attracting top talent in the financial services industry, utilizing her expertise in leveraging social media platforms for recruitment. Aqila's background in applied psychology and management supports her approach to understanding candidate needs and organizational fit.
Previous Experience at Deriv
Before her current role, Aqila worked at Deriv as a Talent Acquisition Executive from 2021 to 2022. During this time, she contributed to the recruitment efforts and developed strategies to attract qualified candidates. Her experience at Deriv laid the foundation for her advancement to a senior position, where she continues to refine and enhance recruitment practices.
Education and Expertise
Aqila holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology and Management from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, which she completed from 2017 to 2020. She also studied at the Berlin British School, where she achieved IGCSE from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, Aqila attended the Australian International School Malaysia, completing her Middle School education from 2005 to 2010. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both psychological principles and management strategies, which she applies in her talent acquisition role.
Professional Background
Aqila has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in talent acquisition, marketing research, and public relations. She began her career as a Marketing Research Intern at Management Events in 2019. She also held leadership positions at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, serving as Vice President and Female Manager of the Nottingham University Football Club from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Assistant at Cotton On Group from 2018 to 2021 and completed a Public Relations Work Attachment at KaiserCommunication GmbH in 2014.
Skills and Interests
Aqila possesses strong communication skills in English, which facilitate effective interactions during the recruitment process. She combines her knowledge of applied psychology with management principles to enhance recruitment strategies. Her interests include futsal, which reflects her teamwork and strategic thinking abilities. These skills and interests contribute to her effectiveness in talent acquisition and her ability to work collaboratively in team environments.