Matheus' move from finance into recruitment, across two continents.
Matheus Leão, once a Treasury Leader in Brazil, transitioned from Finance to recruitment after joining Robert Walters in 2022. In just two years, he advanced from Associate Consultant to Consultant and relocated to Adelaide, Australia. Hear Matheus' recount of his career story below.
Before I started at Robert Walters in January 2022, I had developed my career for 8 years in Finance in Brazil. I had always been good with numbers, and I grew up thinking that if you're good at something, you should stick to it. However, during my first professional experience, I realised that I was not just good with numbers, but also, and mainly, good at relating to people. Despite being successful as the youngest Treasury Leader in my region, I felt the need to find more purpose in my career and life.
I took a career online test that suggested Human Resources as the best fit for my profile. Initially, I laughed at the result and disregarded it, thinking, ‘’I’m a finance person through and through, how could I change everything?’’ However, coincidentally or not, a week after this test, I was approached on LinkedIn by Richard Townsend – Country Director for Robert Walters Brazil.
In summary, his message said ‘’Matheus, what do you think about mix Finance and coaching, business development, strategy, and more than that relationship with people. This was the answer I needed. After several conversations and interviews with the management team and former CEO, I joined Robert Walters Brazil.
My career has progressed more than I thought it would in just over two years.
I started as an Associate Consultant, and after one year, I was promoted to Consultant.
Seeking a better work-life balance and an international career, I chose to relocate from São Paulo, Brazil to Adelaide, Australia, where I saw the potential for a calmer lifestyle for my family. Robert Walters has been supportive throughout this transition, facilitating the move and helping me settle into my new role as a consultant at Robert Walters Adelaide.
The culture at Robert Walters is respectful of different cultures, and the exposure to colleagues from around the world has been invaluable for personal growth.
Working at Robert Walters has exposed me to diverse perspectives and industries, enriching my understanding of the market and providing numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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