Series B Unicorn in Fintech
Project

Series B Unicorn in Fintech

Category
Global Payments
Location
Europe
Project value
Date completed
01 March 2023

A Series B funded unicorn in FinTech, engaged Insight to expand their EEA engineering team in the dynamic realm of rapid-scale financial SaaS. Faced with the challenge of maintaining a high talent bar, our client sought. 

 

Our Service: 

Insight's 12-month+ strategy, focusing on targeted headhunting within the EEA, effectively met our clients criteria. Leveraging our extensive network, we seamlessly aligned with their unique requirements, resulting in strategic talent acquisition that surpassed growth targets and positioned our client or success in the competitive FinTech landscape. 

 

Value Delivered: 

  • Engaged with relevant candidates for client, fostering positive conversations to enhance market perception 

  • Held brief meetings with key stakeholders to align on hiring needs. Conducted first-stage interviews and forwarded top candidates to save time.  

  • Placed highly skilled candidates with experience in similar environments. 

  • Shared weekly search reports to keep client informed on outreach progress. 

  • Offered candidate aftercare to ensure satisfaction and retention post-start date. 

 

Benefits:  

  • Increased Stakeholder Alignment 

  • Produced high level reporting 

  • Sourced niche talent 

  • Headhunted from direct competitors 

 

Key Highlights: 

  • Total Placements 17  

  • Interviews Conducted 450  

  • CV’s Sent 340 

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Thomas is a dedicated recruitment consultant who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of his clients.

Thomas has impressive communication skills and I have known him to always stick to his word. Attentive, friendly and professional, it is a pleasure to work with Thomas as he makes the process seamless.

I have recommended Thomas to many people in my sector with the confidence that they will be well looked after by him.

Tom Meynell
Recruitment Consultant
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This recommendation is only to thank Steven Branch for everything he did for me and to allow others to know that he is a real professional. He is the right man you want to have aside when you look for a new job or new opportunity.


Steven has offered me his kind support in all recruitment phases and after I was hired he helped me to manage my contract with my employer.


In all recruitment phases he did his best to organize the interviews and to keep me always updated about the recruitment progress. He also supported me to close the contract and to give me all the needed information just to allow me to be prepared to start the new job.


Get in contact with Steven and you will never regret.

Steven Branch
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Oliver during my job search, and I cannot speak highly enough of his professionalism and dedication. Oliver was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. His timely responses to my questions and concerns were impressive, and he always made himself available to address any issues that arose.

What stood out to me the most was Oliver's ability to understand my skillset and career aspirations. He took the time to truly understand what I was looking for in my next role and was able to match me with an opportunity that aligned perfectly with my goals.

I highly recommend Oliver to anyone seeking assistance with their job search.

Oli Bentley
Recruitment Specialist - Head of Hardware
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Working with Insight Recruitment was fantastic! They weren’t just helpful, they really took the time to explain everything clearly throughout the whole process.

It felt like a true collaboration, and their coaching tips were insightful. They definitely helped me feel prepared & confident going into the interviews & even guided me through the offer and negotiation stage.

I can’t recommend them enough!

Matt Smethurst
Principal Consultant
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I can confidently say that Leah is a remarkable recruiter who not only makes promises but also delivers exceptional results. In my professional journey, she helped me secure two of my previous contracts. Her dedication, thoroughness, and commitment to finding the right opportunities are truly commendable.

Leah's ability to match candidates with fitting roles is exceptional, and her professionalism makes the job-seeking process seamless and rewarding.

I highly recommend Leah to anyone seeking a proactive and reliable recruiter.

Leah Owen
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Working with Jake to secure an interview for a Machine Learning Engineer role was an excellent experience. Jake was incredibly professional, demonstrating a deep understanding of the technical skills required for the position. He provided thorough guidance and made sure I was well-prepared at every stage of the interview process.

Jake’s clear communication and commitment to my success were evident throughout, making the process smooth and stress-free. His industry knowledge and supportive demeanor truly set him apart as a top-tier recruiter in the tech field.

I highly recommend Jake for any recruitment position within the AI and machine learning industry. His expertise, coupled with his approachable and detail-oriented style, makes him an invaluable addition to any team.

Jake Pheasey
Recruitment Specialist
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I am delighted to provide my sincerest recommendation for Devon. Her extraordinary dedication and work ethic shone through at all times. Devon is always available, even outside of work hours, offering to speak on the phone late in the evenings to accommodate with my working hours.

She provides detailed information about the Data Centre companies she works with and goes above & beyond in providing valuable advice for negotiating terms and salary, whilst always ensuring to maintain constant communication.

Her attention and dedication have been crucial in keeping me focused on this job opportunity, and I am very grateful for her professionalism and unwavering support.

Devon Haskew-Rowson
Recruitment Consultant
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Insight are an excellent recruiting partner, one of the best we've worked with; thorough in developing an understanding of our needs, responsive to feedback on profiles, and timely in following up on candidates and action items.

They internalized our extensive technical requirements to successfully source and screen robotics candidates. I would be happy to work with Insight in future and can highly recommend.

Dan Rooney
Principal Consultant
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