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Are you planning to scale your team for the end of the year and beyond?! 🚀 🚀 Now is a great time to catch up with us and discuss the hiring trends for 2025 and how to stand out from the rest of the pack. Reach out to our team and find out further about the candidate market across SaaS & Fintech and what salaries to expect candidates to seek... [email protected] #alwayshiring #FocusRecruitment #financerecruitment #saasrecruitment

Traditional recruitment platforms are...tools. At Finlay, we’re building an ally. 🔍🤖 Think about it: platforms like LinkedIn (no offense LinkedIn, please don’t throttle this post 😀) Indeed and Monster.com have been around for ages, helping companies post jobs and bring in CV's. But they’ve always been just that—tools for the process. They don’t actually do the recruiter’s job. They don’t think like a recruiter or know when a candidate who isn't actively searching might be the perfect fit for your role. That’s the difference with Finlay. Our experienced recruiters paired with our AI agent don’t just fill roles; we operate one level higher and are designed to work like a supercharged top-tier recruiter, discovering standout candidates who aren’t on your radar but who should be. It's about making connections you’d never make on typical job boards, and sifting through millions of profiles in a fraction of the time a human takes to check a few. 👀 Curious to see the future of recruitment? Check us out at https://finlay.ai/ #FutureOfRecruitment #AIAgents #HiringInnovation #Finlay #ArtificialIntelligence #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition

As we step into August, and it is now just over six months since I took this role - it's the perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey I have had at FIS leading the sales recruitment team. It has been a true journey so far, challenging but so rewarding, with the first half of 2024 filled with valuable lessons and immense growth. Here are a few key takeaways: 1. **Adaptability is Key**: The fintech landscape is ever-evolving. Staying agile and adaptable has allowed us to attract top talent that thrives in dynamic environments. 2. **Embracing Technology**: Leveraging advanced recruitment tools and data-driven strategies has streamlined our processes, making them more efficient and effective. 3. **Candidate Experience Matters**: Prioritizing a positive and transparent candidate experience has not only enhanced our employer brand but also led to stronger, long-term hires. 4. **Diversity and Inclusion**: Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace has been a major focus. It's inspiring to see how different perspectives contribute to innovation and success. Looking forward to moving the needle even more in the coming months. Looking ahead to the rest of 2024, we're excited about the opportunities that lie ahead: 🚀 **Expanding Our Reach**: We'll be exploring new diverse talent pools to bring the best players to our sales teams, those ready to excel in their careers. 🌐 **Building Stronger Partnerships**: Strengthening relationships with industry organizations, and professional networks to identify and engage emerging sales talent. 📈 **Continuous Learning**: Investing in ongoing training and development to ensure our recruitment team and our business stakeholders stay ahead of industry trends and best practices. 💡 **Innovative Approaches**: Experimenting with innovative recruitment techniques, such as AI-driven assessments and virtual reality onboarding, to further enhance our hiring process. We are in the process of implementing a new tool to help our selection process, which will drive up our productivity. A big thank you to my dedicated team and all the talented individuals I have had the pleasure of connecting with. Together, we're shaping the future of fintech sales at FIS - one great hire at a time. Here's to an exciting and successful second half of 2024! 💪✨ #SalesRecruitment #TechIndustry #Hiring #CareerGrowth #Innovation #Diversityandinclusion #TalentAcquisition #SalesTalent #2024Goals #WeAreHiring ---

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 In our latest annual survey, "Candidate Considerations When Joining a Fintech Start-Up/Scale-Up 2024," we compared this year’s insights with last year’s findings to explore how professionals in the Fintech start-up and scale-up space evaluate career opportunities. This year's results reveal a major shift from last year: Industry Vertical has now surpassed the Funding Stage as the top priority for candidates. Why this shift? Candidates are increasingly seeking stability and long-term growth potential within specific industries. 49% now prioritise industry vertical over the funding stage; a major change from last year. This is the first blog in our new series exploring these shifts in Fintech hiring trends. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive deeper into what today’s candidates value and how these insights can shape future recruitment. 🔗 Read the full blog in the comments to learn more  #Fintech #HiringTrends #IndustryInsights #CareerGrowth #Recruitment #Finitas #SurveyResults

🌟 Exciting News from Fintech-rec! 🌟 We just wrapped up a highly successful recruitment day for one of our top clients, seeking new Business Development Executives. We’re thrilled to announce that multiple placements were made from the event! 🎉 At Fintech-rec, we do all the leg work – from managing candidate expectations and shortlisting the best talent, to giving our clients the opportunity to see them in action for a day before making a decision. Our client couldn't be happier, expressing immense gratitude as we took all the stress out of the recruitment process. Are you on the lookout for young, ambitious future FX stars? Let's connect and discuss how Fintech-rec can deliver on your junior hiring needs. Let Fintech-Rec do the leg work for you. #RecruitmentSuccess #FintechRec #FXStars #BusinessDevelopment #FutureLeaders #JoinTheTeam

Last week we officially launched our 2024 Technology Hiring Report! 🌟 This report is filled with valuable information, including Llara Geddes's take on the impact AI is having within design. Here's a peek at what's inside... 👉 Salary benchmarks to help you align your pay strategies with the market. 👉 The innovative strategies companies are using to attract top talent in 2024. 👉 Market trends straight from our network of tech leaders, private equity firms, and VC funds. For most of my network, page 29 will add the most value but please take a read of the full report & share it with others! 📧📩 https://lnkd.in/esUSjuUs

🚀 Why Fintechs Shouldn’t Wait Until January to Hire 🚀 The beginning of the year often comes with a hiring frenzy. But waiting until January to recruit means you’ll be competing with everyone else for top talent — and that's a game few want to play. Here’s why fintechs should act NOW and not wait: 1️⃣ Talent Shortage is Real: The fintech space is incredibly competitive, and top candidates don’t sit around waiting for job offers to roll in. If you wait until January, you risk losing out on skilled professionals who have already signed offers or are in high-demand. 2️⃣ Early Action = Competitive Advantage: By starting your hiring process now, you're not just getting a head start — you're ensuring that you're the first choice for the best talent. A proactive approach shows candidates you're a dynamic company that doesn't wait for opportunities but creates them. 3️⃣ Avoid the Hiring Rush: January sees a glut of companies scrambling to fill roles. The hiring process can get bogged down in competition, lengthening time-to-hire and leading to frustration for both employers and candidates. By moving now, you ensure a faster, smoother process. 4️⃣ Maintain Momentum: If your company is already scaling or planning a big 2024, waiting to hire will slow that momentum. Bring in the talent you need to hit the ground running, and you’ll start the year with the right people already on board. Hiring in fintech is an ongoing race for the best and brightest — don’t wait for January. Get ahead of the curve, build your dream team, and set your company up for success long before the new year rolls around. #Fintech #Hiring #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #StartEarly #GrowthMindset #Leadership #FintechCareers

🚀 Struggling to Retain Top Fintech Developers? 🚀 In today’s competitive fintech landscape, holding onto your skilled developers is more crucial than ever. Our latest blog dives into the 5 Main Reasons Fintech Developers Leave Their Roles and offers actionable insights to help you keep your top talent engaged and satisfied. Discover why exciting projects, recognition, career development, avoiding burnout, and competitive compensation are key to retaining your valuable team members. 🔍 Read more to learn how you can enhance your retention strategy and build a stronger, more committed development team. Explore our tips and strategies for creating a workplace where top talent thrives. Check out the full blog here.https://ow.ly/swCl50T7JUs #Fintech #DeveloperRetention #TalentManagement #CaptarPartners #CareerDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #TechTalent

The 10 Stages of the Recruitment Cycle 1) Redundancies 2) Explain the benefits of doing more (work) with less (pay) to the remaining team 3) Take comfort that the market is soft and no one else will leave 4) Lotsofmoney Capital LLP set up an office next door 5) Half the remaining team join Lotsofmoney Capital LLP 6) Hiring now a burning priority. Take comfort in the fact that there will be tons of people on the market. 7) Approach Talent Acquisition to discover team has been disbanded. 8) Put together a non-negotiable job description to lure in the hordes of unemployed perfect candidates 9) Post a job advert and get 400 responses, all based overseas. Give up reviewing on irrelevant applicant #34 10) Bite the bullet and go to a recruiter, wonder why you didn't just do that 3 months ago. Rinse & Repeat! For reference, I believe we are at stages 4 or 5 currently. Sadly there isn't actually a company called Lotsofmoney Capital LLP though. #teamedge #recruitment #historyrepeatsitself

Ask the Fintech Experts: Your Staffing Questions Answered Do you have questions about building your fintech dream team? 🤔 We’ve got answers! At Evotym, we understand that staffing in the fintech industry comes with challenges and opportunities. That’s why we’re opening the floor to you! 🔍 What’s on Your Mind? Whether you’re curious about the best practices for hiring remote tech talent, how to attract top-tier candidates or the latest trends in fintech recruitment, our experts are here to help. 💡 Expert Insights: Our team of seasoned recruiters specializes in the fintech sector, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. We’re ready to share insights that can help you navigate the complexities of tech staffing. 📈 Your Success, Our Mission: We’re committed to helping fintech companies scale efficiently and effectively. By understanding your unique needs, we tailor our solutions to ensure you have the right people in place to drive innovation and growth. 🤝 Join the Conversation: Drop your questions in the comments below or send us a message. We’ll be answering your queries and providing actionable advice to help you succeed in the ever-evolving fintech landscape. Let’s tackle your staffing challenges together and build the future of fintech! 🚀 #Fintech #StaffingSolutions #Recruitment #TechTalent #Evotym #AskTheExperts