Knowledge Base

• Stop undervaluing industry-specific experience in fintech leadership roles

  Have you ever wondered why some fintech companies soar while others stumble, even with impressive talent on board? The answer is often hiding in plain sight. Many businesses overlook a critical factor: the value of industry-specific experience in their leadership teams. This simple oversight can cost you market share, innovation, and, ultimately, your competitive edge. […]

• What if Dubai became the new fintech hub, outpacing London’s dominance?

  Dubai’s calculated push into fintech has sent ripples through the financial landscape. Imagine this: the city’s skyscrapers, once just symbols of oil-fueled ambition, stand as new icons of finance and innovation. And here’s the plot twist, Dubai seems poised to outpace London, the current kingpin of fintech, in the race for global dominance. That is […]

• Executive Recruitment vs. Traditional Hiring: EVPs’ Game-Changer

  What if the next person you hire could be the difference between your company’s next big leap and an expensive setback? When it comes to executive talent, the stakes are high. You know that, and odds are you’ve wondered whether your current hiring approach is truly up to the challenge. Is the classic job posting […]

• Everything You Need to Know: C-Suite Headhunting in Banking

  Who shapes the future of your bank? You might think it’s the technology, the products, or even the market. But it always comes down to people, specifically, the leaders in the C-suite. In banking, finding the right CEO or CFO is not just a nice-to-have, it’s the make-or-break factor for long-term success. The stakes are […]

• Retained search vs contingency: How to choose for your next SVP hire

  What’s more expensive for your company: making the wrong hire, or taking a little longer to find the right one? When you are looking to fill an SVP seat, this is not a theoretical question. Every bad decision can cost your organisation dearly in lost momentum, wasted salary, and the ripple effects of poor leadership. […]

• Where to recruit senior risk management and compliance professionals

  A sharp mind can spot risk where others see none. In finance, this ability is gold, and finding the right person to wield it is no easy feat. You know these roles are not just about checking boxes or ticking off compliance lists. They’re about safeguarding your company’s future and, in some cases, its very […]