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Check out our new website! For over 25 years, we've placed talent at the heart of the commodities, energy, and fintech industries. 🛢 ⚡ 💷 Sure, any business can say they’re good at what they do, but we have the track record to prove it. We’ve helped our clients navigate the most dynamic hiring landscapes, from rapid scaling to strategic hiring. Whether you're looking to build a world-class tech team or hire crucial business roles, our network and know-how give you a competitive edge. From front-office to back-office, physical to derivatives, and Europe to Asia, we have the expertise to scale your teams. Link to our new site in the comments. #CititecConnects #Commodities #Fintech

Did you know that the GoHenry Fintech company was founded by a mum with a mission to make every kid smart with money? There’s a great article in the Business Leader magazine this month interviewing founder Louise Hill. We particularly liked reading about her experience of hiring the right people to grow and scale the business. She said: ‘I think for any business, the hiring process and the people you pick to join the team are a critical part of whether you’re successful or not.  She also shares ‘not to be scared of hiring people that are better than you or know more than you.’ We know how hard it can be to find and select the right people on your own. If you’re trying to grow and scale your team, we’re here to help.  #hiring #aberdeenjobs #recruitment

How do you start to trust your team? Years and seconds... A few thoughts When I take on a new team, I get them together as soon as possible, preferably within hours of taking over Informally which is key! With a cuppa in hand and Go round the team (if it’s not a time critical crisis (a la Jason Bourne!) Ask them to introduce themselves Their name (if you don’t know them all) What they do How long they’ve been in the business Keep a tally of the collective experience they have and then play it back “Around this table there is xxxxx years of experience….I have but a few seconds” So “You have my trust” I’ve found this automatically builds credibility with them and gives them the opportunity to…. Trust you It also gives them a framework of trust where then have freedom to operate, I’ve found this has served me well. Be Firm, Fair and be consistent – In a recent role one of my harshest critics came to me after a year or so and told me “You’ve provided the best environment this business has had because you are consistent, treat us fairly and we know where we are with you” Agree? How do you start to build trust with your teams? 👍 ☕️ 👍 ☕️ 👍 ☕️ 👍 ☕️ I’m Wil, I’m looking for my next role, Where I can bring clarity out of complexity and help fintechs and scaling firms navigate the pain through growth or crisis If you want to know more, let’s have a chat today? Thank you Thursday 5th September 2024  9.10am #Wilsthoughts #Fintech #Available #Firstyoutrust

It's been a long grind at Balance during the 2022 bear market, but it's finally time to grow the team again. We've just opened up 3 new roles, out of which 2 are C-level positions reporting directly to me. We're profitable, remote first, and pay six figures compensation that doesn't start with a 1. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dWsW9mPz PS: The C-level roles are hard to source. I'll pay $10k for any intro to a candidate suited for a Chief Compliance and Risk Officer or Chief Finance Officer role, if we end up hiring them. #digitalassets #custody #startups #hiring #bitcoin #ethereum

Creating a strong team is vital to the success of any small business. The right group of individuals can drive innovation, foster a positive work culture, and propel your business towards its goals. #perfectteam #hiring #capfront https://buff.ly/3QtEPpZ

I've met over 50 founders who want funding but struggle because they don't know their business's priorities. Common priorities: 1. Increasing revenue 2. Reducing costs 3. Developing new products 4. Reach new customers 5. Hiring skilled employees How to assess your priority: 1. Target key goals 2. Scrutinise data 3. Listen to feedback Knowing your priorities sets the stage for smart decision-making and smart use of funding.

What's a competitive equity offer for a Head of Product at a series B company? The majority of folks who join early-stage startups settle for low equity offers. Here's why: They don't have access to equity benchmarks, so they don't know how much to negotiate. A few months ago, Carta launched a program to help candidates access accurate salary AND equity data. This data has already helped thousands of candidates negotiate on a level playing field. Here's how it works 👇: Send an email to 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 @ 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺 and include the following information: • Position • Level (ex: Level 5 or "senior IC" or "middle manager") • Location (US city) • Function (Eng, product, etc) • Company valuation (ballpark is ok) You'll get a reply with a salary and equity bands for that position (see attached sample). Huge thanks, Peter Walker, for quarterbacking this initiative. See Peter's original announcement in the comments. ---  If you enjoyed this, share the post with your network and follow me (Marc Baselga)

Following on from my post last week about CEO Founders resigning, whereby I suggested based on recent team builds we have done for successful start-up / Series A businesses.....that getting your hiring strategy right is the ⏯ key to success. The recent public Sequoia Capital & Klarna board debacle highlights the importance of getting your strategy right from an early stage. Even after growing a successful business, things can come back to bite if you don't have the right people around you. Quoting from Sifted's newsletter where they asked a London-based partner from a VC firm - what lessons can be learnt, their response was “It sounds obvious, but I always say, choose the person before the fund,” 🗣 Highlighting my point from last week that choosing the right people to grow with is as important as funding and/or anything else. We are well-positioned in the market to offer: ➡ Salary Benchmarking ➡ Market insight ➡ Hiring strategy ➡ Competitor insights If you're looking to add to the team with a strategic hire, get in touch directly with either myself or one of my colleagues at The Sales Recruitment Company to discuss further. #sales #growth #hiring #recruitment

Great insight on the latest talent trends across the startup ecosystem. Thanks for including us in this report Atli Thorkelsson Josh Machiz!