HRFinEasePart of Zitadelle AG

HRFinEase Services

Executive Search

Confidential, discreet search for C-level and senior leadership roles in regulated financial services.

6–10
Weeks to Shortlist
C-Suite
Specialization
100%
Confidential
0
Upfront Cost

About This Service

C-level hiring in fintech is not a process that responds well to job postings. The candidates you need are already employed, well-compensated, and not checking job boards. They respond to the right approach, at the right moment, from someone with credibility in the industry.

HRFinEase conducts executive search exclusively for senior and C-level positions in fintech and regulated financial services. Our process is discreet, relationship-based, and built around the reality that the best people are never looking.

Roles We Place

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Head of Compliance / MLRO
Head of Legal / General Counsel
Head of Sales / CRO
General Manager
Executive Director
Country Manager
Head of Dealing

How We Work

01

Confidential Brief

We agree scope, timeline, and compensation package — client identity protected throughout.

02

Market Mapping

We identify and profile suitable candidates across the global fintech ecosystem.

03

Direct & Discreet Outreach

We approach candidates confidentially — no public posting, no LinkedIn advertising.

04

Deep Assessment

Structured competency interviews, reference checks, and regulatory approvability review.

05

Shortlist Presentation

3–5 assessed candidates with detailed profiles and our recommendation.

06

Offer & Onboarding

We support offer negotiation, regulatory submissions, and transition management.

Our Guarantees

Full confidentiality — client name never disclosed without permission

No placement, no fee — custom pricing for executive mandates

Deep background and reference verification on every candidate

Regulatory approvability pre-assessment for Key Person roles

Replacement guarantee if placement does not complete probation

Sectors We Serve

CySEC Regulated FirmsCMA/SCA UAE EntitiesFSCA Licensed FirmsiGaming OperatorsPayment InstitutionsCrypto Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

How is executive search different from standard recruitment?

Executive search involves proactive, direct outreach to employed senior professionals who are not actively looking. It is confidential, relationship-driven, and typically takes longer than standard recruitment — but delivers candidates that job postings cannot reach.

Does HRFinEase handle confidential CEO and COO searches?

Yes. We regularly conduct searches where the client's identity is not disclosed until candidates have expressed genuine interest and signed NDAs. Confidentiality is standard on all executive mandates.

How long does executive search take in fintech?

Typically 6–10 weeks from brief to shortlist for well-defined senior roles. Add 4–12 weeks for regulatory Key Person approval where required.

What is the fee for executive search?

Executive search is priced under our Premium tier with custom pricing based on seniority and complexity. Contact us to discuss your specific mandate.

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