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FinTech Recruiters

The FinTech landscape

Where we recruit across fintech.

01

Blockchain & Crypto

Token platforms, exchanges, custody, and the teams building on-chain.

02

DeFi & DAOs

Distributed technologies and protocols as the space moves mainstream.

03

Payments & Digital Assets

Payment protocols, platforms, and digital-asset services.

04

AI/ML & Data Science

The data and modeling talent behind smarter financial products.

05

RegTech & Compliance

Risk, regulatory, and compliance leaders for a scrutinized market.

06

Cybersecurity

Security talent for businesses where trust is the product.

07

Web3, NFT & Metaverse

Digital collectibles and the next layer of consumer finance.

08

SaaS Infrastructure

The engineering and product teams that keep fintech running.

FinTech recruitment

We know what good looks like in fintech, because we have hired it.

AC Lion understands the unique needs of the fintech industry. Our recruiters have the expertise to identify and attract the best talent for your business, whether you are a startup or an established firm looking to grow.

We deliver candidates across blockchain and cryptocurrency, AI and machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, payments, UX/UI, and financial services sales and marketing, with customized, full-cycle recruitment shaped around your specific requirements.

Mike Adler
Mike Adler
Partner & Head of FinTech Recruiting
We have worked with many industries undergoing digitization. As DeFi and DAOs become more mainstream, their segment of the expanding blockchain and crypto markets keeps evolving, with innovative use cases emerging all the time. AC Lion plans to stay one step ahead of the hiring curve as demand broadens.
  • Named a top FinTech recruiter by Growth Gorilla
  • Nationally ranked US recruiter, 6 years running

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Functions we recruit in fintech

Every seat that moves a fintech business forward.

Fintech searches span the whole org. We recruit across each of these functions, scoped to the pace and stakes of financial technology.

Sales
Marketing
Product Management
Leadership & C-Suite
Data Analytics
Design & UX/UI
Account Management
People Operations

Recent placements

FinTech roles we have placed.

A snapshot of recent fintech searches across crypto, payments, and financial services.

VP Sales

Crypto / Web3 company

Head of Ecommerce

Cryptocurrency wallet company

VP Content Marketing

Global financial services company

Marketing Automation Director

Enterprise financial services company

Chief Compliance Officer

Major fintech payments firm

Sales Director, US

Financial data integration and safety company

Director of Customer Success

FinTech / RetailTech company

How the search runs

Our fintech recruiting process.

A consultative process designed to find the right fit for your company, built around your hiring needs, business goals, and culture.

Step 01

Consultation

We start by understanding your company's needs and requirements, then develop a job description and candidate profile aligned with your business goals.

Step 02

Sourcing & screening

We source through our network, professional channels, and direct outreach, then pre-screen to confirm candidates meet the required qualifications.

Step 03

Selection

We present a shortlist of the most suitable candidates with detailed profiles covering their skills, experience, and background.

Step 04

Interviews

We coordinate interviews with the shortlisted candidates and give you structured feedback on their performance.

Step 05

Offer management

Once you select a candidate, we manage the offer and help negotiate a fair, competitive package, then back the placement with a guarantee and 3- and 6-month follow-ups.

Alan Cutter

Our view

Banking as a Service and embedded finance are just the latest digitization play, integrating into other platforms and industries. Helping companies hire through that shift is exactly what we do.
Alan Cutter, Founder & CEO

Some of our fintech clients

FireblocksSmartAssetCoindeskMelioFinbourneGrayscaleSolidusRiskified

Proof

Trusted by fintech leaders.

DDailymotion
AC Lion saved me so much time. They consistently presented high-quality candidates that were good matches for our needs. I ended up with a great hire in no time. Would recommend and partner with again!
Aubrey Bowser, Global Director of Product Management and Design
TTripleLift
AC Lion has been a fantastic partner for us. Through the years, they have consistently delivered some of our highest performing talent.
Eric Berry, Co-Founder & CEO
AAvet Capital Management
High level of integrity, the top firm in their industry.
Jeffrey Schachter, Managing Partner

Build your fintech team

Looking for top-quality talent for your fintech business?

Tell us what you are building and the roles you need to fill. We will put our fintech network and a targeted search to work for you.

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