HR recruitment in fintech: finding the perfect HR partnership

September 1, 2023

There’s a quiet revolution happening in fintech and open banking. Businesses are cutting out third parties and focusing on a better service for the end user. As part of this, these employers are seeking the benefits of experienced HR professionals and leaders that they can partner with on their journeys of scale.

Different fintech business work in different ways, including what they need from their HR function. Abigail Benham and Aseel Ibrahim are at the forefront of those decision-making processes around HR recruitment – whether it’s that first-on-the-ground position for Head of HR or Chief People Officer or an HR Business Partner that can support the business operationally as well as strategically.

In their video series, Abigail and Aseel sit down to discuss the HR recruitment trends they’re seeing across the UK’s fintech and boutique financial services space.

Abigail and Aseel are experts at connecting HR professionals and exciting businesses in this industry, gaining a unique insight into the world of work for HR leaders and professionals. That’s why they’re the best-placed recruiters to prevent hiring mistakes before they happen.

In the second video of the series, they explore HR recruitment in fintech – from first HR hires to data-driven scale-up decisions.

Watch the full video here:

You can get in touch with Abigail or Aseel directly or complete our form below to discuss your hiring needs or career.

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