Specialist recruitment partners for technology and trading

We match leadership and specialist talent to trading and technology firms where the right hire shapes the future of the business.

24 Specialists
700+ Placements
4 Core markets
"One call, two weeks, perfect hire."
"Best recruiters we've worked with. Full stop."
"Hired three engineers in two weeks. Still shocked."
"They get Web3. Most agencies don't even try."

Making the right connections since 2018

We are a team of specialist recruiters with real depth across technology and trading. We take the time to understand what a business is building and what the best people want, so every introduction counts. No volume plays, no box-ticking. Just considered, quality recruitment from people who know their markets inside out.

Put simply, we are a trusted advisor, not a CV supplier. That is the difference our clients and candidates come back for.

Our mission to connect our partners with the talent that shapes the future of their business.

Meet the team

The people behind every placement

Craig Trenier
Craig Trenier CEO & Founder
David McGuigan
David McGuigan Team Lead | Financial Tech
Letitia Oglesby
Letitia Oglesby Head of Marketing
Chloe Fletcher
Chloe Fletcher Team Lead | Technology
Ed Langdon
Ed Langdon Senior Financial Technology Consultant
Keanu Ebanks
Keanu Ebanks Recruitment Consultant – Software Engineering
Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor Recruitment Consultant – Quantitative Trading
Nick Roostan
Nick Roostan Recruitment Consultant – Quantitative Trading
Archie White
Archie White Recruitment Consultant – Crypto & Trading
Chris Gorry
Chris Gorry Principal Recruitment Consultant
Christian Campbell
Christian Campbell General Manager – Belfast Technology Team
Lize Viljoen 
Lize Viljoen  Senior Recruitment Consultant – Trading & Technology
Caroline van Zyl
Caroline van Zyl Senior Recruitment Consultant – Web3
Jade Campbell Ops
Tammy Rangila New hire
Robyn Links
Roxy Van Dyk
Zanel Viljoen
Izet Basson
Chloe Lacey
Rose Manzanilla
Nicola Taylor
Nicola Taylor
Harry Rock
Harry Rock

Bobby

Chief Mood Booster

I began my career with Albert Bow basically from the day I was born. I embody Albert Bow’s philosophy of valuing long lasting relationships and trying to put a smile on everyone’s face. I am the best known member of Albert Bow and often get kidnapped to brighten other members of our We Work buildings day!

Mood uplift rate 100%
Avg. cuddle response time 0.3 sec
Kidnapping attempts YTD 14
CVs reviewed 12

Our values

Four principles shape every search, every conversation and every placement.

1.

Steadfast

We go the extra mile, and we never force a placement that is not right for everyone involved. Long-term relationships are built on consistency, honesty and trust.

2.

Benevolent

People come first. We take the time to understand what clients and candidates really want, so the matches we make are meaningful and last.

3.

Humble

However much we grow, we stay grounded, approachable and open to learning. The strongest relationships are built on listening and collaboration.

4.

Respect

We treat everyone in the process with professionalism and transparency, from clients and candidates to colleagues and partners, and we value the trust people place in us.

Our journey so far

  1. 2018

    Albert Bow Founded

    Built to make recruitment relationship-led, not transactional

  2. 2019-2021

    Deep Fintech & Start-Up Focus

    Scaling AI, FinTech & Crypto businesses

  3. 2022

    Expansion into Trading & Tier 1 Banks

    Launched specialist hedge fund & investment banking team

  4. 2023-2024

    Strengthened Executive Search

    From engineering hires to full tech team builds and C-suite mandates

  5. 2025

    Expanded AI Function

    Dedicated AI specialists supporting next-gen tech teams

Get in touch with us

Send us a brief and a member of our team will come back to you within 24 hours. Depending on your sector, you'll speak directly with the consultant who'll run the search.

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