The Challenge
The client was actively trying to hire a Head of Trading but had not yet found the right profile. They had reviewed a number of CVs from other search firms, but the candidates either lacked the required depth of experience in trading or were not aligned to what the business actually needed at this stage
There was also a time pressure. The trading function needed leadership in place quickly to support growth and bring structure to an environment that was still being defined.
Our Solution
We identified a strong candidate through targeted LinkedIn outreach, focusing on individuals with proven experience building and scaling trading functions in early-stage environments.
The initial connection was followed by a tailored, wellresearched message to establish relevance and credibility.
From there, we kept close contact throughout the process, building rapport and ensuring they had a clear understanding of the opportunity.
We kept ongoing dialogue to maintain momentum and ensure alignment on both sides through to offer stage.
The Result
The candidate was hired within two weeks of being introduced to the process. Since joining, they have had an immediate impact on the business, raising expectations around trading standards and helping to define how the function should operate going forward. Following this hire, we also placed a junior trader into the team beneath them, further supporting the build out of the desk.
5
CVs submitted from candidates the perfectly aligned with the role
100%
Candidates progressed
to 1st interview
2
Weeks from initial brief
to placement
