Client:Crypto Exchange
Role: Multiple Senior and Operational Hires Across the Organization: 100 plus roles hired
The Challenge
Our client, a CEO managing a £12 billion dollar fund, had ambitious plans to build a crypto exchange team from scratch. With no prior infrastructure in place, they sought our expertise to hire top-tier talent across all functions. The stakes were high, as the CEO’s vision required assembling a world-class team capable of executing their ambitious roadmap.
This project posed a unique challenge—not only did we need to hire their very first employee with deep knowledge of setting up a crypto exchange at a granular level, but we also had to meet high-volume hiring requirements across diverse functions within a tight timeline.
Our Approach
- Understanding the Vision
We began by working closely with the CEO to deeply understand their ambitions, strategic goals, and expectations for the team. This collaboration helped us design a recruitment strategy aligned with their vision for the exchange.
- Building from the Ground Up
- The First Hire: We identified and hired their first employee, a crypto expert with hands-on experience in setting up exchanges. This critical hire laid the foundation for the company’s operations.
- Scaling Leadership: Next, we focused on assembling their C-suite, ensuring the leadership team had the experience and drive to lead the company’s rapid growth.
- Executing High-Volume Recruitment
Over the course of a year, we scaled their team to 100 employees by hiring across multiple functions:
- Engineering Team: 20 skilled professionals to drive product development and innovation.
- Compliance Team: 10 specialists to navigate the regulatory landscape.
- Customer Service Team: 15 representatives to deliver exceptional support.
- Additional Roles: Various positions across marketing, operations, and business development.
- Managing Workload Through Agile Processes
To meet the demands of high-volume hiring, we implemented one-week sprints and assigned dedicated recruiters to each sector. This structured approach ensured efficiency, clear accountability, and rapid progress across all hiring streams.
The Outcome
Within a year, we helped the client successfully build a fully operational crypto exchange team from scratch. From the first foundational hire to a 100-strong workforce across leadership, technical, and operational roles, we delivered talent that aligned with the client’s vision and operational needs.
Key Results:
- Strategic Collaboration: Partnered directly with the CEO to translate their vision into a robust recruitment strategy.
- Comprehensive Team Building: Hired across all major functions, from the C-suite to customer service.
- Agile Execution: Delivered high-volume hires through sprint-based planning and focused sector recruitment.
- Rapid Scaling: Built a 100-employee team in just 12 months, meeting ambitious growth targets.
This partnership underscores our ability to manage complex, high-stakes recruitment projects while maintaining alignment with our clients’ long-term goals. Our tailored approach and agile execution make us the trusted partner for crypto companies aiming to scale rapidly.
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