CEO • COO • CFO • Chief Accounting Officer • Chief Compliance Officer • Chief Risk Officer • General Counsel • Chief Audit Executive • Chief Financial Crime Officer • Chief Product Officer • Chief Revenue Officer • CTO • CISO • Managing Director, Digital Assets
VP Finance • VP Treasury • VP Tax • VP Risk & Controls • VP Compliance • VP Legal • VP Finance Operations • VP Regulatory Reporting • VP Institutional Sales • VP Partnerships • VP Market Structure • VP Operations
Head of Finance & Accounting • Corporate Controller • Group Financial Controller • Financial Controller • Head of Treasury Operations • Head of Treasury Strategies • Head of Finance Operations • Head of Regulatory Reporting • Head of Tax • Head of Financial Controls • Head of Risk & Compliance • MLRO • Deputy MLRO • Head of Financial Crime • Head of Investigations • Head of Institutional Partnerships • Head of OTC / Prime Brokerage • Head of Custody Operations
Challenge: Gate.io sought a Head of Compliance with deep expertise in global regulatory frameworks, capable of overseeing complex compliance operations in the fast-evolving crypto market.
Solution: Leveraging our global compliance network, we placed an executive with unparalleled regulatory knowledge, ensuring Gate.io’s operations remained compliant across jurisdictions while positioning the company for sustainable growth in a rapidly changing industry.
Challenge: Pudgy Penguins required a VP of Finance with a sophisticated understanding of both crypto/DeFi finance and traditional finance. The ideal candidate needed CPA or Chartered Accountant credentials and a track record of leadership in dynamic financial environments.
Solution: Through our extensive U.S. network, we identified and placed a senior executive with expertise in both crypto and traditional finance. Their technical accounting prowess and strategic vision helped propel the company’s financial operations forward, driving immediate impact and long-term value.
Challenge: Fortris needed a senior Customer Success Manager with extensive B2B customer operations experience, particularly in the fintech sector. The ideal candidate was expected to manage relationships with key clients and lead business development efforts in a fast-paced environment.
Solution: By leveraging our European fintech network, we placed a seasoned leader with a proven track record in relationship management. Their exceptional communication and problem-solving skills enabled Fortris to enhance client retention and scale its operations successfully.
Challenge: Orbital sought an Operations Manager with deep expertise in crypto and blockchain technologies, capable of optimising operational processes to support rapid growth and innovation.
Solution: Utilising our robust crypto industry network, we placed an executive who immediately drove operational efficiency and aligned with Orbital’s growth objectives. Their leadership ensured streamlined processes and helped scale the company to meet ambitious expansion goals.
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