The Challenge: Scaling Without Overhead

A fast-growing fintech company had big hiring plans but no internal recruitment team. Like many startups, they faced a common dilemma:

• Hiring an in-house recruiter felt like a long-term commitment they weren’t ready for.

• Traditional recruitment agencies charged hefty placement fees, eating into their budget.

• Their hiring managers were stretched thin, juggling recruitment alongside their day jobs.

They needed a way to fill roles quickly, cost-effectively, and without the overhead of a full-time recruiter.

The Solution: Flexible, On-Demand Talent Acquisition

Rather than locking themselves into a fixed cost, the fintech opted for an on-demand hiring model with us. This allowed them to:

• Activate recruitment support only when they had roles to fill.

• Avoid paying placement fees, which were a major concern with agencies.

• Gain access to a dedicated recruiter who understood their business but without the commitment of a full-time hire.

We worked closely with their hiring managers to refine job briefs, source top-tier candidates, and manage the hiring process—freeing up their internal team to focus on their core responsibilities.

The Results: Hiring Success Without the Overhead

Over a 12-month period, we helped the fintech:

• Fill 12 critical roles, including product managers, software engineers, and compliance specialists.

• Save over $120K compared to what they would have spent on agency placement fees.

• Keep their hiring agile, scaling up support when needed and pausing when they didn’t have open roles.

Without the burden of a full-time recruiter or excessive fees, the fintech was able to hire at their own pace—growing their team without unnecessary financial strain.

Key Takeaways

For startups and scaling businesses, in-house recruitment isn’t always the best first step. A flexible, on-demand model provides:

• Scalability – Support only when you need it.

• Cost savings – No placement fees or full-time salaries.

• Expertise – A recruitment partner who understands your industry and hiring challenges.

For this fintech, the ability to hire on their own terms made all the difference. And when they’re ready for an in-house recruiter? They’ll already have a strong hiring foundation in place.

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