- Industry – FinTech / Digital Financial Services
- Company Stage – Series C Growth Stage
- Hiring Requirement – 50+ Specialized FinTech Professionals
- Hiring Locations – Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Gurgaon
Business Challenge
The client faced significant talent acquisition challenges:
- Severe shortage of experienced FinTech talent in the market.
- Competition from banks, global fintechs, and technology firms.
- Need for candidates with both financial services and technology expertise.
- Aggressive expansion timelines.
- Multiple niche roles requiring immediate closure.
Critical Positions
Product & Technology
- Product Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Solution Architects
- Backend Developers
- Data Engineers
- API Integration Specialists
Risk & Compliance
- AML Analysts
- KYC Specialists
- Risk Managers
- Compliance Officers
Cybersecurity
- Information Security Managers
- SOC Analysts
- GRC Specialists
- Cyber Risk Consultants
Finance
- FP&A Managers
- Finance Controllers
- Treasury Specialists
- Regulatory Reporting Analysts
SBS Approach
Phase 1: Talent Market Intelligence
Conducted comprehensive talent mapping across:
- FinTech Companies
- Digital Banks
- NBFCs
- Payment Platforms
- Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
- Banking Technology Firms
Phase 2: Specialized Talent Acquisition Strategy
Created dedicated hiring pods focused on:
- Product Talent
- Engineering Talent
- Finance & Risk Talent
- Cybersecurity Talent
Phase 3: Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement
Developed targeted messaging highlighting:
- FinTech innovation
- Career growth opportunities
- Product ownership
- Digital transformation initiatives
- Leadership visibility
Phase 4: Assessment & Qualification
Evaluated candidates on:
- Domain expertise
- Regulatory understanding
- FinTech ecosystem knowledge
- Technical capabilities
- Stakeholder management skills
Results Delivered
Hiring Performance
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Positions Closed | 52 |
| Project Duration | 120 Days |
| Offer Acceptance Rate | 94% |
| Average Time-to-Fill | 28 Days |
| SLA Achievement | 100% |
| First-Year Retention | 93% |
Business Impact
Operational Outcomes
- Accelerated product development roadmap.
- Strengthened cybersecurity and compliance framework.
- Improved regulatory readiness.
- Enhanced customer onboarding and risk management processes.
- Enabled successful market expansion initiatives.
Strategic Outcomes
- Reduced hiring timelines by 45%.
- Improved quality of hire.
- Built a scalable talent pipeline for future growth.
- Established a long-term FinTech talent acquisition partnership.
Project Snapshot
52
Specialized FinTech Professionals Hired
120 Days
Project Delivery Timeline
94%
Offer Acceptance Rate
93%
First-Year Retention
45%
Reduction in Hiring Cycle Time
100%
SLA Compliance
Why SBS FinTech Talent
SBS combines deep expertise across
- FinTech
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Risk & Compliance
Our specialized recruitment model enables clients to access niche talent that understands both the financial services ecosystem and modern technology platforms.
Outcome
Successfully built a high-performing FinTech workforce that supported business growth, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and operational scalability.