Business Details
27 Years
experience
Global Fintech Recruitment Specialists
Excelsior Search has established itself as a trusted global executive search and recruitment partner for capital markets and investment technology, data, and research providers. With over two decades of specialized experience in the fintech sector, the company offers deep sector expertise and robust recruitment processes tailored to the unique demands of financial technology companies. Their proprietary fintechSTAR service ensures delivery of high-quality candidates through a proactive search methodology refined over 20 years.Operating across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Excelsior Search combines global reach with local market understanding to connect clients with top-tier talent in executive management, sales, product development, and technical roles. The firm's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through its extensive candidate network, industry-specific knowledge, and client-centric approach that prioritizes quality over quantity in candidate selection.
Services
Executive Search
Fintech Recruitment
Career Coaching
CV Optimisation
Leadership Hiring
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 20+ years' exclusive focus on fintech recruitment
- Proprietary fintechSTAR search methodology
- Global candidate network across 17 countries
- Sector-specific expertise in capital markets technology
- Proven track record with Fortune 500 and fintech startups
What people say
Head and shoulders above others
Detailed market understanding
Professional and reliable service
Delivered perfect candidates
Pleasure to work with
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service specialises in placing senior leadership talent within fintech organisations. With 20 years' industry experience, we identify candidates with proven track records in capital markets technology and investment solutions. Our proprietary fintechSTAR methodology ensures access to both active and passive candidates globally, delivering leaders who combine technical expertise with strategic vision to drive business growth.
Fintech Recruitment
Specialist recruitment solutions for financial technology companies across all functional areas. Our deep market knowledge covers trading systems, regulatory technology, and investment analytics. We maintain an extensive network of professionals in sales, product development, and technical roles, ensuring precise matching of candidates to specific fintech requirements through our targeted search processes.
Career Coaching
Personalised career development services for fintech professionals seeking advancement. Our coaching includes CV optimisation, LinkedIn profile enhancement, and strategic job search planning. With insider knowledge of recruitment processes, we provide actionable insights to improve marketability and secure positions in leading fintech organisations through tailored guidance.
CV Optimisation
Professional CV and LinkedIn profile enhancement services for fintech careers. We implement industry-specific content strategies to highlight relevant experience and achievements. Our 10-point review process ensures documents effectively demonstrate technical capabilities and business impact, increasing visibility to recruiters and improving interview success rates for technology and leadership roles.
Leadership Hiring
Targeted executive recruitment for fintech leadership positions. We specialise in identifying C-suite candidates with proven success in scaling technology businesses. Our search process evaluates strategic vision, industry knowledge, and leadership capabilities, ensuring alignment with organisational goals while maintaining rigorous assessment standards for executive appointments.
People
Shawn Rutter
Founder
With over 25 years' international fintech recruitment experience, Shawn established Excelsior Search in 1999 after seven years as a British Army officer. He has led recruitment assignments across 17 countries, specialising in executive search for capital markets technology firms. His sector expertise covers leadership, sales, and technical roles in financial technology, data, and research providers globally.
Questions
What areas of fintech do you specialise in?
We focus on capital markets technology, investment data and research providers, covering trading systems, portfolio analytics, regulatory technology, and wealth management solutions globally.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our proprietary fintechSTAR methodology combines 20 years' market mapping with rigorous assessment processes to identify candidates with proven track records in relevant fintech domains.
Do you work with startups or only established firms?
We support both emerging fintech companies and established market leaders, tailoring our approach to each organisation's specific growth stage and requirements.
What regions do you cover?
Our services span the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions with local market expertise in major financial centres including New York, London, and Singapore.
How quickly can you fill positions?
Using our extensive candidate network and targeted search approach, we typically deliver quality candidates faster than industry averages while maintaining rigorous selection standards.
Do you offer career support for candidates?
Yes, we provide career coaching services including CV optimisation, LinkedIn profile enhancement, and strategic job search planning for fintech professionals at all career stages.
