Fintech Executive Search
Your fintech business is growing. You’re driving innovation and building cutting-edge technology that’s reshaping financial services.
But to reach the next stage, you need the right leadership team in place—and you need them quickly.
Finding top-tier talent is time-consuming and expensive. With limited time and resources, and a network that might not have the precise skills or mindset required, you can’t afford to make the wrong hire.
That’s where EC1 comes in.
We are global specialists in executive search for fintech. Our curated network of high-calibre leadership talent spans the globe.
Our edge? We focus on quality over quantity.
We take the time to build meaningful relationships with every candidate, so when you’re ready to hire, we already know who aligns with your culture and your goals.
The only challenge? Deciding who to interview.
Find your next leader today
How we deliver the perfect candidates
Deep Market Expertise
We’ve been embedded in fintech for years. We don’t just observe the market—we live and breathe it. From regulation shifts to tech innovation, we stay ahead of the curve to help you do the same.
An Unmatched Global Network
Our candidate network didn’t happen by chance. Every profile is rigorously vetted through in-depth conversations, documentation review, and structured interviews.
This network spans continents and backgrounds—bringing fresh perspectives and leadership diversity to your team.
True Collaboration
We begin by getting to know you—your vision, operations, and growth plans.
With that understanding, we curate a tailored shortlist of exceptional candidates. We handle the process end-to-end, with your input guiding us every step of the way.
Our candidates are all potential game changers—but only when matched with the right company. We help you find that perfect match.
By the time you meet your shortlist, it’ll feel like you already know them.
Featured insights
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This Team is Led by
Jamie Cole is the CEO and Co-founder of the EC1 Partners Group. He is based in London and splits his time between London, New York, Miami, and Singapore. Jamie brings 18 years of experience in senior-level hiring in the FinTech market. During his 18-year tenure, Jamie has helped to scale multiple trading houses globally. As Group CEO, Jamie is responsible for our global go-to-market strategy, and corporate development. He also focuses much of his time on executive-level retained search.
Netan has been an instrumental figure in propelling various FinTech enterprises across the globe, elevating them from nascent seed-stage ventures to successful, post-IPO organisations. Netan previously led EC1’s New York office and was instrumental in creating a hard-working professional environment, which led to back-to-back record years of sales and headcount growth. Alongside those responsibilities, Netan dedicated a substantial portion of his efforts to executive-level retained searches, embodying an unwavering commitment to continual growth and excellence. Today, he leads our global Executive Search practice, where he is the architect behind our dynamic go-to-market strategies and is responsible for driving our corporate development initiatives.
Your Leadership Search Starts Here
At EC1 Executive, we know that hiring your next CEO or C-suite leader is business-critical. That’s why we take a rigorous, structured approach to executive search—defining requirements, conducting comprehensive assessments, and involving key decision-makers from start to finish.
We’re deeply committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, and we work with companies that value a positive, inclusive culture where every team member can thrive.
With deep industry knowledge and a trusted global network, we deliver consistently high-quality leadership talent.
Champion DE&I and Focus on Sustainability
We believe great leadership includes a commitment to sustainability and inclusion. As companies are increasingly measured by their impact—not just profit—we find leaders who embed these values into business strategy.
We provide access to a diverse talent pool and support clients in building inclusive succession plans that reflect the future of work.