EC1 Partners is a global FinTech search and recruitment firm with offices in London, New York, and Singapore. Recognised as a go-to agency for FinTech hiring across Product, Sales, Marketing, and Technology, we partner with some of the most disruptive and high-growth companies in the industry, from scaling PE-backed start-ups to global leaders transforming the financial landscape.
The Opportunity
We are hiring the founding member of our Sourcing and Research team in the US. This is a high-ownership role with real impact, offering the opportunity to help build how sourcing is delivered at EC1 across North America while working directly with senior consultants on live mandates.
The growth path is intentionally flexible and shaped around your strengths and ambitions:
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Consultant track: Develop into a Senior Recruitment Consultant over time
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Sourcing leadership track: Lead and scale our sourcing function as the business grows
Markets We Cover
You will support searches across key FinTech sectors, including:
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Payments
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Digital Assets & Crypto
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RegTech
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AI & Machine Learning
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Capital Markets & Banking
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Market Data, Research & Analytics
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Trading Technologies & Infrastructure
Role Overview
The Sourcing & Research Consultant will own front-end search strategy and execution across North America. You will build market intelligence, support client intake sessions, execute best-in-class sourcing strategies, engage and qualify candidates, and deliver shortlist-ready output that directly drives interviews and hires.
This is not a list-building role. It is a strategic sourcing position offering ownership, accountability, visibility, and clear progression.
Key Responsibilities
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Own front-end search strategy by building market maps, defining target universes, and delivering talent intelligence that shapes each mandate
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Execute advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, X-ray, and AI-assisted search techniques
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Lead candidate engagement end-to-end, including outreach messaging, follow-up cadence, and qualification calls
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Produce high-quality candidate write-ups and curated shortlists for consultants and clients
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Maintain strong operating discipline through CRM management, live pipelines, and weekly reporting
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Develop repeatable search assets including Candidate Briefs, outreach libraries, interview packs, and qualification frameworks
What We Are Looking For
Essential
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Experience in sourcing, recruitment research, talent acquisition, or a high-output research role
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging clients and candidates
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Advanced LinkedIn Recruiter capability (Boolean required; X-ray and AI sourcing advantageous)
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High attention to detail with strong CRM and pipeline discipline
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Commercial judgement and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
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Comfort using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or Claude) to improve efficiency and output quality
Desirable
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Exposure to FinTech, financial services, enterprise software, market data, or capital markets
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Experience supporting multi-functional searches (Sales, Technology, Product, Marketing, Operations)
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Experience producing market maps, candidate briefs, or competitor intelligence
What Success Looks Like
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Consistent weekly pipeline creation with qualified candidates progressing through stages
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Delivery of shortlist-ready profiles with clear, structured write-ups
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High response rates driven by targeted outreach and personalised messaging
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Actionable market feedback improving search direction and client alignment
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Creation of scalable processes and assets that strengthen the sourcing function
Why EC1
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Founding role with genuine ownership and visibility
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Commission and bonus opportunities alongside salary and benefits
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Exposure to a high-growth FinTech market across multiple sectors and functions
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Direct collaboration with senior consultants and meaningful influence on delivery strategy
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Clear long-term growth pathway into consulting or sourcing leadership