Search + Advisory

Targeted search for Fintech & Technology.

We find the talent that moves fintechs, banks, financial institutions and technology companies, from C-level to the key leaders in every function. Direct headhunting, passive talent and senior attention from start to finish.

15 years of experience in fintech and financial servicesFintech · Banking · Financial Services · Technology
Why Fintechta

Targeted search, not just whoever is available.

First we understand what you really need. With that we design the candidate universe and the target market we have to go after, and we go straight to attract them. And we don’t start from scratch: we have an active network built over years in the industry, so we can move fast from day one.

+3,500professionals from the sector in our network

Targeted search

Strategy, candidate universe and target market before we search.

Network of +3,500 professionals in the sector

Years in the industry; we start with candidates already mapped.

Founder who comes from the industry

Our founder led HR in fintechs and banks: 5 M&A integrations and 2 banking-license projects.

Talent mapping included

Beyond candidates, you get a reading of the market.

Search + Advisory

You hire the talent and we help you design the org that sustains it.

Competitive fees and flexible payments

Schemes that fit where your company is. No cancellation fee.

Search + Advisory

Search + Advisory. One firm.

We’re a Search Firm for Fintech & Technology, but we don’t stop at the hire. Our founder, Robert Ruiz, has 15 years in the financial-services talent market: leading HR inside fintechs and banks, and as Executive Director of the consulting practice. So beyond finding the right person, we help you build the team and the org that will sustain them.

SearchFrom the CEO’s seat to the leaders who move your business.
01

Executive Search

C-level and senior leadership: CEO, CFO, CTO, CHRO, COO, CRO. Confidentiality and a short shortlist with context.

02

Leadership & Specialized Search

Function and area leaders who execute the strategy, including critical areas like Risk, Credit, Compliance, Product, Data and Technology. Real fit, not volume.

03

Talent Mapping

Who’s where, compensation ranges and availability so you can plan your growth.

AdvisoryFor when you need someone senior in talent, without hiring a full-time head.
04

Fractional Head of Talent / People

We work as part of your team and own talent end to end.

  • Hiring plan
  • Profiles and scorecards
  • Final interviews
  • Compensation structure
  • Onboarding
  • Org design

A few hours a week, without hiring a full-time head.

05

Strategic Advisor

A sounding board for you on talent and team decisions.

  • Talent decisions
  • Team structure
  • Compensation
  • Key profiles
  • Access to our fintech network

Monthly sessions and WhatsApp check-ins when you need them.

For founders

We get where you are.

We know not every company can pay what the big firms charge, and that in a growth stage every peso counts. That’s why our fees are competitive and, when it makes sense, we build payment schemes around the financial moment you’re in. The same level of service, built for founders.

Competitive feesFlexible payment schemesNo cancellation fee

You hire the talent and, on top of that, I help you design the org that sustains it.

One counterpart who knows your business, from the search to the day-to-day.
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Sectors

We speak the language of your industry.

Three clusters, one focus: fintech, financial services and technology.

Regulated
01

Fintech & Payments

Companies changing how we lend, pay and invest.

FintechPaymentsLendingWealthtechInsurtechRegtech
02

Banking & Financial Services

Regulated institutions that need talent who understands the business and the regulation.

BankingFinancial servicesCreditSOFOMesSOFIPOsLeasing companiesCredit unionsInsurers
Tech
03

Tech & SaaS

Platforms and software that scale product, team and revenue.

SaaSTechnologyHRTechPropTechEdTechHealthTechLegalTechE-commerce & Marketplaces
Track record

Recent searches.

A few roles we’ve worked on recently. No names — confidentiality is part of the service too.

CTO · Chief Technology Officer

Fintech

CFO · Chief Financial Officer

Financial institution

Country Manager

Fintech

Commercial Directors

Fintech and Banking

CIO · Chief Information Officer

Financial Services

Head of Growth

SaaS

CLO · Chief Legal Officer

Bank / Fintech

And more

Among other leadership roles.
Process

A clear process, from start to finish.

Focused and transparent. You always know where your search stands.

01

Understand

Why the role exists, who it reports to and what it must deliver.

02

Map

We map the market and the target companies.

03

Source

Our own network, direct headhunting and referrals.

04

Assess

In-depth interviews: experience, motivation and fit.

05

Shortlist

Selective shortlists, with context on why they fit.

06

Close

We support interviews, offer and onboarding.

Founder

Robert Ruiz — Founder

I’ve been on both sides: as a headhunter and as the one who hires.
15 yearsof experience in fintech and financial services
5M&A integrations as HR lead
2banking-license projects
“I spent many years on the HR side in fintechs and banks. I know what a bad hire costs, that’s why I stay involved in every search from start to finish.”
  • Former Executive Director Spanish Speaking Countries and Practice Leader Technology, Fintech & Financial Services at Hays; Board Member Mexico.
  • Global Head of People at Nowports: from 40 to 800 people across 6 countries, while the company went from a USD 37M valuation to USD 1.1B (unicorn).
  • Talent Director at Banco Covalto / Credijusto: Executive Search for C-suite and board.
  • HR Head of Payments, Networks (B2B) and Financial Services at Spin by Oxxo (FEMSA Digital).
  • M&A (HR lead): SOFOM at Nowports; Visor and Banco Finterra at Banco Covalto / Credijusto; NetPay and Conekta at Spin by Oxxo.
  • Banking-license projects: involved in 2 different projects.
  • Started in debt markets (BGC Partners); previously Michael Page Banking & Financial Services.

Bachelor’s in Finance and Banking, Escuela Bancaria y Comercial · Entrepreneurship, Wharton Online (University of Pennsylvania)

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