General Director's Advisor on the methodology of metro design
2016
In the case of the subway project, we were able to engage the services of an expatriate methodological expert with both engineering methodology expertise and hands-on experience in optimizing design and construction budgets.
The following cities were identified as priority locations: Seoul, Guangzhou, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Montreal.
The full list of cities included Dubai (UAE), Seoul, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, London, New York, Kuala Lumpur, M
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Market research
Russia
VC
Engineering
Senior
Mapping donors from the robotics segment
2017
The company entered the international arena in search of specialists for a developing startup. It was crucial to assess the potential of different territories in terms of talent resources. It was essential to build the most robust core team possible, comprising robotics, food tech, and management experts.
Result for the company: highlighted the best "donors" ("shortcut") and shortened the time to hire rare specialists (worldwide search).
C-level
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
Engineering
C-level
CTO
2018
In order to create a distinctive robot chef, it was essential to recruit a CTO with expertise in robotics to the team.
Restricted budget (start-up).
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
Russia
VC
Engineering
C-level
Head of Computer Vision
2018
We were looking for the first person in Computer Vision for the business. This role was directly under the CEO, so the top level of expertise and openness to relocate to the country of the HQ were a must.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
HR
Search + market analytics
Russia
VC
HR
Senior
HR BP
2018
Searching for the first HR BP for a multidisciplinary holding company. The HR worked closely with the stakeholders on the development of several key projects, including robotics, automotive manufacturing, and a Fintech fund.
They also provided organizational and developmental support for several blockchain projects and companies, as well as crypto exchanges.
The ability to perform multiple tasks was essential. This included the capacity to identify and prioritize key objectives, establish HR pr
Candidate has started work who has helped the business to decide on locations to launch offices, build a key team.
Operating system
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
TOP management
C-level
Head of Operations
2018
The tasks include the entire operational block of a startup in Spain: legal entity, office and financial reporting for the legal entity.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Russia
MedTech/BioTech
Sales/Procurement
C-level
Commercial Director
2018
The company was launching a unique biotech device for sale on the European market. It was important to determine which location would be the most promising to hire in terms of adapting the technology to the EU. We required an expert with a good understanding of state medicine, certification and the sale of devices.
The company decided not to hire until the device was certified. Familiarized itself with the pool of potentially interesting candidates. Gathered information about the market
Operating system
Recruiting
Russia
MedTech/BioTech
Operating system
Middle
Quality Management Officer
2018
A startup in the MedTech field, a device was ready, it was essential to get certification in Germany.
In a short period of time - within a month a professional in the field of certification of medical devices in Germany with fluent Russian language skills was found.
IT
Search
Russia
MedTech/BioTech
Engineering
C-level
Head of Engineering
2018
Geography: In Berlin there are a few companies that specialize in device manufacturing - most of them are concentrated in Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart; candidates are not willing to move to Berlin.
A pool of candidates for negotiations was presented. The company decided to keep its engineering center in Russia
IT
Search + market analytics
Russia
MedTech/BioTech
IT
Senior
Project Manager
2018
In Berlin - few companies specializing in device making - most are concentrated in Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart; candidates are not ready to move.
A pool of candidates for negotiations was presented.
The company decided to keep its engineering center in Russia
IT
Search
Russia
MedTech/BioTech
Product
Senior
Product Manager
2018
Candidates are slow to respond on LinkedIn. Those, who respond to job postings do not meet the client's requirements. These include candidates from other countries and those with minimal experience in a PM role.
A pool of candidates for negotiations was presented.
The company decided to keep its engineering center in Russia
IT
Search + market analytics
Russia
Retail
IT
Senior
IT BP
2019
Assist in the search for an IT BP with experience in launching retail stores and e-com in the European market.
A pool of candidates for negotiation has been submitted.
The project is on hold.
HR
Search + market analytics
Russia
Robotics
HR
Senior
HR BP
2019
Searching for the first HR professional in a robotics startup in Europe who is fluent in Russian. It was crucial to identify a candidate with a background in assembling teams in Europe for technology-focused projects, who was willing to start from scratch.
A unique candidate came out: with experience in a relevant segment - at the intersection of food tech/IT, with a good understanding of the international market and managerial experience in developing teams in startups.
Sales
Search + market analytics
Italy
FMCG
Sales/Procurement
Senior
Sales Manager
2019
Replacement of a candidate who has been enticed away by competitors.
Location specifics: a poorly structured FMCG sales market, with a notable degree of clannishness. This presents a challenge when it comes to poaching talent from one business, as well as a block on hiring from our client's partner companies.
Additionally, the language skills of the local workforce are not as advanced as desired, particularly in terms of Russian and English proficiency.
The position has been closed within 3 months by a candidate who has been in the business for over 2 years.
IT
Search
Russia
Automotive
Product
Senior
Product Manager (web-platform)
2019
Startup. Search locations were constantly changing depending on the market situation: London/Berlin/Russia (Spb/Msk). Poorly structured product management market.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
Russia
Automotive
Product
Senior
Product Manager (carsharing)
2019
Startup. Search locations were constantly changing depending on the market situation: London/Berlin/Russia (Spb/Msk). Poorly structured product management market.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Design
Search
Russia
Automotive
Design
Senior
UX Designer
2019
The startup, change of location - was London first and willingness to relocate, then Saint-Petersburg and London were left; no stitching together with the client on portfolio evaluation criteria.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Marketing
Search
Russia
Automotive
Marketing
Middle
Content Manager
2019
Startup. Narrow segment - automotive industry content at the forefront of technology. Search Geography: UK/EU/USA
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
Product
C-level
CPO
2020
The first hiring of a person to lead the product, which was previously handled by the CEO. Poorly structured challenge: Food Tech/Robotics/D2C. Request for a mix of experience and flexibility.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Finance
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
Finance
Senior
Financial Controller
2020
Search of an expert in finance - in RAS/IFRS, understanding how to develop a finance and operations unit in a startup in Europe.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
Engineering
Senior
Computer Vision Engineer
2020
Search for a unique expertise in computer vision to join the team at the early stage of the company's development.
It was essential to have a combination of R&D and application development experience, ideally with a track record of launching products into production and sales.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Design
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
Design
Senior
Industrial designer
2020
Searching for an industrial designer specializing in home appliances, electronics, and robotics. It was essential to match the candidate's design style with the company's aesthetic preferences. They expected that the ideal candidate would have industry awards and a willingness to relocate to Spain.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
Spain
Robotics
Engineering
Senior
Software engineer
2020
Recruiting an experienced robotics software developer for a no-name (yet) startup in Spain.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
IT
Senior
Project Manager
2020
Searching for the first project manager in a startup in Tallinn. Narrow market (1.3 million population), high competition (highest density of startups in Europe).
Soft skills and potential to grow together with the business were important.
Candidate has started in less than 1 month from the job opening.
Marketing
Recruiting
Estonia
Fintech
Marketing
Senior
Head of Content
2021
We had a good understanding of the client, decided to show an expert who was a perfect fit for them. 1 out of 1 for a vacancy that had just opened.
Candidate has started within less than 1 week of the job opening.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
Marketing
C-level
CMO
2021
For an international company that was moving from a startup to a scale-up, it was important to find the first hired CMO. Before the search began, the founder of the business was in charge of marketing. Experience in building and implementing a strategy for a SaaS product with all the ensuing requirements, such as understanding the business model, customer analytics, and hands-on, was important. The requirement for experience in trading and/or the crypto industry narrowed the sample by 90%.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
Product
Senior
Product Manager
2021
Searching for a Russian-speaking product manager in Tallinn with experience in launching and developing products in the fintech industry. Ideally with personal experience in trading.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
IT
Senior
Lead Cloud Engineer
2021
Searching for a lead Cloud Engineer for a startup in Spain.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
IT
Middle
Python Developer
2021
Searching for a Python Developer for a startup in Spain.
Candidate's start.
IT
Search + market analytics
Spain
Robotics
IT
Middle
Mobile Engineer - Flutter
2021
Searching for Mobile Engineer - Flutter for a startup in Spain.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Cyprus
Fintech
HR
C-level
Global HRD/CHRO
2021
For an international company with 6+ years of history undergoing a period of transformation (relocation + change of internal processes), it was important to attract the first HR Director to develop in the global market. Expertise in the international market and knowledge of the Russian language was crucial, as 60% of the team had poor knowledge of English.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
HR
Search + market analytics
Cyprus
Fintech
HR
Senior
Head of Talent Acquisition
2021
Searching for an experienced Russian-speaking head of recruitment for an international IT company. Experience in working with complex stakeholders, data-driven approach evaluating the effectiveness of recruiters in a team and experience in working with large teams of recruiters (from 50 people) was important.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
UK
Fintech
IT
Middle
React Native Engineer (Remote)
2021
Classic search for a developer with fluent English in a distributed international fintech startup company.
Limited budgets, request for candidates from the Russian market, but from the best companies.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
UK
Fintech
IT
Middle
Backend Engineer Node JS - Remote
2021
Classic search for a developer with fluent English in a distributed international fintech startup company.
Limited budgets, request for candidates from the Russian market, but from the best companies.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Recruiting
Russia
IT
Engineering
Middle
Support engineer
2021
Recruiting of the 1st and 2nd line support specialists for Oracle solutions for an international team in a new Thailand project. Willingness to work in Thai time zone, to travel to Thailand, proven level of English (FCE) was important.
Candidate's start.
Engineering
Search + market analytics
Germany
Automotive
Engineering
Senior
Electrical/Electronic (EE) Architect
2021
For a technology start-up in Germany, our team was seeking to engage the services of an electrical architecture specialist. The candidate needed to possess experience with a range of automotive communication systems, an ability to analyse automotive network data flows and data bus bandwidth requirements, and knowledge of on-board and off-board diagnostics, including all methods related to controlled diagnostics. Proven experience in automotive E/E low voltage architecture development, vehicle pr
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Engineering
Search + market analytics
Germany
Automotive
Engineering
C-level
Head of Hydrogen
2021
A private high-tech company headquartered in Germany was launching the development of a new generation of electric commercial vehicles using hydrogen as an alternative energy source. We helped to find the head of the main line of business - with a perfect understanding of the nature of electrolysis, with experience in hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system design and calibrations of electric power systems. Experience with hydrogen propulsion systems in other areas, knowledge of OEMs, service provi
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Engineering
Search + market analytics
Germany
Automotive
Engineering
Senior
Garage Mechanic
2021
To get the garage (the production site of a startup developing a new generation of hydrogen commercial vehicles) up and running, a local expert was needed from Germany, a very small region with high competition for similar expertise.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
TOP management
C-level
CEO
2021
Searching for an experienced executive in Tallinn for a fintech startup.
Candidate exit within 1 month of accepting the application for the job.
Marketing
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
Marketing
Middle
Marketing Manager
2021
Searching for a hands-on marketing manager capable of developing and implementing a promotion strategy for a fintech startup. Proficiency in English, various marketing tools, experience in budget management were important. Office, Tallinn.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Sales
Search + market analytics
Russia
Fintech
Sales/Procurement
Middle
BizDev
2021
Searching for the first hired abroad business development manager for an international fintech startup in Tallinn. Knowledge of English and Russian, experience with the fintech segment were important.
Candidate's exit to the team.
IT
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
IT
Senior
IT security manager
2021
Searching for an IT security expert for an international fintech startup. It was important to speak Russian, have European citizenship, relevant experience - in banking/fintech.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Finance
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
Finance
C-level
Chief Accountant
2022
Chief accountant with experience with crypto legalisation, knowledge of Estonian and Russian languages, search in Estonia, work in Tallinn office.
Candidate's start.
Marketing
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
Marketing
C-level
Head of Affiliate
2022
Our team was searching for an expert in digital marketing with a comprehensive understanding of the field, including the ability to quantify conversions, utilize digital analytics tools and develop strategic plans based on that knowledge.
It was essential to have a candidate with both a personal impact on sales and extensive management experience. The ideal candidate would possess expertise in the cryptocurrency and/or foreign exchange trading industry, with experience in Software as a Service
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
HR
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
HR
Senior
HR Manager
2022
Searching an experienced HR Manager with fluent English and Russian to join an international fintech company.
Candidate's start.
Finance
Search + market analytics
Spain
Fintech
Finance
Senior
Senior Dealing
2022
Searching for an experienced English-speaking dealing expert. Work from the office in Spain.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Finance
Search + market analytics
Spain
Fintech
Finance
C-level
Dealing Team Lead
2022
Searching for an experienced English-speaking team leader with expertise in dealing. Work from the office in Spain. Russian language skills were also desired.
Candidate's start.
HR
Search + market analytics
Spain
Fintech
HR
Senior
HR BP Barcelona
2022
Searching for Spanish-English speaking HR BP for a large fintech business in Barcelona.
Candidates with personal experience in relocation to the EU from third countries were prioritized.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Market research
U.S.
VC
Product
C-level
Product Director/Manager
2022
Searching for experts in developing and launching B2C applications, focus on Poland.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Market research
U.S.
VC
IT
Senior
Senior AI / ML/ neuron network design engineers
2022
Search for experts from FAANG.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Market research
U.S.
VC
Product
C-level
Product Director/Manager
2022
Searching for experts in developing and launching B2B applications, focus on Poland.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Recruiting
U.S.
Fintech
IT
Middle
QA Engineer
2022
Searching for a QA Engineer for an international fintech startup. Fluency in English and Russian was important. Legal residence outside Russia.
Candidate's start.
IT
Recruiting
U.S.
Fintech
IT
Senior
Senior Backend Developer (TypeScript, NodeJS)
2022
Searching for a Senior Backend Developer (TypeScript, NodeJS) for an international fintech startup. Fluency in English and Russian was important. Legal residence outside Russia.
Candidate's start.
IT
Search + market analytics
Germany
AI/ML/Data Science
Product
Senior
Product/Project Manager
2022
Searching for a product manager with experience in managing projects in distributed locations. Experience in AI/ML was important, ideally experience in top-class sports.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
TOP management
C-level
COO
2022
Searching for an experienced Chief Operating Officer in a fintech startup in Tallinn. Fluency in Estonian, Russian and English, experience in managing a fast growing business was important.
Candidate's start.
Sales
Search + market analytics
Russia
FMCG
Sales/Procurement
Senior
Export expert
2022
Evaluation of the market capacity of candidates with expertise in timber exports to India/China/MENA. Director or startup-leader level.
A pool of candidates for negotiations was presented. The active candidate market was evaluated and recommendations were given based on the analysis.
IT
Search + market analytics
U.S.
IT
IT
Senior
Project Manager
2022
Search for a project manager for an American company to join a distributed team.
It was important for the candidate to be fluent in both Russian and English, and shared the approach and values of business (Teal level).
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search + market analytics
U.S.
IT
IT
C-level
Head of Delivery
2022
Search for a delivery manager for a distributed team an American company. The candidate needed to be fluent in both Russian and English, have experience of managing large teal teams, and have experience of working with Tier-1 clients.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
IT
C-level
Head of Mobile/CTO
2023
Seeking an experienced Russian-speaking mobile development manager in the EU market. The career track needed to start with development, ideally, it should be related to trading or crypto.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
Spain
Robotics
Engineering
Senior
Electronics HW Design Engineer
2023
Search for an expert with mixed expertise - both in hardware and low-level software development.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
Cyprus
Fintech
IT
Senior
Protocol Developer
2023
Searching for unique expertise for blockchain scale-up. It was important for the candidate to have experience in designing and implementing distributed and decentralized (blockchain/DAG) systems; experience in implementing P2P protocols, ensuring security in architecture design.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search
Cyprus
Fintech
IT
Senior
DevOps Engineer
2023
Seeking a Russian-speaking expert to create architecture and documentation that will ensure the continued reliability, scalability, security, and performance of 24/7 servers. It was important that the candidate legally reside outside of Russia.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Thailand
Development
HR
C-level
HRD
2023
Launching a new business in the region from a standing start in a short period of time. It was essential to establish all HR processes from the outset. The company grew rapidly, and we introduced all HR processes manually. We had to establish a systematic approach to compensation and benefits, employee performance evaluation and put together an HR department. It was crucial to identify a Russian-speaking specialist from the relevant field who was willing to relocate to Thailand.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Procurement
Market research
Russia
E-COM
Sales/Procurement
C-level
Market research
2023
The business is launching a new business line related to procurement in China. It is important to understand the market capacity of potentially interesting candidates with FEA/Procurement expertise, their motivation, locations, level of expertise that can be counted on.
Within 3 weeks, the information about the capacity of the labor market of Russian-speaking experts on foreign economic activity in China, specifics of their career tracks, financial demands and motivation in general is provided.
Procurement
Search + market analytics
Russia
E-COM
Sales/Procurement
Middle
Bayer
2023
To provide a business launching a new direction related to procurement in China with experienced senior people on site (in Shanghai) quickly.
Within less than 1 month, 2 buyers joined the company.
C-level
Search + market analytics
Russia
E-COM
TOP management
C-level
Director of Representative Office in China
2023
Find an experienced Russian-Chinese speaking manager who would meet the company's high standards in Russia, share the values, but at the same time understand and be able to adapt the approach to the cultural code of China.
Within 3 months, the best candidate for the position was found. He has started, continues to work.
Product
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
Product
Senior
Product Manager
2023
The fintech business was scaling up during the period of changes in Estonian legislation. It was important to find an expert in launching and developing a FinTech product in the highly competitive Baltic market: there are many FinTech projects with similar offerings. There was a limited number of candidates capable of leading a product in a loosely structured business and quickly adapting it to changes in legislation.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
Finance
Search + market analytics
Estonia
Fintech
Operating system
Senior
AML & Compliance Officer
2023
Narrow niche - AML, market - Estonia; it is important that the candidate has Estonian citizenship, speaks English/Russian and Estonian, relevant experience in AML.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Market research
Cyprus
Robotics
Engineering
Senior
Lead Mechanical Engineer
2023
The business has opened an office in Cyprus, relocated the team, and is planning for growth. It is important to remain competitive both in terms of salaries and other conditions. The main competitors are concentrated in Europe - these are countries where there is a quality engineering school.
The company regularly monitors the market, but an independent assessment is needed.
The company received information on the labor market for an important position: income level of specialists, market capacity in the locations of interest, additional information on benefits.
IT
Market research
Cyprus
Robotics
Engineering
Senior
Lead Electrical Engineer
2023
The business has opened an office in Cyprus, relocated the team, and is planning for growth. It is important to remain competitive both in terms of salaries and other conditions. The main competitors are concentrated in Europe - these are countries where there is a quality engineering school.
The company regularly monitors the market, but an independent assessment is needed.
The company received information on the labor market for an important position: income level of specialists, market capacity in the locations of interest, additional information on benefits.
IT
Market research
Cyprus
Robotics
Engineering
Senior
Lead Embedded SW Engineer
2023
The business has opened an office in Cyprus, relocated the team, and is planning for growth. It is important to remain competitive both in terms of salaries and other conditions. The main competitors are concentrated in Europe - these are countries where there is a quality engineering school.
The company regularly monitors the market, but an independent assessment is needed.
The company received information on the labor market for an important position: income level of specialists, market capacity in the locations of interest, additional information on benefits.
IT
Market research
Cyprus
Robotics
Engineering
Senior
Lead Embedded ML Engineer
2023
The business has opened an office in Cyprus, relocated the team, and is planning for growth. It is important to remain competitive both in terms of salaries and other conditions. The main competitors are concentrated in Europe - these are countries where there is a quality engineering school.
The company regularly monitors the market, but an independent assessment is needed.
The company received information on the labor market for an important position: income level of specialists, market capacity in the locations of interest, additional information on benefits.
Procurement
Search + market analytics
Russia
E-COM
Sales/Procurement
C-level
Head of Procurement Department
2024
A team of buyers in China has been formed. We need a competent manager with knowledge of Chinese, who will ensure the development of the team and sales volumes in the new channel/procurement and build a system.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
C-level
Search
Thailand
Development
Finance
C-level
Chief Financial Officer
2024
Seeking a CFO with experience in financial service management in real estate development companies, fluent English and Russian, ready to relocate to Thailand.
A pool of candidates has been presented for negotiations.
IT
Search + market analytics
Thailand
Development
IT
C-level
CTO/CIO
2024
Building a contact database of Russian-speaking CTOs, CIOs, Senior Project, and Senior Product Managers worldwide, except for Western Europe and USA for potential hiring. Conducting research on candidates' motivation to change jobs and willingness to relocate to Thailand.
Presented pool of candidates for negotiation + clarification on job search status and willingness to relocate.