Recruiting in the Crypto and Finance Industries
| Agius & Partners
In the past few years, the digital assets industry has witnessed an unparalleled rise, so much so that cryptocurrencies are now valued at a surprising $2.02 Trillion.
However, most crypto hedge funds, financial institutes, and DEFI protocols looking to expand are facing a tough time recruiting top talents – people well-versed with the ins and outs of the finance industry.
If you’re in the same situation, here are some recruitment tips from the industry leaders that can help you attract and retain top talents.
Recruitment Tips for the Crypto & Finance Sector
Even finding top talent is difficult, let alone recruiting one. Hence, if you have a vacant position that needs quick filling, here are some great tips to help you recruit the right person for your organization.
Test them on the Subject
People get hired in the finance industry, especially for the crypto domain, for one of two reasons:
- Either they have demonstrated knowledge of crypto,
- Or have a strong grip on the skill sets for the specific job roles.
Hence, as a recruiter, you must check to see if they are well-versed with the latest trends and knowledge about crypto and blockchain. Furthermore, it’s essential to ensure that such individuals have a grip on programming languages such as Solidity, Java, and Node.js.
Not to forget, it’s equally important that potential candidates must be willing to adapt swiftly since the finance market is ever-changing and can blossom with innovations at any time.
Hire Fresh Talents
A great way is to partner up with universities and conduct financial research programs and training sessions on hiring employees right away from the institute.
You can even retain them by offering competitive perks such as high compensation, free tokens, or stock options.
Act Fast
If you find a lucrative candidate, don’t just wait there. Hire them immediately because your competitors will likely recruit such individuals. Remember that these candidates have high demand in the market, and one exhibiting a competitive skill set is an asset you don’t want to miss.
Workforce Planning
Since the blockchain and finance industry is in a growth phase, firms don’t often know their workforce type. As your financial business will progress, new uncertain jobs may open up, including marketing, management, customer service, legal advisory, and community manager.
Hence, as a recruiter, you must create a workforce plan to have an enthusiastic team in place for smooth business operations.
Why Is There a Gap in Skilled Employers in the Finance and Crypto Industry?
Crypto, blockchain, NFTs, and smart contracts – all of these terms sound fancy, but these digital innovations have technical aspects that skilled workers can only understand. Here are some essential staffing requirements in the financial industry:
- Relationship Managers
- Marketing Managers, Lawyers
- IT operations specialist
- Finance – Relationship Managers, Compliance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysts
So you see, this industry requires specialized workers who are well-versed with the technology and have the skills to manage it. For example, software engineers and compliance specialists are the backbone of the crypto industry, who know the languages of crypto and hence, can control it.
Unfortunately, such individuals are short in the market, and companies hire them instantly once they open their positions. Hence, you must have a specialized recruitment process in place to hire the right person for your business.
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