The global investment bank faced a critical challenge in building their risk management department in Poland - a completely new market segment requiring highly specialized quantitative analysts.
The client needed experienced professionals in a niche market with extremely limited talent pool. Only three banks in Krakow were working with such specialists at the time, creating intense competition for qualified candidates.
Communication barriers emerged as candidate loyalty to existing employers was exceptionally high, making it difficult to attract talent even for discussions about new opportunities.
The complexity of quantitative finance roles required recruiters with deep technical understanding - the ability to assess candidates beyond their CV and comprehend technical aspects of risk management positions.
Build a comprehensive risk management team by recruiting the maximum number of experienced quantitative analysts to establish the client as a leader in the Polish market.
Develop deep market expertise in quantitative finance recruitment, positioning ourselves as the go-to partner for specialized talent acquisition in this emerging sector.
Create a sustainable recruitment pipeline that could support the client's continuous growth from 2016 onwards, adapting to evolving technology demands from MATLAB to Python and machine learning.
Establish the client as an innovative employer in the quantitative finance space, improving their brand recognition and competitive advantage in the Krakow market.
Since 2010, we've been pioneering quantitative finance recruitment in Poland and CEE. Our deep understanding of the "Quants" market, combined with technical expertise and industry connections, enables us to identify and attract the most qualified risk management professionals.
We established ourselves as credible, knowledgeable recruiters in risk management by expanding our technical expertise and understanding what attracts top quantitative analysts.
We created targeted content about quantitative finance careers, developed resources, and leveraged industry connections including partnerships with key market players.
We do successful placements and maintain ongoing relationships, continuously expanding our candidate portfolio and adapting to evolving technology requirements in quantitative finance.
Our pioneering approach to quantitative finance recruitment has established us as the leading specialist in this niche market.
From the first successful placement in 2016 to continuous growth through 2024, we've built a sustainable pipeline of top-tier quantitative analysts while adapting to evolving market demands.
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ul. Puławska 182
02-670 Warszawa
tel. +48 22 264 36 00
email: info@veritahr.com
ul. Mogilska 43
31-545 Kraków
tel. +48 12 222 00 36
email: info@veritahr.com