Contract/Interim or Perm? What's right for you?

In today’s job market there are often vacancies coming at you from all angles. Whether it be a recruiter on LinkedIn reaching out to you for a new role or an automated jobs email you get...

Advice for traditional FX professionals wanting to move into an FX related tech firm

There is one fundamental issue I’ve noticed for people moving over from a traditional FX house to an FX related technology firm, and that is sales approach....

The truth behind counter offers

It takes a lot of guts to quit your job. Doing so means you’re shifting gears and moving into new uncharted territory. Since it’s such an arduous task it’s no surprise that sticking with the status quo can be really tempting, particularly when your boss finally shows you your worth – by offering you a counter offer.

Measuring Success

My name is Richard Lesser and I am a Liverpool fan. There I’ve said it. For those still reading the blog please bear with me, this is my first time.

EC1 Partners acquires specialist financial services interim management firm - Robert Cavendish

EC1 Partners and Robert Cavendish today announce they have entered into an agreement under which EC1 Partners will acquire Robert Cavendish.

The Five Truths about Inclusion in the Workplace

As a strong, ambitious and successful woman in Financial Services, I spent much of my career rising through the ranks within the traditional “boys club” of financial recruiting, surrounded mainly....

Why Marketing is the new must have for FinTech success

Marketing has a long history of misconception. But, the misconception is dying. Marketing is finally evolving from a nice to have to a must have function....

2018 the year that went so quickly!

It seems only just a few days ago I arrived back in the UK after spending 2 years working abroad for EC1 Partners – one of the many great benefits of working for a company with ambitions of growing a truly international business. In reality I have now been living in London for just over a year and I find myself asking...

3 common truths about moving up the corporate ladder

We all begin our careers wanting to move up the ladder and reach the top. We also have specific ideas about what the journey and the destination will be like. The truth, most of the time both end up being a lot different to our expectations.

How to know whether you are joining the right company and role for you

When you’re looking for a job, it’s often easy to get caught up in what a potential employer thinks of you. Are you smart enough? Do you have the right experience? Will you make a meaningful contribution to the team?

3 questions to ask a recruitment firm before engaging

At some point in the growth of a company, the time comes when you need to approach a recruitment firm to acquire the best talent. Doing so for the first time can be challenging. In this article we set out 3 questions you need to ask a firm before...

How to create a FinTech business with innovation at its core

FinTech businesses are all about innovation. FinTech itself is an innovation on existing financial services. For your business to break through to the next level of success and remain a key...

Are you happy in your job? How to know when it’s time to leave

For some of us it's very clear when it's time for a change. But, a lot of people only realise they're unhappy when someone else points it out to them. To avoid being stuck in a job you no longer love, look out for these signs.

How to keep your rising stars

Practically every company these days has some form of process designed to nurture its rising stars.

3 Factors Leaders Need To Consider When Growing Their Teams

Building your team quickly, efficiently, and with the best talent, is the most important and often one of the most difficult tasks facing a team leader or a business.

What to do if you've outgrown your role?

What once excited and challenged you when you started your role could now be tedious and unfulfilling. The fact you've got this separation is a sign...

EC1’s huge 2016 and market intel on FinTech 2017

2016 has been a huge year for FinTech and, as a result, for us here at EC1 Partners as our clients have looked to build out their teams...

3 major trends that will shape the future of FinTech

For the last decade or so, FinTech companies have grown, disrupted, and moved at an exponential growth rate. This has forced traditional incumbent firms to adjust, rethink their....

How to use social media to differentiate yourself from your competition

Competition in today’s job market is fierce and it’s getting tougher for candidates to differentiate themselves and stand out...

Introducing Holly Rudge

EC1 Partners opened its doors in Singapore 10 months ago in order to further expand our reach across Asia Pacific. As a trusted partner to our global clients across the FinTech...

Simon's thoughts on the FinTech, recruitment, and growth

We sat down with Simon Eglise and got his insight into the growth of FinTech, what clients look for in candidates, and where he identifies further...

Managing Director Simon Eglise is moving to our Singapore office

As part of our global expansion into the Asia Pacific region, Managing Director Simon Eglise is moving to our Singapore office...

The FinTech revolution is here!

FinTech is one of the hottest topics in finance and business today. Everyone from fund managers, to bankers, to entrepreneurs are talking about FinTech and its impact on the traditional financial services industry...

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Contract/Interim or Perm? What's right for you?

Advice for traditional FX professionals wanting to move into an FX related tech firm

The truth behind counter offers

Measuring Success

EC1 Partners acquires specialist financial services interim management firm - Robert Cavendish

The Five Truths about Inclusion in the Workplace

Why Marketing is the new must have for FinTech success

2018 the year that went so quickly!

3 common truths about moving up the corporate ladder

How to know whether you are joining the right company and role for you

3 questions to ask a recruitment firm before engaging

How to create a FinTech business with innovation at its core

Are you happy in your job? How to know when it’s time to leave

How to keep your rising stars

3 Factors Leaders Need To Consider When Growing Their Teams

What to do if you've outgrown your role?

EC1’s huge 2016 and market intel on FinTech 2017

3 major trends that will shape the future of FinTech

How to use social media to differentiate yourself from your competition

Introducing Holly Rudge

Simon's thoughts on the FinTech, recruitment, and growth

Managing Director Simon Eglise is moving to our Singapore office

The FinTech revolution is here!

Welcome to the team Glen!

Welcome to the team Glen!

We have launched a Contract division in our New York office

We have launched a Contract division in our New York office

We have launched a Contract division in our New York office

Welcome to the team Glen!

We have launched a Contract division in our New York office