Specialist recruitment partners for technology and trading

We match leadership and specialist talent to trading and technology firms where the right hire shapes the future of the business.

1,215 Placements and counting
91 Open roles
231K Inner candidate network
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Making the right connections since 2018

Our mission is to connect our partners with the talent that shapes the future of their business.

We are a team of specialist recruiters with real depth across technology and trading. We take the time to understand what a business is building and what the best people want, so every introduction counts. No volume plays, no box ticking. Just considered, quality recruitment from people who know their markets inside out.

Put simply, we are a trusted advisor, not a CV supplier. That is the difference our clients and candidates come back for.

Where we work

Our consultants specialise across four core markets, each with the depth to move quickly and place well

Trading

Quant researchers, developers and traders across traditional and crypto desks. We have the relationships and the reach to find talent that performs under pressure.

Financial Technology

Trading systems, payment infrastructure and risk technology. The specialists keeping high stakes financial platforms running.

AI

Machine learning, LLMs, data and applied AI. The talent building and scaling the next generation of intelligent products.

Meet the team

The people behind every placement

Craig Trenier
Craig Trenier CEO & Founder
David McGuigan
David McGuigan Head of Trading
Chloe Fletcher
Chloe Fletcher Head of Quantitative Technology
Letitia McSherry
Letitia McSherry Marketing & Sales Lead
Tammy Rangila
Tammy Rangila Team Lead
Ed Langdon
Ed Langdon Principal Recruitment Consultant
Keanu Ebanks
Keanu Ebanks Recruitment Consultant
Jade Campbell
Jade Campbell Senior People Operations Manager
Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor Recruitment Consultant
Nick Roostan
Nick Roostan Recruitment Consultant
Archie White
Archie White Recruitment Consultant
Christian Campbell
Christian Campbell Recruitment Consultant
Lize Viljoen 
Lize Viljoen  Principal Recruitment Consultant
Caroline van Zyl
Caroline van Zyl Principal Recruitment Consultant
Robyn Links
Robyn Links Senior Recruitment Consultant
Zanel Viljoen
Zanel Viljoen Senior Recruitment Consultant
Izet Basson
Izet Basson Recruitment Consultant
Chloe Lacey
Chloe Lacey Senior Recruitment Consultant
Nicola Taylor
Nicola Taylor Recruitment Consultant
Harry Rock
Harry Rock Recruitment Consultant
Austin Muranda
Austin Muranda Recruitment Consultant
Alex Harmes
Alex Harmes Sales & Business Development
Cillian Heaney
Cillian Heaney Trading & Research
Roxy Van Dyk
Roxy Van Dyk Senior Recruitment Consultant
Alex Agar
Alex Agar Director – Finance
Rory McGowan
Rory McGowan Strategic Advisor
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Albert Bow team member with the office dog
One of the Albert Bow office dogs

Bobby

Chief Mood Booster

I began my career with Albert Bow basically from the day I was born. I embody Albert Bow’s philosophy of valuing long lasting relationships and trying to put a smile on everyone’s face. I am the best known member of Albert Bow and often get kidnapped to brighten other members of our WeWork buildings day!

Mood uplift rate 100%
Avg. cuddle response time 0.3 sec
Kidnapping attempts YTD 114
CVs reviewed 485

Our values

Four principles shape every search, every conversation and every placement.

1.

Steadfast

We go the extra mile, and we never force a placement that is not right for everyone involved. Long-term relationships are built on consistency, honesty and trust.

2.

Benevolent

People come first. We take the time to understand what clients and candidates really want, so the matches we make are meaningful and last.

3.

Humble

However much we grow, we stay grounded, approachable and open to learning. The strongest relationships are built on listening and collaboration.

4.

Respect

We treat everyone in the process with professionalism and transparency, from clients and candidates to colleagues and partners, and we value the trust people place in us.

Our journey so far

  1. 2018

    Albert Bow Founded

    Built to make recruitment relationship-led, not transactional

  2. 2019-2021

    Deep Fintech & Start-Up Focus

    Scaling AI, FinTech & Crypto businesses

  3. 2022

    Expansion into Trading & Tier 1 Banks

    Launched specialist hedge fund & investment banking team

  4. 2023-2024

    Strengthened Executive Search

    From engineering hires to full tech team builds and C-suite mandates

  5. 2025

    Expanded AI Function

    Dedicated AI specialists supporting next-gen tech teams

  6. 2026

    Expansion into the US

    Expanding our presence across the US to better support clients and strengthen our international reach.

  7. 2027

    Expansion into the UAE

    Building our presence in the Middle East, bringing our specialist expertise closer to clients across the UAE and wider region.

Get in touch with us

Send us a brief and a member of our team will come back to you within 24 hours. Depending on your sector, you'll speak directly with the consultant who'll run the search.

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