Case Study: Emerald Zebra Supported the Expansion of a Global Digital Assets Firm in Cyprus

Industry: Fintech / Digital Assets
Client Type: Boutique digital assets firm with international presence
Project Duration: Late January – Early March 2025
Number of Roles Filled: 7
Time to Hire: Under 6 weeks

EZ Team: Margarita Savva

The Challenge

A global digital assets firm was entering the Cyprus market and needed to establish a local team quickly. The company sought a recruitment partner with market knowledge, regulatory understanding, and the capacity to deliver multiple hires across different functions in a short time frame.

Our Role

We partnered closely with the client to manage and execute their hiring needs end-to-end. The goal was to secure experienced professionals in compliance, operations, administration, and talent development, ensuring the local office was operational within the planned timeline.

Roles Successfully Placed
  • Asset Manager
  • 2 Back Office Assistants
  • HR and Administration Officer
  • Sales Support Officer
  • Senior Compliance Officer and MLRO
  • Training and Talent Manager
Our Approach
  • Sourced, screened and shortlisted qualified candidates from relevant industries
  • Provided insight into salary benchmarks, availability, and candidate expectations in Cyprus
  • Streamlined the recruitment process for each role while maintaining quality
  • Worked collaboratively with internal stakeholders to align on requirements and timelines
The Result

All roles were filled in just over a month, enabling the client to:

  • Launch their Cyprus operations as scheduled
  • Meet regulatory compliance requirements with senior-level hires
  • Establish a balanced local team with both operational and strategic functions in place
How We Can Help

Whether you’re expanding into Cyprus or scaling a team in the financial or digital assets space, we offer tailored, efficient recruitment services that deliver results. Our approach combines local expertise with a deep understanding of the fintech and digital finance talent market.

Margarita Savva

Recruitment Consultant

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