A Recruitment Agency in Cyprus, Built On Specialism.
We place developers, engineers, compliance, risk, finance and accounting professionals, among others. Hire your next employee with Emerald Zebra, specialists across FinTech, Tech, Financial Services and iGaming.
One of the recruitment agencies Cyprus businesses trust when a role draws hundreds of applicants and you need the few who truly fit.
Hire With Us Browse JobsSpecialist Recruitment, Not Generalist Volume.
Emerald Zebra is a specialist recruitment agency in Cyprus. Unlike generalist recruitment companies, we recruit only within FinTech, Tech, Financial Services and iGaming, which means we understand the roles, the regulators and the people who fill them.
From a compliance officer, risk manager or finance professional to a software engineer, DevOps specialist or product lead, we find talent through our network and proactive research, reaching the people who fit rather than waiting on whoever applies. Every permanent placement is backed by a contractual replacement guarantee.
Whether you are hiring one critical specialist or scaling a whole function, you work directly with consultants who know your market and stay close to your search from brief to offer.The Specialists We Place.
Technology & Engineering.
Software engineers, developers, DevOps, cloud, data, QA and cybersecurity specialists across FinTech, Tech, Finance and iGaming.
Compliance, Risk & Legal.
Compliance officers, MLROs, AML, risk managers and regulatory specialists for CySEC, FCA, DFSA, MiCA and VARA-regulated businesses.
Finance & Accounting.
Finance managers, controllers, FP&A, treasury, payments and accounting professionals across regulated firms.
Product & Operations.
Product managers, project managers, operations, back office and payments support, Human Resource for Forex Trading, Crypto/Digital Assets, Fintech, tech, igaming.
Sales, Marketing & Commercial.
Business development, account management, marketing, CRM and creative roles in FinTech, Payments, Forex, Crypto, Tech and iGaming.
Leadership & Senior Hires.
Heads of department and senior specialists, with full executive search available for C-suite and board appointments, including NED's.
What Sets Us Apart From Other Recruitment Agencies in Cyprus.
Sector Focus.
We recruit exclusively for FinTech, Tech, Financial Services and iGaming. That depth gives us candidates and market context generalist agencies cannot match.
Research-Led Sourcing.
We go beyond applicants, headhunting passive specialists who are not on the job boards, then screen and assess every candidate against your brief.
Regulatory Fluency.
We understand CySEC, FCA, DFSA, VARA, VASP, MiCA and other frameworks, and what they demand of a regulated hire.
Replacement Guarantee.
Every permanent placement is backed by a contractual replacement guarantee. Your investment is protected.
A Real Shortlist.
You meet a screened shortlist of strong, well-matched candidates, rather than a stack of CVs to sift yourself.
Cyprus & Global.
Based in Limassol, recruiting across Cyprus, Nicosia, EMEA and APAC, including relocating talent into Cyprus and the UAE.
Tell Us About The Role You're Hiring For.
Share your vacancy and we will be in touch to discuss the brief, the market and how we would approach the search. No obligation, just an honest conversation about whether we are the right fit.
Across Cyprus & Beyond.
Headquartered in Limassol, we work with employers across Cyprus and internationally. As one of the specialist recruitment agencies in Cyprus focused on regulated industries, we recruit wherever our clients hire.
Working With Us.
What sectors do you recruit for?
FinTech, Tech, Financial Services and iGaming, including FX/CFD brokerages, crypto and digital assets, payments and PSPs, RegTech, banking and tech scaleups.
How is this different from executive search?
Our recruitment service covers specialist and mid-to-senior roles across all functions. Our Executive search service is for C-suite, board and senior leadership appointments needing confidentiality, market mapping and dedicated partner attention. We will advise which fits your role.
Do you charge upfront?
Our specialist recruitment is delivered on terms agreed with you per assignment, with permanent placements backed by a replacement guarantee. Get in touch and we will explain how we work.
Where are you based?
We are a Limassol-based recruitment agency recruiting across Cyprus, including Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and internationally across EMEA and APAC.
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