Jacob Shipley

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ABOUT JACOB SHIPLEY

The challenge with hiring in FinTech isn’t finding people.It’s finding the right people.Candidates who understand the market.Companies that know what good looks like.I work closely with leadership teams to make those hires count.I partner with FinTech, SaaS and Investment Management technology & services firms to hire critical talent across revenue, operations and leadership.Most of the firms I work with are building or delivering solutions that support investment managers, hedge funds, and alternative asset firms — from AI and data platforms to portfolio, risk, trading, and operational services.Typical mandates I support include:• Sales & GTM leadership (VP, Head of, C-level)• Regional Directors & Country Managers• Strategic hires across Operations & Delivery• Key individual contributors in high-impact rolesWhat I see every day:• Strong candidates overlooked due to overly rigid hiring processes• Hiring teams overwhelmed with volume but lacking clarity• Critical roles delayed because “good enough” isn’t good enoughThat’s where I add value.By focusing on a specific market, I’m able to bring:→ Targeted shortlists, not long lists→ Candidates with proven domain experience→ Access to passive talent not actively in the marketSectors I regularly work in:Investment Management TechnologyAlternatives & Hedge Fund TechnologyAsset Manager PlatformsPortfolio, Risk & Data SolutionsFund & Operational ServicesAI & Data PlatformsSaaS vendors serving Financial ServicesBased in the UK — working globally.I typically work with firms where hiring is business-critical, not just headcount-driven.If you\'re building in investment management, alternatives, or FinTech and need to make the right hire first time, we should talk.I also regularly share hiring insights, candidate advice and real stories from the market.Outside of work I enjoy Running marathons (PB 3:32), travelling across Europe and I’m a big fan of Tunnock’s teacakes.