Tech Recruitment

The job titles that will matter in 3 years don't fully exist yet. But the companies that will win are already thinking about them. AI is not replacing your team. It is changing who you hire and what you pay them for. In this carousel, we break down the 4 profiles that scaling tech and FinTech companies will need most and why the talent market is not ready for them yet. Swipe through and then read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ewgUFJKp

The Baltic FinTech sector is entering a new phase of growth and regulatory focus. 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹 The discussions at Baltic Fintech Days in Riga this week proved exactly that. During the panel on FinTech growth and the global mindset, our CEO Dana Kocane joined Ieva Jagere I EMBA, Toms Jurjevs, Jelena Jurane, Hetti Lump-Kivisaari, and Elijus Čivilis to explore one key question: Why should global companies and top-tier professionals choose the Baltics? The main takeaways were clear: - We have strongly regulated, reliable FinTech environment - Strong flexibility and rapid business growth opportunities - A dedicated work ethic and access to high-caliber tech talent - A strategic location in the center of Europe But more growth means more competition for talent. To attract the right experts, the whole Baltic fintech community must collaborate. Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, and shared their experiences. We look forward to continuing these conversations! 🤝

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We're a community partner at Baltic Fintech Days 2026. And our founder Dana Kocane will be on stage as a panelist, joining the session "Competing for the Future: Innovation, Markets… and the Right People" on Wednesday May 13th, 10:20–11:00. The session is about exactly what we think about every day: how companies attract, develop and retain the people they need to stay competitive. Because innovation doesn't happen without the right team behind it. If you're at Hanzas Perons in Riga and want to talk about your 2026 hiring pipeline, come find us. See you there!

Dana Kocane, founder of Tech Recruitment, has been named Most Influential CEO 2026 in IT Recruitment by CEO Monthly. 15 years of placing the right people in the right roles across tech and fintech. What does influence in recruitment actually look like? To us, it's simple: companies that hire faster and smarter, and candidates who land roles where they actually stay. Thank you to every client and candidate who's been part of that journey.

The talent squeeze in the Baltics is real. So, how do the companies scale their tech and compliance teams right now? Our CEO Dana Kocane had a conversation with Alexandre Pinot, CAMS (Co-founder at AMLYZE) about the realities of hiring in a booming FinTech market. His strategy is the exact opposite of what most companies do, here are some of his insights: On the "perfect" candidate: "Do not be shy and greedy on training your staff. Maybe take a bit of risk in hiring a profile that is a bit junior, but put what it takes in terms of training and personal development." On technical skills vs. teamwork: "You can bring the level of competencies up for someone that is willing to learn and evolve. Now it can be very tricky and challenging to actually have any kind of teamwork with a very good technician if he or she is not willing to." On making compliance an advantage: "Involve the people from the very beginning of the designing of the product, not just before launching... Why is the onboarding so fast? Why is it so smooth? It's because you have had people, including compliance people, that have thought about how it works from the get-go." On competing with big corporate banks for talent: "There is also something sexy and appealing in the unknown. If you work for a large bank, and a new fintech company proposes you a job, and offers you a broad scope of responsibilities, and basically gives you the opportunity to manage a department... this is pretty exciting." Read the full conversation on the Tech Recruitment blog here: https://lnkd.in/ethbRvmu

The best teams don’t happen by chance, they’re built with intent. Dana Kocane is a recruitment consultant and the founder of Tech Recruitment, a company focused on hiring professionals and executives across AI/Data, Engineering, FinTech, HealthTech, Product, and Digital. She supports scaleups and global organisations worldwide, helping founders and leaders build teams that can execute, scale, and deliver results. With over 15 years of international recruitment experience, her work is focused on shifting hiring mindsets and helping entrepreneurs build efficient teams that actually perform. "I'm passionate about transforming mindsets and helping entrepreneurs build efficient teams!" - says Dana herself. 🎤 At Baltic Fintech Days, she’ll share what high-growth companies need to get right in recruitment, and how to hire the people who move the business forward. You don’t want to miss this if you are also passionate about: 🧲 Hiring top talent in AI, data, and fintech faster 🧠 Building leadership teams that can scale execution ⚡ Avoiding expensive hiring mistakes in growth-stage companies 🌍 Recruiting globally while keeping quality high 🚀 You want to scale your company the right way? Join the session. 📍 Event details: 📅 12–13 May 2026 🏛️ Hanzas Perons, Riga 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dnXnVZuK #BFD #BalticFintechDays #BFD26 #Fintech #TechEvents #Baltic Stian Faber Kamile Sulcaite Lina Žemaitytė - Kirkman Tina Luse Nordic Fintech Magazine ROCKIT Chris C.

Two incredible days at UN:BLOCK 2026 in Riga proved one thing: Latvia is officially stepping onto a bigger stage. UN:BLOCK has evolved from a local event into a major hub for FinTech founders, tech leaders, and innovators from across the Baltics and Poland. For our team at Tech Recruitment, the biggest takeaway was clear: talent drives innovation. From startups to established companies, this region is full with professionals ready to build the next thing. Our advice for tech candidates in this market: Don’t stay in your bubble. Go to conferences. Talk directly to founders. You never know which conversation or connection will change your career trajectory. 💡 Huge thanks to the UN:BLOCK organizing team, Davis Dargelis, Julija Kane, and Reinis Znotins, for putting together an incredible event. And a massive thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, asked questions, and shared market insights. Your energy made the experience unforgettable. See you next time! #UNBLOCK2026

What actually makes a CTO say "yes" in 2026? If you think it's just about matching their asking price, you are likely losing the best talent in the Baltics. In 2026, the best candidates aren't only just looking at the paycheck. They are evaluating your company on three critical factors: 1️⃣ Strategic Influence: Will they have a real seat at the board table, or are you just hiring them to be "the person who fixes the servers"? Top tech leaders want to shape the business, not just execute orders. 2️⃣ Modern Tech Stack: Are they being brought in to innovate and build the future, or are they being hired to look after outdated legacy systems? 3️⃣ Market-Aligned Compensation: A competitive base salary is just the starting point. Total rewards in 2026 must reflect the severe scarcity of senior tech talent (which has risen steadily since 2024) and include clear performance bonuses. We broke down exactly why the 2026 "Unicorn" tech search is failing for so many companies and how to fix your hiring strategy. Read it on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ejuafYX7

Tech Recruitment is proud to be an official partner of Unblock - and we're heading there! Join us on April 1-2 in Riga (Hanzas Perons) for the largest blockchain, Web3 & fintech conference in Northern Europe! 🔥2,500+ participants 🔥100+ speakers 🔥400+ companies from 40+ countries Come to meet our founder Dana Kocane and Recruitment Partners of Tech Recruitment if you: • are hiring IT, FinTech specialists • are searching for C-level executives • want to implement or improve Talent Acquisition and HR processes • need EOR solutions to hire in Latvia without opening a local entity • interested in new career opportunities! Don't miss your chance to connect with industry leaders and discover the talent that will take your business to the next level! 30% off for our followers with the code DANA30! On 02.04 will be the focus on B2B networking! See you there!👋