BidFX Case Study
London-based FinTech start-up, BidFX was looking to hire 21 technologists within six months to accelerate their growth. Without an internal recruitment team, they needed a scalable solution to reduce time-to-hire and free up the time of their Chief Technology Officer, Paul Sweeny. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our team successfully placed 16 of the roles, including Mobile Developers, Java Developers, JavaScript Developers, Front End Developers, Database Administrators, Python Developers, DevOps Engineers, and Software Development Engineers in Test. By acting as brand advocates for BidFX, we were able to reach the right people and promote their job vacancies across our social media platforms. Although the project's headcount requirements had to be adapted due to BidFX's acquisition by the Singapore Stock Exchange, we remain committed to supporting their continued growth by helping to scale their teams. We look forward to our continued partnership with BidFX and the Singapore Stock Exchange as they continue to disrupt the foreign exchange market with their innovative solutions.
Client Overview
BidFX is a London-based FinTech start-up that operates a core trading platform with direct connectivity to all major banks. Their sophisticated trading user interface has gained recognition in the industry, and BidFX was acquired by the Singapore Stock Exchange in 2020. With a mission to disrupt the foreign exchange market, BidFX is a small but fast-growing company that is making waves in the industry with its innovative solutions.
The Challenges
We have had a close working relationship with BidFX's Chief Technology Officer, Paul Sweeny, since the company's inception. During this time, we have been able to successfully source a range of permanent and contract technology professionals for the company.
With global aspirations, BidFX had plans to expand its team and hire 21 technologists within a six month timeframe. However, with no internal recruitment team, BidFX needed a scalable solution to reduce time-to-hire and free up the time of its Chief Technology Officer, Paul Sweeny.
The Solution
We worked closely with Paul and the wider team of hiring managers to manage the entire project. Our solution offered a customisable campaign solution that met BidFX's needs, freeing up more time for Paul and getting the other hiring managers more involved in the recruitment process.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to adapt our way of working with BidFX to the 'new normal'. We put a virtual service in place instead of our onsite recruitment team, assigned a dedicated point of contact, and promoted BidFX's job vacancies on our social media platforms, reaching our 50k+ follower base across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Results
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, our team managed to successfully place 16 of the most urgent roles, including Mobile Developers, Java Developers, JavaScript Developers, Front End Developers, Database Administrators, Python Developers, DevOps Engineers, and Software Development Engineers in Test. By acting as brand advocates for BidFX, we were able to reach the right people and drive targeted traffic to their job vacancies.
Just some of the roles Understanding Recruitment filled for BidFX:
- Mobile Developers
- Java Developers
- JavaScript Developers
- Front End Developers
- Database Administrators
- Python Developers
- DevOps Engineers
- Software Development
- Engineers in Test
Conclusion
Following BidFX's acquisition by the Singapore Stock Exchange, we resumed working with them to fill the remaining positions. As BidFX continues to make strides in disrupting the foreign exchange market with their innovative solutions, we look forward to sustaining our long-term partnership with them and the Singapore Stock Exchange in the years ahead.