Background

Visa planned the rapid establishment of an Innovation Hub in Berlin. By the kick-off in April 2025, three key positions - Principal Product Manager, UX Designer, and Staff Product Designer - needed to be filled in the shortest possible time. They were looking for top talent with international payment expertise and a strong local presence in Berlin.

Our Approach

With seven years of experience in payment and fintech recruiting and access to our own database of over 6,000 qualified professionals and executives, we were able to source efficiently and immediately. Direct contact, personal trust, and a well-structured selection process minimized unnecessary recruiting "noise".

Result

Within just six weeks, three contracts were signed - 45% faster than the company average. 32 candidates were presented, 25 of them were interviewed, four received an offer. After six months, all new hires are still part of the team and are actively shaping the Berlin hub.

"Incredibly fast and relevant. No noise, just expertise."
— Head of Product, Visa

Key Figures at a Glance

• 🏆 Time-to-Hire: 6 weeks

• 🚀 45% faster

• 🎯 32 / 25 / 4 – Presented / Interviews / Offers

• 🔒 100% Retention

• 🤝 Follow-up engagements: Solution Architects, Director of Delivery, among others.