Harrington Starr | Global Talent Partners for Scaling Fintechs

Profile

Harrington Starr is a multi-award-winning financial technology recruitment firm, with offices in London, New York and Belfast. Their diverse range of clients includes banks, hedge funds, vendors, service providers, payment providers, asset managers, start-ups, and an array of renowned industry disruptors. But they all have one thing in common – they all trust Harrington Starr with their most important asset: people.

Location/s

London, New York and Belfast.

Company size

Medium-sized business: 50-249 employees

Founded

2010

Expertise

• Recruitment & Talent

Fintech Sector

• AI/ML

• Asset Management

• Banking Platforms & APIs

• Blockchain/Crypto/DLT

• Business Banking

• Consumer Banking

• Core Banking

• Customer Experience

• Cybersecurity

• Data & Analytics

• Digital Assets

• Embedded Finance

• Finance & Ops

• Identity Tech

• IT Services

• Merchant Processing

• Money Transfer

• Mobile Payments

• PayTech

• Personal Finance

• RegTech

• Tradetech

• Treasury

• WealthTech

Market Experience

We have proven experience in these markets:

• Europe

• North America

• United Kingdom

Clients

Types of clients we work with:

Our diverse range of clients includes banks, hedge funds, vendors, service providers, payment providers, asset managers, start-ups, and an array of renowned industry disruptors.

Clients we’ve helped

Includes hedge funds, vendors, service providers, payment providers, asset managers, start-ups, and an array of renowned industry disruptors.

Testimonials

What makes Harrington Starr stand out is that they have a deep understanding of people and an appreciation of how people play into organizations.

Harrington Starr are not just an amazing recruitment company specialising in Fintech, they also continue to make a major influence on the whole ecosystem by encouraging thoughtful and provoking discussions

Nadia Edwards-Dashti is a super star and a real asset to the FinTech community. Nadia's campaign on the ‘The Talent Equity List’ is an innovative and clever way to increase the number of women employed in FinTech. It's great to see people driving real change!

Harrington Starr have been a pleasure to deal with. Helpful, knowledgeable, professional and extremely inclusive. Highly recommended

Content Library

Articles

• Do I Need to Hire Application Support Engineers for My FinTech Team?

• Aligning Sales and Marketing in FinTech: A C-Suite Playbook

• The FinTech CMO: Why Your First Marketing Hire Is Business-Critical

• Is Your Next FinTech Sales or Marketing Role Set Up for Success?

• The Most In-Demand Sales Roles in FinTech Today

• How Traditional Banks are Moving into FinTech

• Why Choose FinTech Contracting?

• Global Fintech in 2025 and Where to Find the Best US Talent

• 4 Workplace Disadvantages Women Face That Demand Immediate Action

• How To Turn Workplace ‘Quiet Quitting’ Into ‘Positive Engagement’

• Culture vs Pay Debate for the Buy Side

• Managing Intellectual Property Rights with Fintech Contractors

• Employee Survey - a guide through the trends, priorities, and challenges shaping the industry today

FinTech Focus TV

FinTech Focus TV is an industry-leading YouTube series and podcast hosted by Harrington Starr's Founder and CEO, Toby Babb. This platform celebrates innovation and leadership in financial services, offering listeners a front-row seat to the best ideas and future-shaping trends in FinTech.

FinTech’s DEI Discussions Podcast

Hosted by Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, this podcast explores how financial technology can set the standard for diversity, equity and inclusion.

This podcast shares authentic conversations that inspire action, urging us all to 'walk the talk' and build workplaces where everyone thrives. Each episode dives into strategies for recruitment, retention, talent investment, engagement, productivity, and career progression, acknowledging that these experiences vary widely.

Awards & Achievements

• Top 1% Workplace Awards 2023: Recognised in the Top 1% Workplace Awards by The Financial Technologist, highlighting excellence in workplace culture and innovation.

• Recruiter Awards 2023: Shortlisted in four categories, including Best Recruitment Agency Marketing Team, Best Client Service, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Service Excellence, and Best Banking, Financial and Professional Services Recruitment Agency.

• Most Influential Financial Technology Firms of 2023: Featured in The Financial Technologist's list of the Most Influential Financial Technology Firms of 2023, recognising their significant impact in the fintech sector.