A FinTech Startup Needed 30 Tech Hires in 90 Days
Career Pro rebuilt a fintech startup's hiring from scratch. Their Q1 product launched two weeks early.
Client Overview
Payvanta is a Dubai-based B2B payments infrastructure startup founded in 2021, building real-time settlement rails for SMEs across the GCC. By 2025 they had closed a $22M Series A and needed to triple their engineering workforce within six months to meet product deadlines.
Company Size
110–140 Employees
Locations
Dubai Internet City, UAE
Growth Stage
Series A — Rapid Scale
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Challenge
Payvanta was growing faster than its hiring process could handle. Legacy recruitment methods were producing mismatched candidates, burning critical runway and delaying their Q1 product launch.
No Engineering Talent Pipeline
Payvanta had zero pre-qualified candidates. Every search started cold, delaying offers by weeks.
Highly Specialised Role Requirements
They needed engineers proficient in Rust, distributed ledger systems, and real-time payments — a rare combination.
Competing Against Global Tech Giants
Dubai-based engineers with fintech backgrounds were being aggressively poached by Stripe, Checkout, and Tabby.
Inconsistent Interview Process
Different hiring managers applied different criteria, leading to rejected candidates who were actually strong fits.
Visa and Relocation Friction
Several shortlisted candidates from India and Eastern Europe dropped out mid-process due to unclear relocation timelines.
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Our Approach
Career Pro embedded a dedicated IT recruitment specialist within Payvanta’s product team for eight weeks, restructuring their entire hiring funnel from sourcing to offer stage.
Built a Targeted Talent Map
We mapped 340 qualified fintech engineers across the GCC and South Asia within the first two weeks of engagement.
Created a Structured Assessment Framework
A three-stage technical evaluation was designed with Payvanta's CTO to eliminate inconsistency across hiring managers.
Activated Passive Candidate Outreach
Over 60% of final hires were not actively job-seeking — reached through targeted LinkedIn and community-based outreach.
Managed Relocation End-to-End
Career Pro coordinated directly with PRO partners to fast-track employment visas and housing support for international hires.
Established a Bench Pipeline
Beyond immediate hires, we delivered a pre-vetted bench of 22 engineers ready to onboard within 30 days for future rounds.
63 %
reduction in time-to-hire, from 18 weeks down to 6.5 weeks per role18
specialised engineers placed across backend, infrastructure, and security within 90 days91 %
of placed candidates remained with Payvanta after 12 months4 x
faster offer acceptance rate after relocation support was integrated into the processWhat our clients say
Zarif Usaim, CEO, Dubai
7 months ago
We partnered with Career Pro to fill several key positions, and their team demonstrated deep market understanding and professionalism. Their support directly contributed to improved team performance.
Farhan, COO, Dubai
7 months ago
Helpful Team. The Career Pro team was incredibly responsive during a critical hiring phase for our operations. Their ability to quickly provide top talent helped us meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Fakih Sati, Head of Sales, Dubai
7 months ago
We were searching for high-performing sales professionals, and Career Pro delivered beyond expectations. Their recruiters understood our goals and provided candidates who delivered immediate results.
Utbah Basil, HR Manager, Sharjah
7 months ago
From our initial consultation to final onboarding, the Career Pro team was a true partner. Their strategic input helped streamline our hiring process and strengthen our workforce with top-tier candidates.
Additional Impact
Product Launch Unblocked
Q1 product went live two weeks ahead of schedule.
Board Confidence Restored
Investors cited team strength in next funding call.
Internal HR Capability Built
Payvanta's talent function was upgraded permanently.
Employer Brand Elevated
Glassdoor rating improved from 3.4 to 4.6 within six months.
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