How Meria hired a CFO in 45 days.
Hire a strategic CFO to support Meria through a major shift driven by changes in crypto-asset regulation in Europe.
45days
Time to fill
90%
CV relevance
38days
Time to hire
A strategic and confidential hire during a major change in European regulation.
This hire followed the departure of the current CFO. The main challenge was the requirement to run the entire search in complete confidentiality, to ensure a smooth transition without worrying the internal teams.
An extremely small crypto market where everyone knows each other. Sharp financial skills combined with crypto-asset expertise are rare, in an ecosystem where pay levels are highly competitive.
Target profile
CFO
Experience
At least 7 years of experience in a crypto startup or scale-up, with additional expertise in fundraising.
Soft Skills
Entrepreneurial profile, strong leadership and the ability to manage crises thanks to sharp business acumen.
Hard Skills
Finance and analysis (LBO, business plan, working capital management, cash management, corporate tax) and command of the MiCA regulation.
Guarantee complete discretion and widen the search to profiles with a strong interest in crypto.
To protect confidentiality, profiles from the sector were offered an NDA. Beyond profiles already coming from crypto, the search extended to scale-up talent with a strong interest in cryptocurrencies.
- 57
Candidates approached
We contacted 57 profiles showing clear signs of interest in crypto (through their professional or personal background) and an entrepreneurial mindset in this space.
- 6
Candidates sent to the client
6 candidates were shortlisted after being challenged on their salary expectations and entrepreneurial mindset. The key criterion was their ability to commit fully and align with Meria’s culture.
Process and closing
A closely contested final stage: the selected candidate was in three other hiring processes, with competitive offers on salary and location. With these professional and personal factors in play, the decision was hard for the candidate and called for close support during closing.
A smooth, secure handover with business impact from the first months.
This hire made it possible to handle the CFO’s departure calmly. The setup kept us in close, constant contact with the new CFO, which ensured full involvement in the company from the first months in this strategic role.
Testimonial
« We’ve been working with Lity for several years and have closed several key hires with them. They’re very good at sourcing profiles that match our criteria precisely, including on demanding searches and sometimes on tight timelines. »
Thibaut Boutrou
COO · Meria
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