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united by a passion for the difference the right person in the right job can make, cander was set up with the aim of disrupting the tech, digital, and grc space. we have been helping businesses build, launch and license themselves in the gcc and the wider middle east since 2016.sectors
we cover various sectors including but not limited to:
- fintech
- financial services
- payments
- telecommunications
- aviation
- tech vendors & consultancies
- start ups/scale ups
- retail & ecommerce
- logistics
- semi gov/government
- family offices & conglomerates
permanent
solutions
we offer permanent recruitment on a base of:
- contingency recruiting
- retained proposals
- recruitment process outsourcing (rpo)
- executive search
IT consulting
solutions
with a global network of leading technical and digital talent, cander offers fast, flexible consulting solutions enabling clients to deliver on projects across a wide range of technical areas.
our bespoke consulting approach means we build teams around your specific needs. whether you need one resource or a whole team, we can provide the talent to make your projects a reality.
onboarding
solutions
drawing on nearly a decade of experience, cander can solve your onboarding issues from a to z. we streamline the process, starting with finding the right talent and concluding with payroll provision.
advisory and
investment
at cander, we advise clients on developing strategies and disrupt the ecosystem as angel investors. our investments in various fintech startups, including xpence, hubpay, and others, allow us to have a significant influence in shaping the industry.
tech team
the tech team is comprised of experienced recruiters who specialize in sourcing and placing top technology talent across a range of industries, including it, telecommunications, and finance.
we understand the unique challenges faced by companies operating in the gcc market, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that our recruitment services are tailored to their specific needs.
roles we cover
- software developers/engineers
- technology leadership
- telecoms engineers
- business application architects
- data scientists/analysts
- information security professionals
- network administrators/engineers
- cloud architects/engineers
- business analysts
- project managers
- it support technicians
- database administrator
hr manager – leading telecommunications company in saudi a ...
hr manager – leading telecommunications company in saudi arabia
❝ i had the pleasure to work with cander in recruiting for multiple technology positions. i was really impressed with the turnaround time and the quality of candidates they provided in a very tight and short period that was given them.
the team had the mindset of a partnership rather than a job for a client which is w ... ❞
❝ i had the pleasure to work with cander in recruiting for multiple technology positions. i was really impressed with the turnaround time and the quality of candidates they provided in a very tight and short period that was given them.
the team had the mindset of a partnership rather than a job for a client which is what we are looking for. the service and dedication provided by them were exceptional. i will certainly work with them in any roles that we decide to assign to an agency.
cander please keep up the good work! ❞
head of hr – one of the world’s largest consulting f ...
head of hr – one of the world’s largest consulting firms
❝ cander is a highly valued recruitment partner whom i can always rely on for support in identifying high-caliber individuals who fulfill our needs for positions across the gulf region. they take time to fully understand our requirements, from both a skills and culture fit perspective, and deliver a transparent, consulta ... ❞
❝ cander is a highly valued recruitment partner whom i can always rely on for support in identifying high-caliber individuals who fulfill our needs for positions across the gulf region. they take time to fully understand our requirements, from both a skills and culture fit perspective, and deliver a transparent, consultative service throughout the recruitment process. ❞
ciso – leading tech company in abu dhabi
ciso – leading tech company in abu dhabi
❝ as a leading technology company, we require highly skilled and experienced professionals to join our team. your agency not only understood our unique recruitment needs, but you also provided a tailored approach that resulted in identifying and presenting us with the most qualified candidates. the level of support and c ... ❞
❝ as a leading technology company, we require highly skilled and experienced professionals to join our team. your agency not only understood our unique recruitment needs, but you also provided a tailored approach that resulted in identifying and presenting us with the most qualified candidates. the level of support and communication we received throughout the recruitment process was exceptional. your team was prompt in responding to our inquiries and ensured that we were kept informed throughout the process. this level of customer service is rare to find, and it is greatly appreciated.
i am pleased to say that we have successfully hired a number of candidates from the pool of qualified candidates you presented us with. they have all proven to be a great addition to our team and have contributed to our success. thank you again for your commitment and dedication to finding us the best talent. we highly recommend your recruitment agency and look forward to working with you again in the future! ❞
hr manager – global provider of transformative tech-enable ...
hr manager – global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions
❝ we partnered with cander in 2021 and 2022 to meet our hiring requirements across product management, ux specialists and data analysts. given the challenges of finding the right fit for such profiles, we needed a partner that could invest with us for each role and give us high quality leads. cander stood out in that a ... ❞
❝ we partnered with cander in 2021 and 2022 to meet our hiring requirements across product management, ux specialists and data analysts. given the challenges of finding the right fit for such profiles, we needed a partner that could invest with us for each role and give us high quality leads. cander stood out in that aspect as they would always do a brief for each of the roles and build a deep understanding of what's needed before sharing profiles.
during the process of hiring, we could count on them to ensure interviews are done in a manner where both us and the candidate could have meaningful conversations. perhaps the best part about working with them was the way they supported us after we locked a candidate for the offer.
they would have regular conversations with the candidates and keep us posted to minimize chances of any last minute surprise. for the time sensitive and critical hiring needs we had, cander did justice to the partnership and i would be more than happy to work with them in the future. ❞
talent acquisition manager, markets & growth team – l ...
talent acquisition manager, markets & growth team – leading remittance digital wallet
❝ my experience working with the cander team has been excellent. as a hyper-growth company with roles that require a lot of specifics to be taken into account, our lead poc, richard, was exceptionally patient, understanding of the brief, and quick to deliver candidate profiles that hit the mark.
the process for closin ... ❞
❝ my experience working with the cander team has been excellent. as a hyper-growth company with roles that require a lot of specifics to be taken into account, our lead poc, richard, was exceptionally patient, understanding of the brief, and quick to deliver candidate profiles that hit the mark.
the process for closing including getting references, and keeping candidates engaged and excited, was all handled with ease. cander delivers quickly and on the mark and ensures that they have established relationships with the candidates, which helps them to navigate any bumps in the road seamlessly.
i would absolutely recommend the cander team as a partner! ❞
head of product – major retail and real estate developer
head of product – major retail and real estate developer
❝ сander are a fantastic parter. rich and the team take the time to understand our business and the requirements of each role, so they don’t just find us good candidates but the right people and personalities for the team. ❞
❝ сander are a fantastic parter. rich and the team take the time to understand our business and the requirements of each role, so they don’t just find us good candidates but the right people and personalities for the team. ❞
digital team
we work to provide the very best talent in all things digital. whether you’re a startup looking to grow, an international company expanding its presence to the middle east, or a multinational looking to provide the very best digital experience and services to its customers, our team can provide the perfect talent to achieve these goals.
the digital team has specialist consultants covering all levels of seniority in various designations.
roles we cover
- digital leadership
- product management
- frontend ui/ux & product design
- growth & performance marketing
- digital marketing
- customer acquisition & retention
- cx, customer insights and customer services
- digital data & bi
- sales & business development
- partnerships & account
- commercial management
- operations & logistics
grc team
the very core of the grc team is governance, risk, and compliance. the grc team helps startups, fintech, hedge funds, banks, and the wider financial services community to attract the best international talent.
we work to provide our clients with the right professionals to achieve regulatory licenses, implement risk best practices, and drive governance standards.
roles we cover
- internal audit
- external audit
- corporate governance
- cro
- head of risk
- risk analytics
- credit risk (quant)
- tech risk
- market risk
- operational risk
- liquidity risk
- cco
- head of compliance
- project compliance
- aml/kyc
- financial crime
- head of legal
- legal counsel
group head of risk – regional bank
group head of risk – regional bank
❝ we worked closely with cander in 2022 to support us on some difficult and business critical hires within our model risk management team. this is an area and skillset that we have always found challenging to hire for but this was all alleviated by the speed and quality of delivery we received. i was impressed by the bot ... ❞
❝ we worked closely with cander in 2022 to support us on some difficult and business critical hires within our model risk management team. this is an area and skillset that we have always found challenging to hire for but this was all alleviated by the speed and quality of delivery we received. i was impressed by the both the level of subject matter expertise and network within risk analytics alongside their understanding of how best to streamline the hiring process. they were successful in relocating talent from london into our business and we will continue to partner with cander in the future for similar hiring needs. ❞
ceo – fintech
ceo – fintech
❝ cander supported the expansion of our compliance team including a new chief compliance officer and a kyc/aml analyst. as a regulated business these are hires that we cannot afford to get wrong, however cander guided us through the hiring process and introduced the right talent for our needs. they managed both the initi ... ❞
❝ cander supported the expansion of our compliance team including a new chief compliance officer and a kyc/aml analyst. as a regulated business these are hires that we cannot afford to get wrong, however cander guided us through the hiring process and introduced the right talent for our needs. they managed both the initial hiring process and onboarding process seamlessly keeping us in the loop on offer acceptance, candidate notice period and joining date. i know there is a level of security when i partner with cander for hiring and would happily recommend them to my peers in the industry. ❞
ceo & founder – leading fintech in the region
ceo & founder – leading fintech in the region
❝ cander exceeded our expectations with their recruitment service. they were responsive, and communicative, and found us exceptional candidates. we will definitely be using their services again! ❞
❝ cander exceeded our expectations with their recruitment service. they were responsive, and communicative, and found us exceptional candidates. we will definitely be using their services again! ❞
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