Sartre Group

Global Technology Recruitment Consultant at Sartre Group.

Sartre Group is an executive search firm that provides strategic recruitment solutions to companies across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Our core expertise lies in servicing some of the world’s most reputable companies in the Investment Industry, particularly those utilizing sophisticated quantitative methods, state-of-the-art machine learning, and data analysis techniques. 

Examples of roles we can help you with:
• Quantitative Developers & Frontend, Backend, and Full-Stack Software Engineers 
• DevOps, Cloud and Site Reliability Engineers 
• AI & Machine Learning Engineers 
• Director/Head/VP of Engineering 
• Engineering Managers 
• QA & SDET Engineers
• Mobile Engineers

Our core expertise lies in servicing some of the world’s most reputable hedge funds, market makers, and Prop Trading firms, particularly those utilizing sophisticated quantitative methods, state-of-the-art machine learning, and data analysis techniques.
 
For over 10 years, Sartre Group has been working with market leaders in the low latency, derivative market making and systematic trading space, enabling growth through introducing in-demand talent at the intersection of trading and technology. Underpinned by a centralised and specialised research function, we utilise market intelligence to locate candidates across engineering, research and trading, and Portfolio Management.
 
Sartre Group has a successful track record of delivering recruitment solutions across a range of positions within front office functions Globally. Our team of Consultants are spread across London, NYC, and India and works with market leaders globally.

Global Technology Recruitment Consultant 

At TDA, I was key in scaling engineering, design, data, and product teams for organizations across the USA, UK, and Europe. My expertise lies in connecting exceptional talent with innovative companies and helping startups, FinTechs, and banks achieve their growth goals.

Key Achievements:
✅ Placed over 40 professionals in critical roles, including Engineering Managers, Founding Lead Engineers, Senior Designers, and Product Leaders.
✅ Advanced from Talent Manager to Lead Technology Recruiter, managing and mentoring team members.
✅ Built trusted relationships with clients across London, the USA, and Europe, supporting scaleups and established institutions.
✅ Conducted in-depth research on niche roles, fostering insightful conversations with stakeholders and candidates.
✅ Delivered win-win hiring solutions by managing expectations, negotiations, and conflicts.

Responsibilities:
➡️ Talent Acquisition: Specialized in sourcing and placing engineering, design, and product talent, including Engineering Managers, Senior UX Designers, and Product Managers.
➡️ Team Leadership: Managed KPIs, recruitment pipelines, and team collaboration while coaching recruiters to achieve high performance.
➡️ Client Collaboration: Partnered with clients to develop tailored hiring strategies and guided throughout the recruitment process to ensure successful placements.

Role Progression:
-> Lead Tech Recruitment Consultant (Dec 2022 – Aug 2023): Led a team of two recruiters within the wider USA Tech team, providing mentorship and support. Operated in a 360 capacity, managing client accounts and fulfilling roles across engineering and product domains.
-> Senior Talent Manager (Jan 2022 – Dec 2022): USA Tech Team - Delivered customized solutions for engineering roles.
-> Delivery Team Lead (Sep 2021 – Jan 2022): Managed recruiters to scale Engineering, Design, Data, and Product teams.
-> Talent Manager (Dec 2019 – Sep 2021): Supported recruitment across Design, Product, Tech, and Data functions.

Lead Tech Recruitment Consultant

Etonwood Limited (prior to acquisition by Xcede Group)

Specialized in sourcing and placing top-tier tech talent for Tier-1 Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Prop Trading Firms, Asset Managers, and FinTechs. Focused on delivering recruitment solutions for high-impact roles, leveraging a consultative approach to meet the needs of both clients and candidates.

Key Focus Areas:

Roles: DevOps Engineers (AWS, GCP, Azure), Network Engineers (CCNP, CCIE certified), Developers (Java, Full Stack, JavaScript), and Architects (Technical, Solution, Enterprise).
Clients: Partnered with leading financial institutions and niche consultancy vendors to fill critical positions.

Tech Recruitment Consultant

Huxley

Specialized in sourcing and placing tech talent for leading Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Insurance firms within the financial sector. Focused on delivering tailored recruitment solutions to meet the complex needs of high-profile clients.

Key Focus Areas:
Roles Placed: DevOps Engineers, Java Developers, JavaScript Developers, Python Developers, Big Data Engineers, Unix/Linux Engineers, and Architects.
Clients: Collaborated with global financial institutions to provide top-tier tech talent for critical roles.

Technology Recruitment Consultant

🚀 Global Tech & AI Recruitment Consultant | Empowering Exceptional Technologists to Achieve Greatness | Passionate about Cultivating World-Class Engineering and AI Teams 💡

Hi 👋 I’m Chris, a global recruiter passionate about connecting top tech talent with career-defining opportunities.

For me, nothing is more rewarding than seeing the perfect match spark success, whether it’s an engineer landing their dream role or a company finding the hire that takes them to the next level.

Over the past seven years, I’ve helped build high-performing tech teams for organizations in the USA (including SF, NYC, Chicago, and Texas), the UK, Amsterdam, Spain, Germany, Singapore, and India.

From startups to Tier 1 firms, I specialize in solving hiring challenges for industries like PropTrading, Buy-Side, and FinTech. 

My approach isn’t just about filling roles. It’s about creating win-win solutions that drive growth and innovation.

If you’re a leader ready to build your dream team or an engineer looking for your next big step, let’s connect. 

DM me to discuss your goals, or follow me for insights on hiring trends, career growth, and the future of tech recruitment.

Chris Newlyn

Dotdash Meredith 

Senior Director, Brand Platform Engineering

Director, Frontend Engineering

Dotdash

As Frontend Manager I’m responsible for the 27 (and growing!) client facing websites in Dotdash’s portfolio. As a manager of managers, I guide and provide mentorship to 7 technical leads, each at the helm of a scrum team building these incredible sites. With 4 of my own individual contributors, I also head up a scrum team working on solutions for the benefit of the entire network.

Led the frontend development team for 4 successful websites - VeryWell Health, Fit, Mind and Family. Was responsible for 2 developers on my scrum team as well as 4 developers on other teams, providing regular guidance and mentorship to ensure their growth and happiness at Dotdash.

Senior Engineering Manager

Considerable

We've built Considerable.com from the ground up using WordPress & Vue. Our bespoke theme includes custom Gutenberg Blocks (see our articles!) and a light pagebuilder implementation with moveable containers on various page templates. The search function of the site is a stand-alone Vue app integrated with custom WordPress REST API endpoints.

We're excited to share it with the world after 8 months of development!

Director Of Engineering

Adweek

I was brought in to rebuild some of the company's sites in WordPress. Started out testing and building experimental proofs of concept in anticipation of their usage. 

Built single page corporate site Mediabistroholdings.com

Built Mediabistro.com, an education and content site with one other developer. Created custom WordPress plugins to extend WordPress with additional post types, taxonomies, widgets and reports. 

Extended Page builder plugin Visual Composer with custom modules including backend logic and responsive frontend styles. 

Engineered a detailed responsive frontend pixel perfectly from PSDs and Axure mockups. 
Used SASS and Gulp to develop efficiently under pressure. 

Created custom sticky navigation, infinite scroll and sticky sidebar scripts. 

Used Atlassian's Jira and Bitbucket products for project management and Git while developing primarily locally.

Web Developer

Restless Web

The name “Restless Web” stems from a long-standing personal tendency to be impatient, “antsy” and excited for action whether in our personal or professional lives. These feelings are applicable to most small businesses and is exactly where Restless Web wants to help.

Restless Web is a start-up company specialising in Web Development and Web Maintenance. Our aim is to modernise South African websites quickly and cost effectively. We develop primarily in the most popular platform in the world, WordPress. It is a very easy to use content management system which will allow our clients to take ownership of their sites and keep them up to date.

We look forward to doing business with you!

Managing Director

R.O.I Media

Having built a handful of my own websites over the past 5 years, Digital Media has grown into a major passion in my life.

I now live that passion every day and have the opportunity to advise people on the potential their business has with Digital Media and the various marketing strategies that go along with it.

Please feel free to contact me if you need help with SEO, Social Media or anything else to do with marketing your business online.

Business Development Manager

Symantec

After working on the retail level assisting customers with individual certificates I have transitioned to an Account Management role assisting medium to large enterprises with their bulk security needs.

I like to focus on building strong relationships with my customers, maintaining an open communication channel and assisting them with whatever they need - whatever the complexity level.

Enterprise Account Manager

Advised and provided solutions to new customers seeking to secure their online presence with SSL. 

Emphasized the value of VeriSign's certificates, explaining the benefits over the competition and provided the highest possible level of service and customer relations.

Executive Security Advisor

The Property Specialist.com

As Relationship Manager I initiate and cultivate good relationships with new clients looking to sell their property.

By starting off on the right foot with our clients and showing our professionalism and unique approach to selling property we are differentiating ourselves in the market. We seek to expand to further markets in Singapore by perfecting and then duplicating our system.

Relationship Manager

Freelance

I work primarily on flash websites for clients who require a more exciting and involved web experience for their audience.

Web Designer

EpiStage

Created new company Branch - EPiSTAGE Management
- Lead a team of 4 sales people in online advertising sales
- Provided training and on-going mentoring of new sales people.
- Managed communication with companies / venues / artists seeking to participate in our events. 
- Drafted & negotiated contract documents

Assistant Sales Manager

Web development began as a hobby for me and grew into a passion that couldn't be ignored. After various sales positions in different industries, I decided to jump in the deep end and start my own development company. This turned out to be a huge success and I continue to get referrals from past clients. Now in the US I joined Adweek and worked on some of the highest traffic sites I've ever touched. 

I was the only web developer tasked with the rebuild of Adweek.com. This was a huge honor and incredible experience moving the site from an outdated Drupal install to WordPress with a number of custom plugins and a custom responsive theme.

I was also on a small team that rebuilt Mediabistro.com, updating the site from an ASP centric system to WordPress. This site also required several custom plugins and a responsive theme.

After growing up in South Africa and Switzerland, and studying in the US, I began my professional career in Singapore and found my passion back in South Africa. 

As you can tell, I am a very international person who has interacted with many different cultures and people. My life's experience so far has taught me to be very open-minded and constantly flexible to the possibilities of the Global Economy. It has also shown me that attention to detail and effective communication can lead to much success in development. 

I am a generalist full stack developer with sound backend logic and an eye for pixel perfect frontend. I love building user friendly and visually engaging sites and collaborating with a team to build something beautiful together.

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS / SASS, HTML5


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