Hicham Haddaoui

Hicham is a highly experienced Senior Consultant with over 15 years of success delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions across IT, Financial Services, and highly regulated and technology-driven markets. He specialises in recruiting within FinTech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Compliance & Regulatory, and Data Science, supporting organisations across the UK, Europe, and the US.

 

With a strong background in full lifecycle (360) recruitment, Hicham partners closely with clients to understand complex hiring requirements and deliver high-calibre talent across permanent, contract, and executive-level roles. His experience includes managing high-value RPO accounts, recruiting for senior management, director, and C-suite positions, and delivering results in competitive and evolving markets.

 

Hicham has developed deep expertise within FinTech and emerging technology sectors, working with cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, technology vendors, and regulated organisations. His recruitment focus spans AI specialists, data scientists, BI and data engineering professionals, regulatory and compliance experts, and senior technology and finance leaders. He is particularly adept at navigating regulatory environments and sourcing niche skill sets where precision, discretion, and market insight are critical.

 

Known for his consultative and relationship-led approach, Hicham builds long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates. He combines strong commercial acumen with detailed market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and advanced sourcing techniques to deliver tailored recruitment solutions. His international experience allows him to operate effectively across multiple time zones and cultural contexts.

 

In addition to his consulting career, Hicham has held leadership roles as an Associate Director and Founder of a specialist recruitment consultancy, giving him a strong understanding of business growth, client strategy, and team development. This entrepreneurial background enables him to add value beyond recruitment, acting as a trusted advisor to clients as they scale and transform their teams.

 

Hicham is committed to recruitment excellence and is driven by integrity, results, and long-term relationship building. He takes pride in delivering consistently high levels of client and candidate satisfaction while supporting organisations at every stage of their growth.