Helping Integral make a critical hire in their pivot to SaaS

Our specialist headhunters worked with Integral, the world’s currency technology partner, in 2025. Moving into a SaaS-first model, they needed to hire their first focused SaaS Account Executive. 

Leveraging our network, experience of the market and live feedback, our headhunters found an excellent hire for the team. 

Helping Integral make a critical hire in their pivot to SaaS
5
resumes submitted
5
first-stage interviews
1
Account Executive hired

The story of Integral

Integral is a long-established FX technology provider, best known for its electronic trading solutions for financial institutions. As the business evolved, they began to pivot from a traditional FX brokerage to a SaaS-first model, selling trading technology directly into Tier 1 and regional banks. 

To make the shift work, Integral needed to hire their first true SaaS Account Executive. As a new market for the business, it was important they brought someone on with the ability to start from scratch and manage the full cycle. 

Challenge: Filling an exact brief without an internal talent team

Integral had no internal talent team in place and needed support from a recruiter who understood both financial services and SaaS sales hiring. They were looking for someone who could: 

  • Prospect from scratch 
  • Run the full sales cycle 
  • Bring a strong network in financial services 
  • Own pipeline and revenue, not just manage relationships

As a commercial hire, the brief wasn’t just about knowledge, it was about finding someone confident enough to break into new markets and close deals. 

Solution: A contingent search built on trust and momentum

Our team had connected with Integral months before the role came in. With a true understanding of our process and where we can add value, they trusted us to move quickly and thoughtfully throughout the process. 

We delivered: 

  • Shared five profiles within five days - all five were interviewed 
  • Managed feedback tightly across teams 
  • Adjusted the brief following feedback from the CRO 
  • Identified the ideal hire (Chris) just days later 
  • Managed a competitive close with multiple offers in play

Real-time market intel from candidate conversations helped shape the brief, and regular updates kept the process fast, clear, and collaborative. 

Result: A key hire in a critical phase of growth

The successful candidate joined as Account Executive in early 2025 and hit the ground running. While it’s too early to report revenue, he’s already bringing energy, confidence, and credibility as Integral makes its move from finance to FinTech. 

Candidate Thought Count: 1