For Candidates
With over five decades of combined experience in headhunting, we’ve effectively propelled Web3 companies from inception to a team of 100. Our expertise spans from recruiting entire C-suites to assembling teams of engineers and operational staff. We specialize in a salary range typically between $100,000 and $500,000. Our clientele is diverse, ranging from billion-dollar asset managers in the Far East, London, and Abu Dhabi to government-affiliated blockchain enterprises and over 50 emerging crypto startups.
Our guiding principle is simple: we conduct top-tier business in a first-class manner. If this resonates with your values, you’ve discovered the perfect match. Welcome aboard.
For companies
We are guided by two principles: First, we rise and fall together, so always have a long-term view. Second, we do first-class business only in a first-class way.
We prioritise stakeholders who understand that recruiting great candidates requires exceptional social, psychological, and selling skills. At Workincrypto, we conduct thorough searches (like detectives), logically interpret data to understand someone’s behaviour, and use a metric-driven hiring system not only to hire but also to ensure those hires stay in your company for a long time.
That’s why major players like the Qatari government-owned beIN Group, $12 billion asset managers, and the world-famous PSG football clubs as well as Tier one players like OKX retain us to hire Web3 Talent. We do not stop there; we cater to startups hiring engineers, compliance, marketing, and operational staff.
We have been doing this since 2019; you can trust us to employ us exclusively on your most demanding hiring challenges.
Trusted by the leading global companies to hire Web3 talent
This month Featured Client Story – Retained Search
PSG football Club : Revenue: 542 million Euros : https://en.psg.fr/
The most significant development we’ve seen in our Crypto world recently is the movement of many Web2 giants from sports, media and luxury retail embracing Web 3. Be it Metaverse, DeFi, or CeFi; we see many big Web 2 companies moving into this space.
After being initially contacted by beIN media group (who own the PSG Football Club in Paris) – we successfully completed a very complex brief and a role.
Contact now to receive a shortlist of candidates in the next 24 hours .
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“Sam is one of those rare recruiters you know you can go to for those complex or important roles. He’s a solid guy who has a proven track record placing good people for me. He’s worked with us at Smart over the years and seen our business grow and helped us find the right talent along the way. A mome See more”
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CTO and Group Technology Lead at Smart Pension
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Associate Director-Legal and Compliance | Barrister | Legal Consultant | Crypto Currency
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Ross Letham
20 years experience within the Financial, Media and Telecommunication industries. Currently deploying the latest security and compliance software.
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“In my work, I have to deal with many recruiters, and in my experience, there are some good recruiters, but only a few are great. Sam is one of them. Sam will go above and beyond to research the market for the right people when you need them, plus accommodate any timelines or intricacies to get the interviews done. I’ve worked with Sam for hiring some of the best people in our company, from within the UK and overseas. From a Fintech’s perspective, Sam and his office are a must-have in your search for the right talents, and a pleasure to work with him at all times.”
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Chief Operations Officer & Blockchain Director at Confidential client
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“There are still few comms professionals in the crypto space and, as such, we tend to get hounded by recruiters quite aggressively, with a one-size-fits-all approach. Though flattering to an extent, this can be quite unpleasant. Sam and his team do things differently. It was all about dialogue, about matching my needs, expectations, priorities and personality with those of the team that I’m currently working with and absolutely adore. A perfectly tailored service, with no pressure, no FOMO tactics, full transparency, updates every step of the way. They worked as much for me as for their client and I could not recommend them highly enough. This is a sustainable way to recruit and one that will no doubt help cement their reputation as leaders in the competitive field that tech and blockchain recruitment is.”
Mia Agova
Head of Comms at DappRadar
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“I’ve worked with Sam on a number of occasions to source great talent at speed. Sam and his team have great depth of knowledge in the NFT and Blockchain space and I would recommend him and his team for those looking to staff up in this area.”
Pierre Dadd
Marketing Director at Terra Virtua
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“Sam is a very good communicator, hardworking and extremely good at solving problems. He gets to the bottom of every issue that he faces and finds quick solutions cleverly and on time. I appreciated his recruitment expertise in finding me the Global Head of HR role in London at a Crypto exchange. Since accepting the role, I worked closely with him and his team who helped us recruit over 60 staff globally within a matter of months. He is always very responsive both in and outside working hours, even at weekends, and his work ethic helped up to solve our staffing issues in a rapidly evolving, fast pace industry. I would recommend him to any organisation within the Crypto space looking to hire tech and non-tech candidates at scale.”
Ilknur Tas
Global Head of HR
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“Sam helped me secure a role as a Senior Security Researcher and Smart Contract Auditor at Quantstamp, a global leader in Web3 security. I highly recommend Sam to anyone looking to hire hard-to-find senior talent in smart contract auditing and security research. Sam helped me secure a role as a Senior Security Researcher and Smart Contract Auditor at Quantstamp, a global leader in Web3 security. I highly recommend Sam to anyone looking to hire hard-to-find senior talent in smart contract auditing and security research”
Darren Jensen
Smart Contract Security Researcher & Auditor (Solidity / Yul / Rust)
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“Without a shadow of a doubt, Sam is one of the best crypto headhunters in the game and has consistently delivered high quality, superstar candidates. What sets Sam apart from others is his uncanny knack of understanding the brief and understanding how a candidate will ‘fit’ within an organisation. He is methodical and takes time to fully understand and interrogate the quirks of a role through open feedback and honest dialogue. He has an excellent network, is a consummate professional and I would absolutely recommend him to any organisation looking to hire in the crypto / blockchain / web3 space, particularly for complex or senior roles.”
Emma Diskin
Group Chief Operating Officer at Chiliz & Socios.com
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“I had the pleasure of working with Sam during a pivotal moment in my career transition. Sam is a consummate professional who made a concerted effort to understand my strengths and expertise, and match me with a great position. Throughout the hiring process, he was consistently professional, approachable, and available, providing valuable feedback and support. I have recommended Sam before to colleagues in the industry who are considering a change.”
David Garcia Rios
Regulatory Attorney | Corporate Counsel | Crypto | FinTech | Start-Ups | MiFID II
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“I enthusiastically recommend Sam Wellalage for roles in recruiting and talent acquisition. Working with Sam, his dedication and professionalism in recruitment have been consistently impressive. Sam’s approach is both serious and methodical, showing an unwavering commitment to understanding the needs of both organizations and candidates. His ability to connect leading companies with ideal candidates demonstrates his unique talent as a trusted bridge in the recruitment process. What sets Sam apart is his integrity, reliability, and dedication, making him invaluable in helping organizations find perfect candidates and assisting job seekers in their career journeys. His commitment to excellence and deep understanding of the recruitment landscape ensure that all parties can confidently rely on him to make meaningful connections and advocate for their best interests. Sam Wellalage is a proven asset for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of talent acquisition or seeking support in finding their next opportunity.”
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Quantitative Strategist, Researcher & Trader
