Rapid and Strategic Hiring for Chiliz, the Market Leader in Sports Blockchain

The challenges:

Chiliz, the market leader in sports blockchain with 90% market share and a workforce of 300 people, needed specialised hires to maintain their competitive edge and operational excellence.

The initial engagement was for a Legal Counsel role, which had remained unfilled for six weeks despite the internal team’s best efforts. The role was critical, and delays were impacting the company’s ability to address pressing legal and regulatory needs. Recognizing the need for expert assistance, Chiliz approached us to solve this urgent hiring challenge.

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Our approach

1. Re-Qualifying the Role Upon engagement, we collaborated closely with Chiliz’s hiring manager to reassess the role’s requirements. By understanding their immediate concerns, operational priorities, and expectations, we refined the search criteria to focus on candidates who could address their needs effectively and hit the ground running.
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2. Two-Way Market Search Leveraging our extensive network and targeted search strategies, we employed a two-pronged approach:
   • Local Talent Search: We prioritised candidates near Chiliz’s Madrid office to ensure quick onboarding and seamless integration.
   • Specialized Crypto and Legal Network: We tapped into our deep connections within the crypto industry to identify legal professionals with blockchain expertise.
3. Speed and Precision Within just two days, we identified the perfect match—a candidate located near Chiliz’s Madrid office. By expediting the interview and negotiation process, the candidate was hired within a week.

4. Ongoing Collaboration
Following the successful placement of the Legal Counsel, Chiliz entrusted us with additional challenging roles, including:
   • Head of Quant Strategy: A highly specialised position requiring a unique blend of analytical expertise and blockchain knowledge.
   • Head of Operations: A leadership role essential for scaling Chiliz’s operations and maintaining its position as the top player in sports blockchain.

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The Outcome

• Legal Counsel: Hired within a week, solving a six-week delay and enabling Chiliz to address critical legal needs.
• Other Key Roles: Successfully placed specialised talent for strategic leadership positions like Head of Quant Strategy and Head of Operations.

By reducing the time-to-hire from months to days, we empowered Chiliz to remain productive and focused on their mission. Our expertise in hiring for hard-to-fill roles reinforced their ability to maintain their leadership position in the competitive sports blockchain sector.

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Key results

• Speed: Delivered top candidates within days for roles that had previously remained unfilled for weeks or months.
• Precision: Matched candidates not only to the technical requirements but also to the organisational culture and operational needs.
• Business Impact: Enabled Chiliz to stay at the top of their productivity and maintain their status as the number one player in their sector.

This case study showcases our ability to deliver rapid and high-impact recruitment solutions for industry leaders. By understanding the client’s challenges and leveraging our expertise, we ensure that critical roles are filled efficiently, driving success and innovation for our partners.