Accelerating Bluecode’s strategic hiring with PCN Internal

Building culture-aligned payment teams together.

Bluecode is a European mobile payment solution, focused on driving innovation in the fintech and payments space. Operating across key markets in Europe, the company was looking for talent who not only met the technical requirements of key positions, but who could also integrate seamlessly into their fast-paced, mission-driven culture.

Our brief

Bluecode partnered with PCN to support the hiring for five strategic positions across multiple departments. The scope went beyond simply identifying candidates with the right skills. It required a deep understanding of team dynamics, cultural alignment, and industry-specific expertise.

The PCN team became an embedded partner within the hiring process. With Bluecode’s high standards and selective recruitment approach, our goal was to streamline hiring while maintaining uncompromising quality.

Our approach

The collaboration began with a thorough onboarding, including deep-dive sessions with hiring managers to understand team structure, business goals and position requirements. From there, PCN conducted detailed market research to assess talent availability and ensure alignment on budget and location.

Thanks to a strong understanding of the payments landscape and close cooperation with Bluecode stakeholders, our team was able to fine-tune candidate profiles and deliver tailored shortlists in line with hiring expectations. The partnership was defined by consistent communication, agility, and a shared goal of long-term fit.

The outcome

Over the course of four months, PCN worked closely with Bluecode to support the successful placement of four out of five strategic roles.

While one position remained unfilled due to a candidate accepting an external offer, the process attracted highly qualified professionals and helped strengthen Bluecode’s teams across several functions.

The roles filled were key to Bluecode’s ongoing growth and included leadership and specialist positions across marketing, product, compliance and analytics. The search focused primarily on the Austrian market, while also drawing from talent pools across Europe to find individuals who aligned with the company’s goals and culture.

Client’s feedback

Through this collaboration with PCN, Bluecode successfully strengthened several key teams across the business. The company particularly appreciated PCN’s commitment to understanding its culture, hiring needs, and working rhythm.

Having a recruitment partner that felt embedded within the organisation helped to streamline the hiring process while maintaining a high bar for quality and cultural fit.

This partnership was built on trust, responsiveness, and alignment. A combination that made the process feel natural and efficient for both internal stakeholders and candidates.

“Working with PCN felt like having a true extension of our team—someone who genuinely understands us. They took the time to get to know our team and culture, ensuring every placement was the right fit.

Their dedication was exceptional; they were available even during holidays and weekends, making the entire process seamless for both us and our candidates.

The experience was so positive that when our initial engagement ended, it felt like we were saying goodbye to valued team members. For future hiring, PCN will be our go-to recruiting partner.”

Christian Pirkner

CEO of Bluecode