Building Volt from the ground up

Founded in 2019, Volt is building the infrastructure for global instant payments. Today, its open payments gateway allows merchants and PSPs to process transactions securely between accounts held at more than 5,000 banks in the UK and EU.

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Founded in 2019, Volt is building the infrastructure for global instant
payments. Today, its open payments gateway allows merchants and PSPs to process transactions securely between accounts held at more than 5,000 banks in the UK and EU. Volt’s unique aggregation model provides unrivalled open payments reach and maximises the speed, security, and resilience of transactions.

The brief

Volt came to us while going through a period of rapid growth and the need to rapidly scale their team. In addition, they needed to keep an eye out for talent and expertise.

They struggled with poor timelines to source candidates and a shortage of space for interview scheduling and coordination. They needed direct access to the right talent who could have a significant impact on the organization. With this in mind, we got to work, allocating our experts onto the task of recruiting Volt’s ideal candidates.

Our approach

Each interaction with our clients consists of a series of steps. First, we meet with all stakeholders involved to understand the requirements of our role in the project. Following this, we discuss and agree on deliverables from both parties. Finally, we
proceed with our interview process, offers and aftercare.

Through a mix of recruitment, headhunting and marketing services, we were able to provide Volt with access to our expansive network, while also raising the brand’s profile and visibility through channels ranging from social media, PCN Magazine and our podcast.

The outcome

Guided by the expertise of 6 consultants, we were able to successfully place candidates in roles ranging from Integrations, Business Development / Sales, Account Management & Partnerships. In addition to providing Volt with high-quality candidate profiles, we were able to fill each role within 25 days — using the knowledge of our sector to our advantage.

Through our continued collaboration with Volt, our team placed candidates in a wide array of specialisations. In total, we placed candidates across the Netherlands, France, and the UK. Pulling from our talent pool, we placed 2 candidates in Integrations, 5 in Business/Sales, 1 in Account Management and 2 in Partnerships.

Client’s feedback

“Equipping us with additional marketing opportunities in addition to recruitment services, PCN’s deep understanding of the Fintech industry provided us with a unique advantage.

Through effective marketing campaigns, and a wide social media reach, PCN was able to represent Volt through a multi-faceted approach within the market. With additional tools such as network benchmarking and the expertise of their team — PCN’s approach to talent sourcing ensures you get the best candidates.”