Binance is the world's largest crypto exchange. Binance Japan is its licensed, regulated entity in Japan. Grow was introduced through a referral to its SEA team, which brought in the Japan team for local market insight.
Binance's Global Talent Acquisition team, based outside Japan, needed a bilingual finance leader for Binance Japan. Grow started sourcing the day after the intake call, adjusted the search with the client as the market became clear, and supported the process through to an accepted offer.
Niche Bilingual Finance Profile
The role required a bilingual finance leader with Japan regulatory and controllership depth, ideally with crypto experience, a rare combination in Japan.
Multi-Stakeholder Process
Binance's global TA team ran hiring remotely. The process had multiple interview rounds, a take-home assignment and a case study presentation, with interviewers across several time zones.
Offer-Stage Concerns
Questions about the fully remote set-up and office environment raised at the offer stage, putting the hire at risk.
Hire Introduced in 19 Days
Widened the target pool with the client's agreement to include Big 4, regulated financial services and fintech finance leaders. Introduced the final hire 19 days after kick-off.
57% Interview Rate
Screened every candidate and ran prep and debriefs each round. Half of interviewed candidates reached final stages.
Offer Successfully Closed
Worked with Binance TA and leadership to resolve the concerns and secure an accepted offer.