Specialized Talent in Amsterdam

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Since our founding in 2009, Radley James has grown to include offices in Lithuania, the UK, Poland, Denmark, and the USA. We specialize in delivering customized recruitment solutions ranging from niche positions to large-scale hiring campaigns across Europe and North America.

Our approach is highly consultative: we invest time upfront to understand your business, past hiring challenges, and future project goals. This allows us to introduce candidates who are not only technically aligned but also motivated by your mission resulting in stronger long-term hires. Our robust international network often gives our clients access to talent not yet active on the open market.

Experience in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has established itself as one of Europe’s premier financial and technology hubs, and Radley James has a growing presence in the Dutch market. The city is home to a sophisticated ecosystem of quantitative trading firms, fintech companies, and technology-led financial institutions, making it one of the most active recruitment markets in continental Europe for the kind of specialist talent we place.

The Netherlands benefits from a highly educated, multilingual workforce, strong infrastructure, and a business environment that has attracted a number of globally significant trading firms and technology organisations. Amsterdam in particular has seen sustained demand for quantitative researchers, systematic traders, and engineering talent as firms continue to build out their European operations.

Radley James serves the Amsterdam market with the same consultative, relationship-driven approach that defines everything we do. Whether you are a firm looking to grow your quant or technology team in the Netherlands, or a professional exploring opportunities in one of Europe’s most dynamic markets, our team has the network and expertise to help.

AMSTERDAM

Unveiling the Radley James Team

Scott Norval
Managing Director | Global Technology & Quant Trading

Scott Norval

Scott is leading a global team of expert recruitment consultants across Infrastructure, Hardware, Software Development and Quant Trading.

He is a professional and discreet Technology & Quantitative Finance consultant with a successful track record of delivering excellence. Working closely with Technology professionals, securing you exciting opportunities in the Quantitative, and High-Frequency Trading market.

Karon Yannik
Lead Consultant

Karol Janik

Karol Janik is the US Director of Quant Trading Technology at Radley James, specialising in connecting high-calibre professionals with leading organisations in the financial and technology sectors. With a sharp eye for talent and a deep understanding of market demands, Karol partners with clients to identify individuals who not only meet the technical requirements but also align with company culture and long-term goals.
His approach combines Radley James’ global reach with a personal, detail-oriented recruitment process, ensuring the right fit for every role. Whether sourcing niche technical expertise or building entire teams, Karol works with transparency, integrity, and a results-driven mindset, helping businesses secure the people who will shape their future success.

Roles we hire for:

Quantitative Finance

  • Quantitative Researchers and Analysts
  • Quantitative Developers (C++, Python)
  • Systematic and Algorithmic Traders
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Derivatives Specialists and Structurers
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Technology

  • Senior Software Engineers
  • Machine Learning and AI Engineers
  • Data Scientists and Data Engineers
  • Platform and Infrastructure Engineers
  • DevOps and Cloud Engineers
  • Heads of Engineering and Technology Leadership

Our Locations

Amsterdam

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