Algo Trading Developer
Source experienced developers to build, test, and optimize algorithmic trading infrastructure, execution strategies, and low-latency trading engines.
Secure elite financial technology professionals who bridge engineering excellence and institutional finance. From quantitative developers and algo trading engineers to cloud architects and security specialists, we deliver rigorously vetted IT talent. Partner with experienced recruiters who understand low-latency systems, regulatory compliance, and mission-critical trading infrastructure across top financial institutions.

Explore specialized technology staffing solutions connecting financial institutions with top-tier engineering talent and executive technical leadership across the country.
Source experienced developers to build, test, and optimize algorithmic trading infrastructure, execution strategies, and low-latency trading engines.
Recruit mathematical developers skilled in engineering robust systems for pricing, trading execution, risk modeling, and complex analytics.
Place transformational executive technology leaders to drive technical architecture, digital transformation, and modern engineering operations.
Hire specialized engineers to design, deploy, and maintain machine learning models and intelligent data systems for financial operations.
Connect with cloud engineers capable of designing, migrating, securing, and maintaining scalable enterprise cloud systems across hybrid environments.
Secure defensive and offensive cybersecurity engineers dedicated to protecting critical financial platforms, proprietary networks, and sensitive customer data.
Navigating technical hiring in capital markets, wealth management, and banking requires recruiters with deep industry knowledge. We match financial enterprises with software engineers, quantitative specialists, and infrastructure professionals who master strict data governance and high-performance computing. Whether scaling development teams or hiring senior IT leadership, we align precise technical expertise with your institutional requirements.

Discover how institutional finance leaders consistently secure vital technology professionals across critical business functions.
We bring deep sector familiarity and executive search precision to every technical recruitment assignment.
Our leadership brings over twenty-five years of executive search excellence across competitive markets.
Receive thoroughly qualified candidate shortlists typically delivered within two to three business days.
Engage talent through retained search, direct hire permanent placement, or flexible contract terms.
Evaluate candidates thoroughly screened for technical aptitude, institutional cultural alignment, and relevant certifications.
Executive search advisors dedicated to advancing financial technology teams.
Head of Contract Services
Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

Head of Insurance
Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

Managing Partner
Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.
We recruit across the entire technology spectrum for financial institutions. Key positions include Algorithmic Trading Developers, Quantitative Developers, Chief Technology Officers, AI and Machine Learning Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Enterprise Security Engineers. We also place technical project managers, platform engineers, and database administrators experienced in handling high-volume financial data pipelines.
Speak with our specialized financial technology recruiters to initiate your search.
Demonstrated track record placing senior technical leaders.
Trusted hiring partner across top financial institutions.
Achieving top ratings for placement quality and responsiveness.
Submit your hiring requirements and our recruiting practice leaders will connect with you promptly to discuss your technical staffing objectives.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.