How we hire
Applying for a job can seem like a black hole, so here’s how we do things
We have a variety of open roles, some of which are always open. This is because we don’t have a set number of seats to fill, but we want to continue meeting talented people and grow a team around them.
We hire in a considered and thoughtful way; fast growth isn’t something we buy into. However, we do try to create an efficient, fair process. We believe this gives everyone the best chance of representing themselves and showing off their strengths, rather than tripping them up on areas they’re not familiar with.
How we Hire
We build our recruitment process around our roles, our candidates and our growth plans. This means our process will look and feel a bit different at different times. Whatever we do, we put a lot of energy and focus into making sure the various stages are well planned and well communicated. We are happy to fly people over for interviews, as well as organise visas for those that require a visa to work in the UK. Our interviews usually occur face to face at our offices. In cases where an in-person meeting is not feasible, we will conduct the interview via video call.
Sending your CV
When you apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter describing what kind of role and business you’re looking for in a bit more detail.
We receive a high number of applications every week, but we aim to get back to people within 48 hours.
Phone Interview
These will be with a member of the Strategic Growth team or a member of the team recruiting the role. They tend to last 20-45 minutes and will focus at a high level on your experience, your aspirations and your interest in Quadrature. For some roles there may be a few technical questions too.
Onsite Interviews
Next we invite candidates to come into our office in London for a morning or afternoon of face to face interviews. During these you’ll meet 2-3 people from the team to work through technical or case study questions. You’ll work with your interviewer to solve these problems; they are there to guide and brainstorm with you, so don’t be afraid to ask questions and be receptive to hints.
We won’t ask you to interview with us for weeks on end, but if you do come to our offices expect two or three rounds of onsite interviews.
Final Interviews
If the first round of onsite interviews go well then we will invite you back to meet a few more people, ending with Aidan (our CEO).
Whilst some of these interviews may have technical elements, there is nothing you need to prepare unless specifically asked to - just try to relax and be yourself. You’ll be meeting the leaders of our business, so try to bring some questions too!
Getting to know you
At various stages of the recruitment process we’re looking at cultural fit. This doesn’t mean we want to hire people just like us, as we realise how much that damages the diversity of a business. Instead, we’re looking at how people think, behave and communicate, which helps us understand what that person might be like to work with.
We appreciate that this may be daunting - all we ask that you be yourself, tell us what’s important to you and ask questions about what we’re like so that we can figure out if this is the right place for you.
Understanding your potential
Your knowledge and experience is very important, but these aren’t the only things we’re looking for, nor are they necessarily the most important. We spend a lot of time during our interviews looking at potential - namely what a candidate might be able to do. We look at your approach to learning, how you solve problems, how you think, what you ask and what you do when you’re not sure. So remember to think out loud and ask questions!
Interviewing tips
If you are invited to interview with us then these tips are worth remembering, so that you can get the most of your time with us.
- Be prepared. We’re not easy to find online, but you can research our industry and get a sense of what we do, which will give you some insights into our business before you meet with us.
- Think out loud. We want to hear how you think, learn, problem solve and explore. You don’t need to say much, but hearing what is spinning around your head when you’re considering a question or a problem is helpful!
- Ask questions. This is a two way street, we’re being interviewed too. If there’s something we’re not able to answer we’ll let you know, but we try to be as transparent as possible.
- Be pragmatic. It can be tempting to go for the perfect answer or perfect solution, but life isn’t perfect. Start small, build up, discuss the trade offs, ask clarifying questions, try and fail - you’ll get to a much better answer much faster.
- Be concise. Whilst we do want you to talk out loud and ask questions, we only have a finite amount of time with each other. Focus on the most important points and remember to circle back to the original question if you hear yourself going off topic.
Join us on our journey
There’s so much more we’ve imagined that we want to build, and we’ve only just begun.