Matthew Leon — CEO
Trading & Technology Headhunter working primarily with Tech Start-ups, Systematic Hedge Funds, HFTs, FinTechs, Blockchain, and Life Science companies. Focus on Tech / Trading / Research / Sales / GenAI / VC-backed start-ups. Whether it’s quant finance, core ML infrastructure, or experimental AI labs — I work where top technical talent is needed most. Most searches are across the US and Europe, with additional coverage in the UAE and Asia, supported from our Dubai, UK, and NY offices.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Trading recruitment expert with a focus on technology-driven solutions.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 14 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Trading Systems
- Venture Capital
- Professional Mentoring
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
- Enterprise Software
- Sales Force Development
- Go-to-market Strategy
Career Highlights
- Expert in recruiting for tech and trading sectors.
- Strong network across US, Europe, UAE, and Asia.
- Proven track record in venture capital and mentorship.
Work Experience
Durlston Partners
Director, Tech/AI & Trading (6 mos)
Third Republic
Business Lead (5 mos)
Biotech Partners
Junior Partner (1 yr 2 mos)
IndieBio
Mentor (2 yrs 2 mos)
Golden Thread Technology
Director, Head of Strategic Alliances (2 yrs 2 mos)
Howard-Sloan Search
Senior Consultant (1 yr 1 mo)
Senior Search Consultant (1 yr 8 mos)
Biotech Partners
Director, Life Science Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 3 mos)
Puckmasters Hockey Training Center
Hockey Coach (2 mos)
Southern Professional Hockey League
Professional Hockey Player (1 yr 4 mos)
Heartland Hockey Camp
Director of Goaltending (6 yrs 8 mos)
SUNY Geneseo
Development Assistant for the Department of College Advancement (7 mos)
Student Athlete (3 yrs 11 mos)
lululemon
Educator (1 yr 2 mos)
Boswell Construction
Construction Laborer (2 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Bachelor's degree at SUNY Geneseo