As the Co-Head of Technology for Selby Jennings in New York, I am responsible for spearheading the overall direction and strategy for our Financial Technology division. We provide best practice recruitment consultation & solutions within five key verticals of technology: Software Development, Cloud & Infrastructure, Data, Business Technology, and Creative Technology. Our teams specialize working with Buy-Side Funds, Quant & Prop Trading, Banks, and various providers and vendors of FinTech solutions (i.e. Crypto Exchanges, Trading Platforms, OMS/EMS Vendors).In addition to the above responsibilities, my specific purview is within our Cloud & Infrastructure Technology, and Business Technology sectors where I am tasked with the overall vision and blueprint for the growth of the division. Some of our specialties include but are not limited to:Systems & Network EngineeringDevOps & Cloud EngineeringSite Reliability EngineeringData Warehousing & Business IntelligenceFPGA EngineeringSupport EngineeringProduct & Project ManagementBusiness & Data AnalysisIf you are interested in learning more about our technology desk, the clients that we represent, the financial technology market or services that we provide, then please reach out to me:Email: suraj.sharma@selbyjennings.comPhone: 646-253-0220

Was responsible for the growth and build of the data technology division for core banking and financial consulting firms.

Worked with students assessing their needs and assisting them.

• Responsible for acquiring new business clients seeking website design, search engine optimization, and social media services • Consulted with businesses to understand their needs and build customized service packages• Developed new sales model for associates focused on more efficient sales strategies and cold calling techniques

• Drove sales for new corporate and consumer clients using cold calling, corporate visits, and client referrals• Provided follow-up support and administrative service for over twelve accounts in the New York region including payroll questions, billing inquiries, and account management• Led in-person enrollment information sessions for local businesses by conducting product seminars and answering prospective client questions

• Processed new client quotes by researching rates and policy options in order to support the sales force• Assisted clients with policy questions regarding their coverage, documentation, billing issues, and changes to their insurance• Engaged prospective clients by researching their policy needs and providing new rate quote information