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Payments recruiter turns industry model on its head with fixed-price search

Senior Business Correspondent
18 Feb, 2026
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Michael Sainsbury
Senior Business Correspondent
18 Feb, 2026
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Paralel founder Craig Danvers said commission-based agencies can no longer justify their fees in an era where LinkedIn has democratised candidate access.
Payments recruiter turns industry model on its head with fixed-price search
Craig Danvers, founder of Paralel has launched a fixed-price recruitment model specifically targeting fintech and payments companies.Sponsored Content

Paralel founder Craig Danvers said commission-based agencies can no longer justify their fees in an era where LinkedIn has democratised candidate access.

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