Eric Benda has over 30 years of technology experience in the financial space. As the owner and CTO of Soundshore Technology Group he provided IT design, support and compliance solutions to Hedge Funds, PE firms, REITs and other alternative investment firms. Early in his career he worked for Reuters providing options trading support on the NYSE and AMEX floors. He holds a BS in Finance for Fordham and resides in Boulder CO with his wife.

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Chelsea Schwerzler has been immersed in the recruiting space for over 8 years. Her ability to work in different disciplines and create lasting relationships with candidates and clients contributes to her success. She has worked both internally and in agency settings with 4 years in each space. She truly has a deep understanding of full life cycle recruiting and is extremely resourceful in her sourcing tactics and interview techniques. In addition to her role at Finer Recruiting Chelsea is a part time Fit Pro and teaches indoor cycling classes.

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John Dundon has five years of agency recruitment experience spanned across the Information Technology sector. He’s placed Director to C-level technology leaders, and helped build teams of software developers, quantitative researchers,  user experience designers, data scientists, and product leaders in that time. Focusing on opportunities to assist all areas of the digital product lifecycle, John is a true recruitment consultant who advises executives on hiring strategy without bias. He has developed a reputation as someone who is always able to deliver the candidates that hiring managers want to hire, while also providing a white-glove candidate experience and building lasting relationships.

Lesley Christophory is an Executive Recruiter with experience in the financial services industry. Lesley is also responsible for administrative and IT support at Finer Recruiting. Lesley’s experience in the world of recruiting has provided her with a strong understanding of the talent-matching process as well as the value of facilitating candidate placements that align with the values and cultures of client companies. From sourcing candidates to guiding interview processes and overseeing onboarding, Lesley’s goal is to make the perfect placement through best business practices and a can-do attitude.

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Jessica Mcintyre is a Senior Executive Recruiter with experience in the financial services industry. Jessica has a passion for connecting top talent with leading organizations in the finance sector.  With over a decade of experience, Jessica possesses a keen understanding of the intricate demands of the financial industry. She leverages her extensive network and expertise which has earned her a reputation for excellence with both clients and candidates. Jessica attended Long Island University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Financial Management

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Julie El Taher is an Executive Recruiter with a diverse background in trading and finance. Julie began her career on Wall Street at Salomon Smith Barney. She then was an early joiner at Bloomberg Tradebook, where she worked on building their electronic international equity business in the US. Julie later went on to become a Managing Director at Credit Suisse, where she helped build AES (Advanced Execution Services) responsible for electronic and high frequency trading in Canada, LATAM, Europe and APAC out of the Americas. She holds degrees in Economics and Design from Fordham University and Parsons School of Design. 

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