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Connecting people with roles that fit. From our New York base, we place contract and permanent talent across two specialist practices — Technology and Financial Services — supporting teams that need depth, speed, and the right hire.
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Financial Services

Focussing on recruiting non-investment professionals for buy & sell side organisations.
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Software Engineering

We specialize in sourcing niche skills across software development and emerging tech.
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Microsoft Solutions

Hire experienced Microsoft 365 professionals to support collaboration, security, compliance, and productivity across your business.

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Discover how organizations across Microsoft Solutions, Software Engineering, and Financial Services have benefited from our expertise.

“GoodmanMasson was incredibly helpful throughout the entire interview process. Theyalways checked in before and after my interviews to help with preparation andkeep me updated with next steps. Even though we were in different time zonesand I was on holiday they always made sure to take time out of their day tocheck in and help me stay on top of the interview process. I always feltincredibly supported and would highly recommend them to others”

Compliance Associate, Algorithmic Trading Firm

“I can'trecommend Goodman Masson enough; they were a massive help in securing my newposition. They kept everyone informed throughout every step of the process,ensuring seamless communication and fast turnarounds. While their efforts ledto me getting a new position quickly, I certainly would have continued workingwith them on other opportunities had it been necessary.” ­­

Senior Software Engineer

"GoodmanMasson has been an invaluable partner in helping our firm grow by understandingand adapting to the unique hiring challenges of a specialized Microsoftservices firm. Their flexibility and deep understanding of our business needshave been instrumental in sourcing top-tier talent, both on a contractor andfull-time basis."

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can Goodman Masson help with Compliance or Risk hiring specifically?

    Yes, Compliance and Risk are two of our core financial services specialisms, and we regularly place professionals into these functions for buy-side and sell-side firms.

  • Do you place investment professionals or traders?

    No. Our Financial Services practice focuses specifically on non-investment functions — the operational, risk, and control roles that keep financial institutions running — rather than front-office investment or trading roles.

  • Do you support Investor Relations and Fundraising hires?

    Yes. Investor Relations and Fundraising are part of our financial services coverage, alongside related functions like Product Control and Valuations.

  • How does Goodman Masson approach candidate fit in financial services?

    We take a people-first approach, understanding both a client's technical requirements and a candidate's long-term career goals, recognizing how significant the right role is to someone's working life.

  • What financial services roles does Goodman Masson recruit for?

    Our New York Financial Services team specializes in non-investment professional roles, covering Operations, Risk, Compliance, Marketing, Investor Relations, Fundraising, Product Control, and Valuations.

  • What types of firms do you work with in financial services?

    We work with both buy-side and sell-side organizations, connecting them with professionals across the critical support and control functions essential to how these firms operate.

  • Can Goodman Masson help me find hard-to-source AI or machine learning talent?

    Yes. We specialize in niche, hard-to-find expertise across software engineering, machine learning, and applied AI, drawing on a trusted, long-term network of vetted candidates built through years of relationship-building and deep market knowledge.

  • Do you focus on startups or larger companies?

    We work primarily with venture-backed startups, partnering closely with founders and engineering leaders to place senior engineers, AI experts, and technical leaders who shape product direction at critical growth stages.

  • Do you offer contract or only permanent software engineering hires?

    We support both contract and permanent software engineering hires, giving businesses the flexibility to staff a time-sensitive project or build out a long-term engineering function.

  • Do you recruit for Azure Cloud projects specifically?

    Yes. We place experienced consultants on Azure Cloud projects, supporting organizations through cloud migration, infrastructure, and ongoing optimization work.

  • What seniority levels do you place

    from junior developers to CTOs?

  • What software engineering roles does Goodman Masson recruit for?

    We recruit across the full software engineering spectrum — from front-end and back-end developers to mobile, data, and platform engineers — as well as specialists in machine learning and applied AI.

  • Who leads Goodman Masson's software engineering practice?

    Our software engineering, machine learning, and AI recruitment is led by Bethan James, whose team works exclusively with venture-backed startups on engineering hires.

  • Can you help with Microsoft Security hiring?

    Yes, Microsoft Security is one of our three core Microsoft Technology specialisms, and we source consultants dedicated to protecting Microsoft environments and data.

  • Is Microsoft Technology recruitment contract-only or also permanent?

    We provide specialist contract talent across our Microsoft Technology practice, giving clients access to experienced consultants for critical, time-sensitive projects across the US.

  • What areas of Microsoft Technology does Goodman Masson cover?

    We provide specialist contract talent across Microsoft Modern Workplace, Azure Cloud, and Microsoft Security, supporting the full breadth of an organization's Microsoft ecosystem.

  • What is Microsoft Modern Workplace recruitment?

    It's staffing for roles focused on productivity, collaboration, and communication tools within the Microsoft ecosystem, helping organizations get the most out of platforms like Microsoft 365 as they modernize how their teams work.

  • What stage of a Microsoft project can Goodman Masson support?

    Our consultants support Microsoft Technology projects at every stage, from initial implementation through adoption and long-term optimization.

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