Meet Chris
Director, Cybernetic
North America
Chris Markley
Director
North America
Since graduating from McGill University in 2014, Chris has grown his career from Associate to Director with the JCW Group whilst being instrumental in the success of the company’s New York business. Responsible for creating and building the technology team in New York, Chris now leads Cybnernetic’s team in New York.
Recent placements
Head of Marketing Technology
Asset Management
Cyber & Privacy
Partner, Big 4 Firm
Machine Learning Developer
Robotics Firm
Trading Technology Director
Asset Management
Chris's areas of focus
I work with exceptional candidates with the following skill sets
Our latest jobs
Data Scientist
Amsterdam,
€60000 - €90000
JCW have been engaged by an IT Services company in the Netherlands who are hiring a Data…
Software Test Engineer
Eindhoven,
€55000 - €70000
On behalf of our client, a global digital consultancy based in Eindhoven, we are looking for Senior Test Engineers on…
Principal Software Engineer (Digital / IoT)
Santa Monica,
$110000 - $195000
On behalf of this client, a rapidly growing Digital Team, Cybernetic is searching for their next Principal…
Get to know Chris
What is the biggest problem your clients have when recruiting?
Finding the candidate who has the technical skills, whilst also being someone who is bold, collaborative and an overall strong cultural fit for the respective organization.
What is the most important skill as a recruiter?
Empathy is key. Understanding a situation from someone else’s perspective and genuinely understanding their motivations, whether it is a client or a candidate, makes a real difference in how successful you will be as a recruiter.
What's the last book you read?
The End is Always Near, Dan Carlin
Interesting fact about you
An avid fly-fisherman, Chris is tri-lingual in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Why work with us
We have the expertise to help you deliver projects, grow teams and accelerate business growth. Financial services recruitment specialists, we have an extensive network of skilled candidates, from graduates to C-suite, and a range of talent solutions to ensure you receive a service tailored for you. Whether you need a single employee or whole project team, we deliver people capable of making an impact from day one.
Industry specialist
You’ll only ever work with a genuine sector specialist with a strong industry network
Fast delivery
You’ll always receive a quick response and be presented with the most relevant CVs
Hiring partnership
We’ll work in partnership to plan, forecast and budget your hiring requirements
Talent Solution
We can support you with single placements, project teams, staff augmentation and more

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