Emerald Zebra operates as a specialist recruitment consultancy based in Cyprus, connecting technical talent with companies across FinTech, Tech, Finance, iGaming, RegTech, and Crypto sectors. Founded by Donna Stephenson, the firm runs from Limassol with coverage extending to Nicosia, Larnaca, and Paphos, while facilitating international placements across the UK, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM markets. The company positions itself against traditional recruitment models by emphasizing culture and values alignment alongside technical fit - a response to what it identifies as gaps in conventional hiring approaches.
The firm's methodology centers on relationship-driven placement rather than transactional filling of roles. Emerald Zebra leverages market intelligence and a global network to match candidates with employers based on long-term organizational goals and cultural compatibility, not just immediate skill requirements. This approach targets roles in financial technology, gaming platforms, regulatory technology, and cryptocurrency operations - sectors that have seen significant growth in Cyprus, with over 1,200 international companies relocating to the island since 2022 according to the company's market data.
Technical domains covered include recruitment and talent acquisition, international hiring coordination, labor market intelligence, and candidate-employer matching across specialized technology roles. The company's focus on FinTech and RegTech positions it at the intersection of finance, compliance, and emerging technology - areas where technical expertise must align with regulatory awareness and risk management capabilities. For candidates in these sectors, Emerald Zebra functions as a bridge between Cyprus's growing tech hub status and international opportunities across multiple regions.