We connect the world's best talent with the world's best companies
DeepTalent is a global hiring platform built for ambitious teams. We combine human expertise with data-driven matching to deliver elite talent in days, not months.
A message from our Founder
I sit at the intersection of two worlds the global economy has never properly connected: Africa's deep pool of credentialled finance talent, and the Global North's growing demand for it.
That gap is not a problem. It is infrastructure waiting to be built. That is what I am building.
For close to 20 years, I operated in African structured finance — leading transactions across oil & gas, real estate, corporate banking, and infrastructure worth over $2 billion collectively. I structured petroleum trading lines for several energy companies during Nigeria's most turbulent market conditions and was an active observer of the syndicate that financed the $2 billion acquisition of Shell's 40% stake in one of the OMLs — one of the most significant upstream energy transactions in Nigerian history.
DeepTalent Platform
The workforce infrastructure I am building to deploy Africa's finest finance, technology, and compliance professionals into demanding global financial services environments. Not a staffing agency or a job board. Infrastructure that changes how talent and opportunity flow between continents.
We launched recently. We already have a signed client in Florida, active partnership discussions across the UK, and a pipeline that confirms the demand for this model.
If you lead a boutique asset manager, private credit fund, fintech, family office, or financial services firm in the UK, US, Canada, or Australia — and need credentialled, pre-vetted finance or compliance professionals ready to perform — we should talk.
If you are a serious professional from the Global South seeking world-class opportunities without leaving the continent — we are building for you.
Meet the Leaders
Driving innovation and building Africa's most trusted global talent infrastructure.
Joshua Raymond Onifade
MD/CEO
Leading the infrastructure revolution. Nearly 20 years in African structured finance, transforming how talent flows across continents.
LinkedInAdedayo Setro A.
DMD, DeepTalent Platform
Scaling excellence. Dedicated to building systems that connect Africa's finest professionals with global opportunities.
LinkedInHow DeepTalent began
World-class talent shouldn't be limited by geography, and high-growth companies shouldn't have to choose between speed, cost, and quality.
We started by partnering with the most ambitious startups and scale-ups, helping them build remote-first teams in finance, engineering, data, and operations — deploying Africa's finest finance, technology, and compliance professionals into demanding global financial services environments.
Our approach is different. We don't just match resumes to job descriptions. We invest deeply in understanding your team, culture, and goals to make placements that last.
What we stand for
Four principles that guide every placement and every relationship.
Quality over quantity
Only the top 3% of applicants make it through our rigorous vetting process.
Global by design
We source talent worldwide so companies get the best, not the closest.
Speed without compromise
Shortlists in 48 hours. Hires that last for years.
Trust and transparency
Clear pricing, no hidden fees, ethical hiring practices.
Ready to build with the best?
Join companies building world-class teams with DeepTalent.