Nico Watson
About Nico Watson
Nico Watson is a Senior Recruiter currently working at Verse in New York, where he focuses on recruiting for technology teams. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having previously worked at Carta in various roles, and is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring processes.
Work at Verse Medical
Nico Watson has been employed as a Senior Recruiter at Verse Medical since 2023. In this role, he focuses on recruiting top talent for various positions within the organization. His responsibilities include managing the full-cycle hiring process and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to attract candidates. Based in New York, New York, Watson has been instrumental in enhancing the recruitment efforts at Verse Medical.
Previous Experience at Carta
Before joining Verse Medical, Nico Watson held multiple positions at Carta. He started as a Technical Sourcer from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to building the sourcing function across various technical domains. He then advanced to the role of Technical Recruiter from 2021 to 2023, where he designed and managed the full-cycle hiring process for the Security Engineering organization. Additionally, he mentored a team of sourcers and provided guidance to other recruiters on hiring for core engineering and niche technology teams.
Career Background in Recruitment
Nico Watson began his career in recruitment as a Recruiting Coordinator at Carta from 2018 to 2019. His experience in the recruitment field expanded as he transitioned to roles that involved technical sourcing and recruiting. Prior to his tenure at Carta, he served as a General Manager at Equator Coffees & Teas from 2016 to 2018, where he developed management and operational skills that contributed to his recruitment expertise.
Education and Expertise
Nico Watson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business (French) from The University of Texas at Arlington, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in recruitment, particularly in understanding diverse markets and cultural dynamics. Watson is also passionate about driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within recruitment processes, reflecting his commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Sourcing and Recruitment Initiatives
Throughout his career, Nico Watson has demonstrated expertise in leveraging creative sourcing methods to identify top talent. At Carta, he built out the sourcing function, covering various technical areas such as Engineering, Security, QA, Data, High Frequency Trading, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). His ability to design and own the hiring process for specialized teams showcases his strategic approach to recruitment.