We Don't Search.
We Hunt.
Like the ocelot, Latin America's most precise and agile predator, we move with purpose, finding the right talent that fits your needs and culture.
We enable organizations to access talent across borders through two distinct solutions, each designed to help you build the right team, wherever your business is headed:
- Nearshoring(learn why nearshoring with Ocelot TALENT) helping Pre-Seed to Series B founders scale with top-tier talent in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina.
- US Market Expansion(learn why US Market Expansion with Ocelot TALENT) delivering US based Talent for international companies establishing or expanding their US footprint.
Why Nearshoring with Ocelot TALENT
The Same Hire. A Fraction of the Cost.
World-class engineers, tech specialists and senior professionals. Culturally aligned, working your hours, at a fraction of domestic cost.
When you partner with us, you're not outsourcing a search. You're unleashing a hunter.
- Bilingual, culturally aligned professionals
- Real-time collaboration in your timezone
- Up to 65% cost savings vs domestic hiring
- Rigorous vetting process
- 20+ years of LATAM expertise
- Ready to deliver from day one
Up to 65%*
Reduction on total cost of employment
#1*
Value for Money Talent Pool for US Startups
Under 10%*
Attrition, around half the US tech average
18-21 Days*
Average Time to Hire
*All figures reflect Ocelot TALENT internal client data and/or third-party market research. Cost savings, attrition and retention outcomes vary by role, seniority, and market conditions. “#1 value for money” reflects a multi-factor assessment vs. alternative global hiring markets for US-based startups.
Why US Market Expansion with Ocelot TALENT
Enter or Expand in the US Market with the Right Team
We're based in the US with local recruiters working your market. Our founders have entered multiple international markets themselves, including this one, so we know what a first hire has to carry.
We bring compensation data and market insight so you can build an offer that competes, then run a tailored search against it.
- Market mapping included in every committed search
- Every candidate interviewed by us before you see them
- Guidance on where US hiring most often goes wrong
- Our 90-day guarantee applies to US searches too
- Direct sourcing, not job ads and inbound applications
- A single point of contact from brief to placement
What Sets Us Apart
US-Based
Local recruiters with on-the-ground market knowledge.
Global
Founders who have entered multiple international markets, including this one.
Full Coverage
Tech and non-tech, from support roles to C-level search.
Data-Led
Compensation benchmarking so you know what the market actually pays.
For US Startup Founders or International Organizations
Two Ways to Engage
Direct Hire
We find them.
You own the relationship.
The fastest path to a permanent, dedicated team member, and you own 100% of the employment relationship.
- We search, vet, and present the best-fit candidates.
- Once hired, the employment relationship is 100% yours, fully integrated into your team.
- We guide you through onboarding and compliance, and stay involved with your hire long after they start.
- 90-day guarantee, if it's not the right fit, we replace at no extra cost.
Investment · Nearshoring
16% of annual base salary
One-time placement fee. No recurring charges.
Investment · US Market
Fixed $ fee
Defined based on the specific search.
Staffing
We handle
everything.
An all-in solution with a fixed monthly cost, fast to start, zero administrative burden.
- Pre-vetted candidates with a clear monthly bill rate, you choose who joins.
- We manage payroll, compliance, benefits, and legal employment.
- Faster time-to-start, ideal for teams that need to move now.
- Same talent commitment as a full-time hire. No quality trade-off.
Investment
Fixed monthly bill rate
Transparent per-person pricing. Presented upfront.
Beyond the Two Models
Bespoke Solutions.
Looking for different recruitment solutions, or an Enterprise organization? We tailor custom-made recruitment solutions to fit your needs.
The Difference
What Happens After Placement
Most firms disappear the day your hire starts. We don't.
- Performance tracking - AI-powered, and visible to both sides.
- Two-way check-ins - regular conversations with you, and with the person we placed.
- Coaching and upskilling - continuous, for the life of the placement.
Roles we help you recruit
World-Class Tech Professionals
Access the same caliber of talent that powers Silicon Valley's most innovative companies, placed across Latin America and in the United States.
Core AI / ML Engineering
- AI / ML Engineer
- AI Research Scientist / Engineer
- Applied AI / Agent Engineer
AI Infrastructure & Data
- ML Infra / MLOps Engineer
- Inference / Performance Engineer
- Data Infrastructure Engineer
Technical GTM
- Sales / Solutions Engineer
- Implementation Consultant
Platform & Cloud
- Backend / Platform Engineer
- Cloud Engineer / Architect
- DevOps / SRE / Cloud Engineer
- Full-stack / Product Engineer
Software Development
- Developer / Engineer (Front, back, full-stack)
- Solutions & Technical Architect
- Enterprise AE
Business Apps & ERP
- SAP
- Oracle
- MS Dynamics
Security & Data
- Security / AppSec Engineer
- AI Security / Red-Team Engineer
- Data Scientist / Analytics
Technical Leadership & Founding
- Founding Engineer
- CTO / VP Eng
- Technical COS
Roles we help you recruit
World-Class Operational Professionals
Skilled, bilingual business professionals who keep your operations running, your customers happy, and your pipeline full. Recruited in Latin America and the US.
Finance & Accounting
AP/AR, financial analysis, FP&A, and controllership functions that keep your numbers accurate, your close on time, and your leadership informed.
- Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist
- Staff / Senior Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- FP&A Analyst / Manager
- Controller / Assistant Controller
- Payroll & Billing Specialist
Customer Experience & Sales Support
Bilingual inside sales, account management, and customer success roles that support your clients and help grow revenue from your existing accounts.
- Bilingual Inside Sales Representative
- Account Manager
- Customer Success Manager
- Customer Support Specialist
- Onboarding / Implementation Specialist
- Sales Support Coordinator
Supply Chain & Procurement
Supply chain and procurement professionals who improve planning, sourcing, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance across your operation.
- Supply Chain Analyst / Planner
- Procurement Specialist / Manager
- Sourcing & Category Manager
- Demand & Inventory Planner
- Logistics / Distribution Manager
- Supplier Quality & Operations Specialist
Sales & Marketing
Digital marketing, analytics, sales operations, and demand generation talent that fills your pipeline and turns data into growth.
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Analytics & Data Specialist
- Sales Operations / Enablement Manager
- Demand Generation Manager
- SDR / BDR
- Content & Social Media Specialist
Our Reach
Where We Hire
Delivering talent across the Americas
Mexico
1-2 hrs behind ET
Same working day as the US
- • Full-Stack Engineers
- • Mobile Developers
- • DevOps
- • Sales
- • Customer Service
Colombia
Within 1 hr of ET
Rapidly growing tech ecosystem
- • Backend Engineers
- • Cloud Architects
- • QA Specialists
- • Customer Service
Brazil
1-2 hrs ahead of ET
Largest LATAM talent pool
- • Data Engineers
- • AI/ML Experts
- • Fintech Specialists
- • Marketing
Argentina
1-2 hrs ahead of ET
Strong technical education system
- • Frontend Engineers
- • UX Engineers
- • Tech Leads
- • Marketing
United States
ET to PT
Every role, nationwide
- • Tech and Engineering
- • Operations and Finance
- • Sales and Marketing
- • Executive Search
WHO WE ARE
The Team Behind Ocelot
The founding team has lived and worked across multiple international markets, including decades in Latin America and now the United States. We've delivered roles from customer service through to C-level search assignments.
We've also made the move our clients are making. Into an unfamiliar market, a different language, another way of working, more than once. It's why we know where it goes wrong.
FAQ
Questions We Hear (And How We Handle Them)
Q: How does timezone alignment work?
A: Every region we work in has core overlap with US timezones. Mexico is 1-2 hours behind US Eastern, Colombia within an hour of it, and Brazil and Argentina 1-2 hours ahead. You'll have real-time collaboration without the 12-hour delay of offshoring.
Q: In which country do you search?
A: Depending on the talent you are looking for, we will find the best place to hire. We have 20+ years of LATAM knowledge. We will search in every country, with special focus in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina.
Q: What if it doesn't work out?
A: 90-day guarantee. If the hire isn't working, whether that's performance, culture fit, or an unexpected departure, notify us within the guarantee window and we'll replace them at no additional placement fee. The guarantee applies to Direct Hire placements. Exclusions apply where the role, compensation, or working conditions change materially after placement.
Q: What about payroll, taxes, and compliance?
A: Via our Staffing model, we manage payroll, statutory benefits, and employment compliance in each country through licensed local partners, so you get one invoice per month and zero paperwork. We're not a law firm, and we always recommend clients take independent advice on their specific obligations.
Q: How is this different from an EOR or AOR?
A: An EOR is an employment mechanism. It employs someone on your behalf once you've already found them. It doesn't find them. We're a search firm first. We identify, vet and place the person. Where you also need someone employed compliantly in-country, our Staffing model covers that through licensed local partners, so you can take both from us or just the search. The practical difference: an EOR hands you a payroll solution. We hand you a person, and stay involved after they start.
Q: How do you vet candidates?
A: Every search starts with a calibration conversation so we understand the role, the team and what success looks like in the first year. We then source directly rather than waiting on applications, using a combination of automated and personal outreach across the market. Every candidate is interviewed by us before you see them. We assess capability against your brief, and we assess fit. How they work, what they're looking for, and whether this is a move that makes sense for them in three years rather than three months. We verify employment references and professional credentials, and where appropriate we run technical assessments on your behalf. You receive a succinct shortlist of qualified candidates, not a stack of CVs.
Q: Nobody in the US has heard of us. Can you still attract strong candidates?
A: Yes, and it's the part most companies underestimate. The people worth hiring aren't applying to job ads, so a weak employer brand matters less than you'd think. What matters is whether someone can tell your story properly in a first conversation. That's the work. It does change the profile you should hire. People who have only ever operated with a well-known name behind them often struggle without one, whatever the function. We screen for that specifically. We've also done this ourselves. The founding team has entered multiple international markets, including the US, so we know what the first hire has to carry.
Contact Us
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