Graduating from University College London with a degree in Economics, Hillel started his career on NatWest's graduate training programme. After four years spent in branch and mid-corporate lending, he gained a promotion to Assistant Manager on a leading IT project. He then joined a Bank of Ireland subsidiary which ran the Post Office's foreign exchange service, helping take it from a 0% to 12% market share in four years. As Senior Operations Manager, Hillel was second in command, responsible for 50 staff.

At Epoq Hillel takes ultimate responsibility for the smooth running of the company, leading, managing and recruiting staff as required. He helps to formulate strategic and operational objectives, then ensures they are achieved.