Investment Banking Headhunters List

Investment Banking Interview Preparation

Below is a detailed list of headhunting and recruitment firms that operate

in the field of investment banking in London.

-Argyll Scott & Redgrave Partners (www.argyllscott.co.uk & www.redgravepartners.com)

Sister firms, one catering for junior and middle management (Argyll Scott), and the other focused on executive search
(Redgrave Partners) in Private Equity, Corporate Finance and Corporate Development disciplines. Clients include
large cap LBO funds, mid cap, growth equity and distressed turnaround funds.

Contact Name: Matt Steeds

email: msteeds@redgravepartners

contact phone: +44 (0) 207 936 1130

-Alan Mitchell (www.alan-mitchell.co.uk)

Alan Mitchell is a financial markets city recruitment and search firm specialising in the areas of investment banking,
private equity, equities and fixed income from analyst to MD/Partner level. Corporate finance coverage includes
Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Broking, Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets in
Investment Banks, Funds, Advisory Boutiques, Brokerage Houses and Accountancy Firms.
Equities clients include investment banks, regional specialists, mid-cap security houses, boutique brokers, specialist
brokers, agency brokers and execution only houses with the team focussed on equity research,equity sales. Fixed
Income coverage includes Credit, Bonds, Interest Rates and Derivatives.

email: info@alan-mitchell.co.uk

contact phone: 020 34407655

- Arkesden Partners (www.arkesden.com)

Dedicated stand alone Investment Banking team with a track record and experience of the sector for over twelve
years. Typical mandates at the Analyst to Director levels. M&A, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, ECM, Corporate
Broking, Country and Sector Coverage. Mandates are focussed on the UK and wider EMEA space. Partnering with
clients on trends in the Investment Banking market including compensation trends (2013 Analyst report), analysis of
strategic and cultural differences between Banks and up to date knowledge of hiring patterns.

Contact: Adam Cairns

Email: awc@arkesden.com

Phone: +44 (0) 203 762 202

- Austin Andrew (www.austinandrew.co.uk)

Started with the vision to fill a perceived gap in the market for a mid level contingency firm with the service ethos of an
executive search firm. Our experienced Consultants joined Austin Andrew to establish lasting and mutually beneficial
business relationships with our clients. We strive to develop a long term understanding of our clients built upon trust
and integrity, and we always aim to exceed expectations. We believe that this provides both stability for us and value
for our clients, who benefit from our in-depth understanding of their business unique selling points.

Areas covered include M&A / Corporate Finance, Private Equity (Growth Equity, Leveraged Buyout, Venture Capital)
and Corporate Development

Clients include large cap LBO funds, Mid cap, Growth Equity, Debt Funds, Venture Capital Trusts, Corporates,
Advisory Boutiques, Investment Banks, Private Banks and Hedge Funds.

contact name: Zoe Manners

email: enquiries@austinandrew.co.uk

contact phone: +44 (0) 207 153 1666

-The Bloomsbury Group (www.thebloomsburygroup.com)

Focuses on debt, equity and derivative sales, trading and research; wealth management; financial management,
operations and middle office; credit and market risk and private equity

-Circle Square (www.circlesquare.co.uk)

Finance and Banking focus, with good coverage of boutiques

-Cobalt Recruitment (www.cobaltrecruitment.com)

Specialist recruitment provider to the Real Estate, Finance, Infrastructure and Energy sectors

-Dartmouth Partners (www.dartmouthpartners.com)

Dartmouth Partners recruits individuals with an outstanding academic or professional background into firms who
recognise that a competitive edge is gained by finding and hiring the best human capital available. They work with
candidates broadly from 0-10 years experience.
Graduates: they run outsourced Graduate recruitment for Investment banks, Consultancies and High Flier Schemes
for small businesses up to FTSE 250 companies.
Experienced professionals: they help 2nd and 3rd jobbers in M&A, PE, Consulting, Asset management, Hedge Funds,
and Corporates

Contact Name: Logan Naidu

email: logan.naidu@dartmouthpartners.com

contact phone: +44 (0) 203 638 5101

-Finance Professionals (www.financeprofessionals.com)

General corporate finance recruiting firm that also covers capital markets

-Greenwich Partners (www.greenwichpartners.co.uk)

Greenwich Partners are a search and selection firm focused on Buy and sell side equity research, Private Equity,
credit and debt investment funds, asset management, alternative investments such as fund of funds and secondaries
and corporate development and strategy. The firm focuses on targeting candidates from strategy consulting firms,
research houses, investment banks and other private equity or investment firms. Most of their work is at the Analyst to
Director level.

Contact Name: James Heath or Sue Carter

email: james.heath@greenwichpartners.co.uk

contact phone: +44 (0) 207 953 4066

-Grainger West (www.graingerwest.co.uk)

Small independent recruitment boutique covering financial services broadly, including corporate finance and sales &
trading.

-KEA Consultants (www.keaconsultants.com)

Focuses on placing junior candidates in investment banking, private equity and hedge funds

-Kinsey Allen (www.kinseyallen.com)

Broad-finance recruitment firms with strong relationships with most investment banks and boutiques

-Marks Sattin (www.markssattin.co.uk/corporate-finance)

Specialises in advisory and investment space for experienced corporate financiers

-Michael Page Financial Services (www.michaelpage.co.uk)

Large recruiting firms that has a division that focuses on financial services

-Mirage Recruitment (www.miragerecruitment.com)

Specialist recruiter focusing on hedge funds and corporate finance

-Morgan McKinley (www.morganmckinley.com)

Active recruiting firms that focuses on finance, banking and accounting sectors

-One Search (www.one-search.co.uk)

Purely specialised finance-focused search firm with broad coverage across both buy and sell side, with strong
relationships with many investment banks and PE funds

-Options Group (www.optionsgroup.com)

General corporate finance firm with offices in NY, London, HK and Tokyo

-Selby Jennings (www.selbyjennings.com)

Global Financial recruiter (covers US, Europe, Asia and Middle East) that focuses on any function in financial
institutions.

-Shepherd Little (www.shepherdlittle.com)

Small recruiting firm specialising in investment banking, corporate banking and asset management

-Stevenson James (www.stevensonjames.com)

Independent financial services recruiter that focuses on the more senior end of the market

-Walker Hamill (www.walkerhamill.com)

Walker Hamill is a leading recruiter in corporate finance/M&A, working with both investment banks and boutiques. We
recruit from Senior Analyst through to Managing Director level and have been selected on numerous occasions as the
Managing Agent for multi-vacancy assignments.

Contact : Tim Smith tsmith@walkerhamill.com

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