Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Financial Services Executive Search
Established in 2001, The Douglas Partnership has built an enviable reputation as a specialist executive search consultancy focused on the financial services sector. With 24 years of industry experience and a founder possessing 38 years of expertise, we combine deep market knowledge with an extensive network of contacts to deliver exceptional talent for senior roles. Our core focus on wealth management recruitment ensures we understand the unique requirements of this niche market, from private banking to investment management. We maintain absolute discretion throughout the search process, handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Our bespoke approach extends to both clients seeking top-tier professionals and candidates pursuing career opportunities, supported by services including psychometric assessment and recruitment advertising.The firm's proven track record is evidenced by long-standing client relationships and testimonials highlighting our precision in matching candidates to roles. Our international networks enable us to fulfill assignments across global financial centres while maintaining rigorous selection standards through in-person interviews. We provide comprehensive candidate reports with subjective assessments and maintain ongoing support post-placement to ensure successful transitions.
Services
Executive Search
Recruitment Advertising
Ad Hoc Consultancy
Research Projects
Psychometric Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have 24 years of specialist experience in financial services recruitment
- Our founder possesses 38 years of executive search expertise
- We maintain absolute confidentiality throughout the search process
- We provide bespoke services tailored to specific organisational needs
- We have an extensive international network of industry contacts
What people say
Extensive network
Discreet service
High-calibre candidates
Spot on interpretation
Successful interactions
Services
Executive Search
We specialise in identifying exceptional senior professionals for wealth management and financial services roles. Our rigorous selection process includes in-person interviews and comprehensive candidate assessments. With international networks spanning global financial centres, we deliver tailored solutions for both permanent and interim positions while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the search process.
Recruitment Advertising
Our media buying expertise enables cost-effective recruitment advertising campaigns across national and trade press. We advise on advertisement design and placement strategies, leveraging our industry relationships to negotiate competitive rates. This service complements our executive search capabilities by expanding candidate reach through targeted media channels.
Ad Hoc Consultancy
We provide specialist advice on financial services market dynamics including competitor analysis and compensation benchmarks. Our sector expertise covers investment management trends, regulatory compliance matters and talent availability assessments. Clients benefit from our ongoing market intelligence to inform strategic recruitment decisions and organisational planning.
Research Projects
Our pre-search studies evaluate candidate availability and remuneration expectations for specific roles. We conduct targeted research to identify skill-set availability and geographical talent pools. This service helps clients assess recruitment feasibility before commissioning full searches, saving time and resources through data-driven decision-making.
Psychometric Assessment
We offer psychometric testing to measure candidates' skills and personality traits relevant to specific roles. This assessment tool helps predict job performance and cultural fit. Our clients use these insights to make more informed hiring decisions, particularly for senior positions requiring specific behavioural competencies.
People
Robin Douglas
Founder
With 38 years' experience in executive search, Robin founded the company in 2001 after eight years leading a global search firm's wealth management practice. A former British Army officer and Lloyds broker, he combines military discipline with financial services expertise to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes.
Questions
What areas do you specialise in?
We focus primarily on wealth management recruitment including private banking, investment management and charity fund management across London, UK regional centres and global financial hubs.
How do you maintain confidentiality?
We handle all searches with absolute discretion, ensuring sensitive information remains protected throughout the recruitment process for both clients and candidates.
What services do you offer?
Our services include executive search, recruitment advertising, market research, psychometric assessment and ad hoc consultancy on compensation and sector trends.
How do you select candidates?
We conduct rigorous in-person interviews and provide detailed assessments of candidates' suitability, including their compatibility with both the role and organisational culture.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, our extensive international networks enable us to complete assignments in overseas financial centres while maintaining our UK market expertise.
How are fees structured?
We provide tailored fee structures based on the specific requirements of each assignment, with transparent pricing agreed upfront before commencing any search.
