The Douglas Partnership UK

The Douglas Partnership is a leading executive search firm dedicated to providing exceptional people for senior roles in the financial services sector, with a particular focus on wealth management. Based in London, we have established a strong reputation over the past 22 years for sourcing exceptional talent and completing the most challenging assignments for prestigious organisations in London, Scotland, UK regional centres, and overseas financial centres.

Our founder, Robin Douglas, has over 36 years of experience in executive search, which has enabled him to build an extensive network of contacts and gain a deep understanding of the financial services market's specific requirements. Our team's expertise, coupled with our extensive experience in discreet executive search, has helped us become a trusted partner to blue-chip and boutique financial services companies.

Our Specialisation

At the Douglas Partnership, our focus is predominantly on wealth management recruitment. We thoroughly understand the market, have an extensive network of contacts at all levels, and know the importance of discretion and absolute confidentiality. Our expertise covers various roles, including:

1. Business Management Director

2. Wealth Management Senior Private Banker

3. International Private Bank Head of Investment

4. Legal Firm Private Client Portfolio Director

5. Wealth Management Charity Fund Manager

6. Wealth Management Private Client Lawyer

7. Global Multi-Family Office

Why Choose Us?

• Extensive Contact Network: We have a vast network of contacts, giving us access to and respect from senior decision-makers in large and small organisations.
• Specialist Expertise: Our focus on wealth management recruitment means we have a deep understanding of the market and are well-positioned to help our clients find the best candidates.
• Experience: With over 22 years of experience, we have a proven track record of success in executive search and have completed the most challenging assignments for our clients.
• Confidentiality: We understand the importance of discretion and absolute confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Open and Honest Communication: We provide open, honest career advice and feedback, and many of the professionals we have placed have subsequently returned to us as clients to seek outstanding individuals for their organisations.

Representative Assignments

Here are some of our recent assignments:

1. Chair of Fundraising Development Board

2. Senior Research Analyst

Our Founder, Robin Douglas

Robin Douglas, our founder, has over 36 years of experience in executive search, advertising selection, and psychometric assessment. He has spent 8 years with a pre-eminent global search firm, where he ran the asset and wealth management practice in London. Robin has a unique ability to identify candidates who may not be the most obvious for the position, but whose subsequent performance has proved outstanding.