Investment Banking Recruiters

Our Approach to Investment Banking Recruitment

We only consider our recruiting services successful when our client firms experience growth as a result of the perfect hire. As such, we focus on prioritizing each client’s unique requirements, customizing our recruiting process accordingly.

We begin the recruitment process with a thorough analysis of our client’s firm to gain a better understanding of the areas that could be enhanced by the right talent placement. We use the insights we gather during this initial evaluation to establish the hiring criteria that will guide us throughout the rest of the search. Our recruiters then start scouting the market for potential candidates, leveraging our vast network for recommendations and referrals.

A core principle of our modus operandi is a steadfast devotion to diversity and inclusion. We recognize the benefits that different viewpoints can contribute to a company, especially in a field as wide as investment banking. Thus, we do not discriminate against candidates’ age, gender, or skin color when recommending someone for a role.

Once we have identified a pool of suitable talent for our client’s role, we contact every individual to assess their motivation and interest in it. From there, we perform a series of competency tests to evaluate their technical skills, experience, behavioral traits, and leadership qualities.

We present the finalists in a detailed report that clients can examine and reach a conclusion on who to hire.

Behind Our Recruitment Process

At the very beginning of Keller’s inception, we used a single, standard approach that did not account for the unique differences between firms. Though this method yielded satisfactory outcomes for searches requiring a large volume of placements, we quickly learned it was insufficient for recruiting higher-level roles, which typically require additional time and resources.

We began reforming our recruitment process after one particular placement for a prominent client fell through because we had not considered the finer details of the role. Although the candidate we put forward for the position was competent, they were lacking in their cultural alignment, which caused friction between them and the current members of our client’s team. This led to the former’s untimely departure, landing our client back at square one.

To prevent a similar incident from occurring again in the future, we began to focus on addressing our customers’ unique recruitment needs and challenges instead of applying a one-size-fits-all approach. After this pivotal shift, we began seeing an increase in the number of successful hires we were making, to such an extent that we rose through the ranks of the world’s best recruiting firms. Today, our reputation for reliability and high-quality candidates continues to win us international recognition, and employers from around the globe rely on us to fill their most critical roles.

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Areas We Specialize In

Investment banking comprises a vast array of services and specialties. We at Keller Executive Search place candidates in positions in many fields within the investment banking sector, for example:

• Asset Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Debt Capital Markets (DCM)
• Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
• Leveraged Finance (LevFin)
• Private Equity
• Structured Finance
• Sales and Trading
• Real Estate Investment Banking
• Private Banking/Wealth Management
• Commodities
• Prime Brokerage
• Foreign Exchange (Forex)
• Risk Management
• Financial Sponsors

Positions We Fill in the Investment Banking Industry

At Keller, our goal is to identify the most qualified investment banking talent for our clients in the sector. We do this by utilizing our deep understanding of the industry and leveraging an extensive global network cultivated over decades inside the investment banking community. Additionally, our team maintains dialogues with decision-makers in the industry, giving us real-time insights into the movements in the job market.

Part of what makes our investment banking recruiting process stand out is our commitment to never being boxed into a pre-set list of titles. We routinely source professionals who have the skills and capabilities to make meaningful impacts in executive or leadership positions – be it directors or associates capable of leading live transactions or first-year analysts who can originate new opportunities and guide sector strategy. Because we spend as much time speaking with candidates as with clients, we can surface professionals who are not actively on the market yet possess the niche skill sets that can drive impact, innovation, and business growth.

Furthermore, every search begins with a collaborative scoping session involving business heads and human resources so we understand the commercial objectives, cultural nuances, and timetable of our clients. We then combine this with proprietary market-mapping technology and a rigorous interview process to validate each prospect’s accounting skills, valuation proficiency, and deal execution history while also probing soft skills such as leadership and the ability to mentor junior talent. Only candidates who meet certain benchmarks are shortlisted and presented to our clients for further interviewing and hiring.

Why Choose Keller as your Investment Banking Recruitment Partner?

Developing a thriving business in investment banking requires assembling an elite team. Keller recognizes this imperative for navigating the ever-shifting financial services landscape and driving company growth. Partnering with us means access to the industry’s finest

Our success can be accredited to our vast network of affiliations, in-depth knowledge of the investment banking industry, and integrated hiring process. This all-encompassing approach cultivates lasting relationships with our clients, which are grounded in mutual understanding and advancement.

Another perk of partnering with us is our continued support throughout the onboarding process. We ensure hires integrate seamlessly into their new roles and are fully prepared to contribute to our clients’ businesses from day one.

Lastly, we see to it that we are able to continue pairing high-caliber investment bankers with leading corporations through continuous learning. In other words, we stay updated on current market developments, keep track of where the best talent is engaged, and make changes to our investment banking recruitment process where necessary. We also appreciate all forms of feedback from employers and candidates, as it helps us understand what we are doing right and where we can improve.

Our Promise – The Right Hire

Discretion and professionalism underpin all of our dealings at Keller. We value the trust our clients bestow on us and remain committed to assisting investment banks in securing elite talent without compromising on caliber. We achieve this by complying with strict non-disclosure agreements, operating within the data-privacy and protection laws of our clients’ locales, and storing all information securely so as not to undermine our clients’ or candidates’ safety.

We also recognize that no recruitment process is infallible, including our own, and that circumstances are liable to change. In this respect, we offer a 210-day replacement program to account for those instances where a candidate can no longer take on a role or moves on within this timeframe.

With a focus on investment banking recruitment, we aim to locate candidates who not only match but exceed your recruitment expectations. Engage with Keller today to discover how we can boost your firm’s chances for success.