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Banking & Financial Services Recruitment
As one of the leading banking and finance recruitment agencies in the UK, we connect organisations with top-tier financial services talent, shaping high-performing teams.
Supporting your financial services hiring journey every step of the way
As market and hiring trends have changed, so too has the reach of our Banking & Financial Services recruitment teams and we are actively engaging with a wider variety of roles than ever before.
As one of the UK's leading banking & finance recruitment agencies, we're trusted to connect organisations with financial services talent across multiple professional fields, including financial services operations, distribution & front office, projects, accounting, tax, treasury and investment management finance.
Our wide-ranging expertise enables us to support all corners of the banking and financial services sector, including asset management, corporate banking, retail banking, challenger banks, fintechs, infrastructure funds, investment banking, investment management, hedge funds, M&A, private equity & private markets, real estate funds, wealth management, insurance, and venture capital firms.
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
The roles we specialise in
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.Meet your expert banking & financial services recruiters
Liz McKeever
Banking & Financial Services, London
Liz has been recruiting for the London Financial Services market for 12 years, across both temporary and permanent hiring. She now looks after teams covering Finance, Tax, Operations and Front office.
Tom Andrew
Banking & Financial Services, London
Tom has been a key part of the London Financial Services Division for 5 years. He now oversees the Permanent and Contract hiring within Operations, Distribution & Front Office roles.
Natalie Nicolaou
Banking & Financial Services, London
Natalie has grown through the ranks over 8 years with the group, and she has taken a lead role in growing the Financial Service Division’s Front Office team.
Habiba Khatoon
Banking & Financial Services, Birmingham
With over 15 years of experience in specialist recruitment services, Habiba has gained an extensive network across the Midlands market. Habiba now oversees the Birmingham office.
Lucy Bisset
Banking & Financial Services, Manchester
Lucy has almost 20 years experience within the recruitment industry, and has been with Robert Walters since 2011. Lucy now heads up the Manchester and Liverpool offices.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Banking & financial services case studies
Robert Walters supported BNY Mellon’s migration project and now serves as a long-term recruitment partner, hiring over 200 professionals and managing the full hiring process.
We partnered with Investec to source a specialist for a migration project, using expertise in recruiting operational roles across buy-side and sell-side investment banking and management.
We partnered with Deutsche Bank on a pilot for 40 roles, later expanding to a 1,500+ role migration project, delivering top candidates through a tailored strategy.
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs
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Read what our clients' and candidates have to say.
Global support to find a Commercial Analyst
"It is really refreshing to be able to talk to an agency that have appointable candidates across different departments such as IT, Marketing and Finance. And then even better to have a contact in the UK that can introduce us to a number of overseas locations where we also have a presence."
Large-scale migration project for over 1,500 roles across a variety of sectors
Robert Walters operate in a highly competitive environment, and consistently delivered in terms of the calibre of candidates they submitted and their results in terms of conversion of interview/offer. Their hard work and effort was greatly appreciated during the migration of a number of technically challenging roles to Birmingham.
12-month Fixed Term Contract needed for a Migration Project to bring the APAC Loan Book onshore
The Robert Walters team are highly personable; I would say a high touch service without unnecessary calls or messages. They immediately understood the brief and our requirements, from that point onwards they kept us to speed with progress. The team were also extremely honest and transparent all the way through the process which has created a lot of trust.
Over 200 roles filled for BNY Mellon across several sectors
Since 2005, we have used Robert Walters as one of out preferred suppliers. At present, they are one of the few agencies that are providing the right calibre of candidate for all levels of out recruitment. We will not hesitate to use their services in the future.
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FAQs
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How does your agency source candidates for banking and financial services positions?
Our recruiters utilise a proven recruitment strategy to find suitable candidates. This strategy includes searching our extensive database, advertising on job boards, receiving candidate referrals, attending networking events, and more.
Across the UK, we have banking & financial services recruitment agencies in London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Manchester and Liverpool - and an International Candidate Management team to tap into our global talent pools.
Our targeted approach is powered by insights from our in-house market intelligence team. For harder-to-fill roles, we offer talent mapping and premium advertising solutions.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our evaluation process is designed to perfectly match banking and financial services candidates with their ideal roles. It begins with a preliminary screening call by our financial services recruiters, followed by an in-depth interview to understand their past experiences, motivations, and career aspirations.
To prevent any unconscious bias, we anonymise resumes, placing emphasis on abilities over personal history. We utilise various testing platforms that allow us to customise our screening process, which may involve aptitude, behavioural, and technical assessments.
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What distinguishes your recruitment agency in its service to the banking and financial services industry?
With extensive experience in banking recruitment and financial services recruitment, our agency stands out due to our specialised recruiters who are experts in their discipline and local market. We stay ahead with access to in-house market intel and innovative recruitment technology.
Unlike other banking recruitment agencies and financial services recruitment companies, our teams share the rewards of every assignment, giving you full access to our global candidate network.
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Can you provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks?
Yes, being in the financial services recruitment agency business means we have comprehensive data and insights on market trends and salary benchmarks, allowing you to make informed decisions.
Request a copy of our free Salary Survey guide specific to the banking and financial services sectors. For bespoke insights, our in-house market intelligence team provides a salary benchmarking service, supporting your attraction and retention strategy by giving you unbiased data, tailored to the needs of your business.
Salary Survey 2026
If you're growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving.