Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Financial Services Recruitment Partner
Established in 2010, Fram Search is a specialist financial services recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting mid-to-senior level talent with firms across the UK and internationally. Our approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise, enabling us to deliver tailored recruitment solutions for businesses with up to 500 employees. We prioritise understanding client cultures and candidate aspirations, ensuring seamless matches that drive long-term success. With a proven track record in executive search and contingent recruitment, we leverage a proprietary database built over 14 years to access both active and passive talent. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical practices is embedded in every stage of the recruitment process, supported by rigorous candidate screening and market-leading insights.As a privately owned firm, we maintain close relationships with clients and candidates, offering strategic guidance on talent acquisition, retention, and industry trends. Our team of sector specialists works collaboratively to provide comprehensive solutions, from team builds to C-suite appointments, while maintaining strict confidentiality. By integrating advanced headhunting methodologies with human expertise, we consistently achieve placement success rates significantly above industry averages. Our dedication to sustainability and corporate social responsibility further underscores our values-driven approach to recruitment.
Services
Executive Search
Contingent Recruitment
Strategic Opportunities
Diversity & Inclusion Services
Interim Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We utilise a proprietary database built since 2010 to access hard-to-find talent
- Our team combines executive search expertise with sector-specific recruitment knowledge
- We maintain a 3x industry average placement success rate through rigorous screening
- We offer GDPR-compliant market mapping and team build-out capabilities
- Our diversity initiatives ensure inclusive talent pipelines aligned with modern standards
What people say
High success rate
Strong relationships
Proven track record
Excellent service
Timely placements
Services
Executive Search
We specialise in identifying senior-level executives for financial services firms. Our process combines headhunting techniques with a proprietary database to deliver candidates who match both technical requirements and cultural fit. With expertise in C-suite appointments and marzipan-layer roles, we provide retained search services supported by market intelligence and diversity initiatives. Our consultants maintain industry networks to access passive talent unavailable through traditional methods.
Contingent Recruitment
Our contingent recruitment solutions offer cost-effective talent acquisition for experienced hires. Using proactive strategies including targeted networking and database searches, we deliver pre-screened candidates aligned with client needs. This service combines executive search methodologies with flexible resourcing, achieving placement rates three times the industry average while maintaining rigorous compliance standards throughout the process.
Strategic Opportunities
We facilitate capital raising, team acquisitions, and strategic introductions within financial services. Leveraging our network of consolidators, VC/PE houses, and professional advisers, we create growth opportunities for firms seeking expansion. Our services include market mapping, introductions to acquisition targets, and strategic talent alignment to support business transformation initiatives across the sector.
Diversity & Inclusion Services
Our DEI initiatives ensure equitable talent pipelines through unconscious bias training, anonymised CVs, and proactive engagement with diverse professionals. We implement protocols to eliminate recruitment bias while providing clients with diverse shortlists. Our approach combines policy frameworks with practical implementation to meet modern diversity standards in financial services recruitment.
Interim Solutions
We source experienced interim professionals for critical roles in financial services firms. Our process identifies candidates with specific technical expertise and cultural adaptability for temporary placements. This service supports clients during transitional periods while maintaining the same rigorous screening standards applied to permanent appointments, ensuring business continuity without compromising quality.
People
Simon
Founder
With over 15 years' experience in financial services recruitment, Simon leads Fram's strategic direction. He pioneered the firm's collaborative consultant model and maintains key client relationships, leveraging deep industry networks to deliver executive talent solutions.
Abi Reilly
Partner
Specialising in governance and regulatory compliance, Abi provides expert insights as a Partner at Ocorian. She collaborates with Fram on industry thought leadership initiatives, bringing specialist knowledge of alternative investments and board-level governance requirements.
Questions
What financial services sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on asset management, insurance, investment banking, wealth management, and professional services within financial sectors.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Through rigorous screening processes, market-leading technology, and 14 years of relationship-building with industry professionals.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we partner with firms across the UK and internationally, maintaining global networks for cross-border placements.
What diversity initiatives do you implement?
We use anonymised CVs, unconscious bias training, and proactive engagement with diverse talent pools to ensure inclusive recruitment.
How quickly can you fill roles?
Our average placement time is significantly faster than industry standards, typically achieving shortlists within 2-4 weeks.
Can you help with urgent recruitment needs?
Yes, our proactive sourcing strategies and existing networks enable rapid response to urgent talent acquisition requirements.
