Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services for Financial Markets in London
Established in 1980, Brian Durham has built a reputation for excellence in the financial markets recruitment sector. Our team of experienced professionals specialises in matching high-calibre candidates with opportunities in international banking, credit, trade finance, securities, and derivatives markets. With a deep understanding of our clients' needs, we prioritise efficiency by recommending candidates who align precisely with job requirements. As a privately-owned business, we offer continuity through long-serving staff and autonomous decision-making, ensuring flexibility and personalised service.Managing Director David Berman, with over 30 years of industry experience, leads our commitment to delivering tailored staffing solutions. Our rigorous vetting processes meet compliance standards, and our market knowledge spans decades, making us a trusted partner for both clients and job seekers. We serve as the final piece in recruitment strategies, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions across all levels of financial institutions.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Financial Crime Recruitment
Investment Operations Recruitment
Compliance Roles
Corporate Actions Recruitment
Wealth Management Recruitment
Trade Finance Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 35+ years' experience in financial markets recruitment
- Specialist knowledge of banking and compliance roles
- Personalised service from long-serving recruitment consultants
- Rigorous candidate vetting meeting financial sector compliance
- Autonomous decision-making for flexible client solutions
What people say
Right people
Quality candidates
Intelligent and diligent
Comprehensive knowledge
Creative and responsive
Services
Temporary Staffing
We provide thoroughly vetted temporary staff for financial institutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Our candidates cover all operational levels during staffing contingencies. With rigorous reference checks and industry-specific knowledge, we deliver professionals who integrate seamlessly into client teams while maintaining the highest standards of due diligence.
Permanent Placements
Specialising in permanent recruitment solutions for financial markets, we match senior management and entry-level candidates with suitable organisations. Our deep market understanding identifies candidates with the precise skill sets required for long-term success. Through comprehensive candidate assessment, we ensure cultural fit and technical competence for lasting placements.
Compliance Recruitment
Our compliance recruitment service focuses on roles requiring specialist knowledge of financial regulations. We source professionals with expertise in areas like CASS, AML, and financial crime prevention. Candidates undergo rigorous screening to verify their compliance credentials, ensuring they meet the stringent demands of regulatory positions within banking institutions.
Investment Operations Recruitment
We specialise in recruitment for investment operations teams within international banks. Our candidates possess experience in trade finance, corporate actions, and settlement processes. With Managing Director David Berman's 30-year background in this field, we understand the technical requirements and operational challenges these roles demand from successful applicants.
Trade Finance Recruitment
Our trade finance recruitment service connects clients with professionals experienced in credit assessment, documentary credits, and international trade regulations. We identify candidates with language skills and market knowledge required for global transactions. Our network includes specialists in French-speaking markets and other key commercial finance areas.
People
David Berman
Managing Director
With over 30 years in financial recruitment, David Berman leads our team after starting as a junior consultant in 1994. His expertise spans payments, treasury operations, and candidate placement at all levels within major banking institutions. He became Managing Director in 2018.
Questions
What financial market sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on international banking, credit, trade finance, securities, derivatives, and compliance roles within financial institutions across London.
How do you ensure candidate suitability?
We conduct rigorous vetting, reference checks, and compliance screenings to ensure all candidates meet financial sector requirements and client specifications.
Do you provide both temporary and permanent staffing?
Yes, we offer flexible recruitment solutions including contract staffing and permanent placements at all professional levels.
What makes your agency different from larger competitors?
As a privately-owned business, we offer continuity through long-serving staff and autonomous decision-making for tailored client solutions.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our established market presence allows prompt candidate identification, with flexible processes enabling rapid response to urgent staffing needs.
Can you assist with compliance-specific roles?
Yes, we specialise in compliance recruitment including CASS, AML, and financial crime roles with appropriate candidate vetting.
