Head of Practice – Financial Services
$150,000–$250,000 + performance-linked bonus
New York of Miami | Hybrid 2 days
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a specialist financial services leadership practice within a global executive search boutique and advisory firm.
You’ll drive strategic growth by owning end-to-end mandates across sectors like asset management, banking, fintech, and insurance, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape high-impact leadership teams.
The Head of Practice will own commercial targets and client relationships while guiding end-to-end search and advisory projects, positioning the firm as the partner of choice for financial services leadership appointments.
Role Highlights
– Develop and manage relationships with senior leaders and investor stakeholders in financial services
– Generate new business and grow existing accounts through targeted practice strategy
– Lead execution of senior search and leadership advisory engagements
– Coach and mentor a dedicated team of consultants and researchers
– Set and track practice-level KPIs, ensuring quality delivery and healthy profitability
You Will Need
– Extensive experience in financial services executive search or leadership advisory
– Strong network at C‑suite and board level across banking, asset management, fintech, or insurance
– Track record of winning mandates and meeting commercial targets
– Ability to lead and inspire a team focused on results and client satisfaction
– Strategic, commercial mindset with a passion for building scalable practice models
Why You’ll Love It
– $150,000–$200,000 base + bonus tied to practice growth
– Opportunity to lead and shape a high-impact practice within a respected global firm
– Exposure to a mix of high-stakes mandates across London and international markets
– Autonomy in building strategy and team while benefiting from established global support
– Flexible hybrid model from a central London base, with travel to client sites
Apply today to step into a pivotal leadership role with equal access for all applicants.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
