Recruitment solutions for financial services
From one specialist hire to a full desk build, DueDiligence Valens Consultancy delivers verified, high-calibre talent for banks, asset managers, insurers and financial institutions across the USA, UK, UAE, Singapore and Canada.
End-to-end hiring support
Each service is delivered by consultants who specialise in financial services.
Executive Search
A retained, confidential search for C-suite, Managing Director, Director and board-level appointments. We map the market, approach proven leaders directly and manage the process with complete discretion.
Discuss an Executive Search- ✓Market mapping and target-firm research
- ✓Direct, confidential approach to passive candidates
- ✓In-depth leadership and competency assessment
- ✓Detailed candidate reports and shortlists
- ✓Offer negotiation and onboarding support
Permanent Recruitment
Specialist permanent hiring across front, middle and back-office functions. We deliver focused shortlists of qualified candidates who have been screened for skills, experience and fit.
Submit a Vacancy- ✓Detailed role and culture briefing
- ✓Access to active and passive talent networks
- ✓Technical and motivational screening
- ✓Interview scheduling and feedback management
- ✓Offer management and post-placement follow-up
Contract & Interim Hiring
Experienced contractors and interim professionals for projects, regulatory programmes, transformations, peak workloads and leave cover, available when you need them.
Request Contract Talent- ✓Fast access to pre-vetted contractors
- ✓Project, programme and change specialists
- ✓Interim managers and leadership cover
- ✓Regulatory and remediation project resourcing
- ✓Contract extensions and conversion to permanent
Team & Desk Builds
Support for building a new desk, launching a new product line or entering a new market. We plan and recruit complete teams, from leaders to analysts.
Plan a Team Build- ✓Team structure and hiring plan advice
- ✓Multi-hire campaigns across seniority levels
- ✓Team lift-outs handled with discretion
- ✓New-market and new-office hiring
- ✓Coordinated hiring across multiple locations
Candidate Due Diligence
Verification is at the core of our name. Before any candidate reaches the offer stage, we confirm their background so you can hire with confidence.
Learn About Our Screening- ✓Employment history verification
- ✓Qualification and certification checks
- ✓Structured reference checks
- ✓Professional registration checks where relevant
- ✓Background screening coordination
Market & Salary Insights
Informed hiring decisions need current market data. We share insights on compensation, talent availability and competitor hiring to help you plan.
Request Market Insights- ✓Salary and compensation benchmarking
- ✓Talent availability and market mapping
- ✓Competitor and peer-firm hiring insights
- ✓Role scoping and job description support
- ✓Hiring strategy advice for new markets
Career Services for Candidates
For finance professionals planning their next move, we offer confidential access to opportunities and honest guidance throughout the process.
Email Your CV- ✓Confidential career discussions
- ✓Access to roles across five global markets
- ✓CV and interview preparation guidance
- ✓Market and salary insight for your role
- ✓Support through offer and resignation
Flexible engagement models
Choose the approach that suits your role, timeline and level of seniority.
Retained Search
A dedicated, exclusive search with a structured process and regular progress reporting.
Best for: senior, confidential and hard-to-fill roles
Contingent Recruitment
Success-based recruitment where you engage us to find the right candidate for an open role.
Best for: mid-level and specialist roles
Contract Staffing
Skilled professionals on fixed-term or project-based engagements, ready to start quickly.
Best for: projects, programmes and interim cover
Front, middle and back office
Front Office
M&A and corporate finance, capital markets, sales and trading, portfolio management, research, relationship management and private banking.
Middle Office
Credit, market and operational risk; compliance, AML and KYC; financial crime and fraud; product control; quant and data analytics.
Back Office & Support
Operations, fund administration, finance and audit, treasury, technology and cyber, legal, actuarial, underwriting and claims.
How every search works
Brief
We learn the role, the team, the culture and what success looks like.
Search
Market mapping and direct approach to the strongest available talent.
Verify
Interviews, credential checks and references before any shortlist.
Place
Interview coordination, offer support and follow-up after the start date.
Common questions
Which industries do you recruit for?
We recruit exclusively for financial services, including investment banking, asset and wealth management, insurance, private equity, hedge funds, commercial banking and fintech.
Which countries do you cover?
We recruit across the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Canada, including cross-border and relocation hires.
What seniority levels do you recruit?
We cover every level from analyst and associate through to Managing Director, C-suite and board appointments.
How do you verify candidates?
Every candidate goes through competency interviews, employment and qualification checks and structured references before reaching the offer stage. Further background screening can be arranged when the role requires it.
Do you offer contract and interim staff?
Yes. We provide contract and interim professionals for projects, regulatory programmes, transformations and leave cover.
How do I submit my CV?
Email your CV to hr@ddvalens.com or visit our contact page. All applications are handled in confidence.
How do I start working with you as an employer?
Email info@ddvalens.com or visit our contact page with details of your hiring needs, and a consultant will get back to you.
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