Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Financial Services
Established by Jon D'Costa with over 30 years of expertise, our agency specialises in recruitment solutions for the mortgage, financial planning, and insurance sectors. We pride ourselves on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure perfect matches. Our headhunting approach targets passive candidates, delivering quality over quantity. With a 98% retention rate and a 4-month guarantee, we prioritise long-term success. Our services span from senior executives to support roles, supported by a deep industry network.Clients praise our honesty, strategic insights, and commitment to cultural fit. We handle every stage from strategy building to onboarding, ensuring seamless transitions. Our focus on relationships over transactions has made us a trusted partner across the UK. With thousands of successful hires, we combine experience with innovative recruitment strategies. Our team's sector-specific knowledge ensures candidates and employers find ideal partnerships for sustained growth.
Services
Headhunting Services
Financial Planning Recruitment
Insurance Sector Hiring
Mortgage Adviser Placement
Compliance Role Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialist recruitment experience in financial services
- Proven headhunting methodology targeting passive candidates
- Industry-specific knowledge across mortgage and insurance sectors
- 4-month retention guarantee on all placements
- 98% success rate in long-term candidate retention
What people say
Absolute pleasure to deal with
Professional at all times
Excellent service throughout
Perfect career progression
Highly recommend services
Services
Headhunting Services
Our proactive headhunting approach targets high-performing professionals not actively seeking roles. We leverage 30 years of industry connections to identify candidates with precise skill sets and cultural alignment. This tailored service ensures employers access top-tier talent through strategic outreach and relationship building.
Mortgage Adviser Placement
Specialist recruitment for mortgage sector roles from advisers to senior management. We understand evolving regulatory requirements and market conditions, ensuring candidates with up-to-date CeMAP qualifications and client-focused approaches. Our network includes experienced professionals across all mortgage specialisms.
Financial Planning Recruitment
Connecting firms with qualified financial planners and paraplanners. We focus on candidates with technical expertise in investment strategies and retirement planning. Our vetting process ensures advisors maintain current certifications and demonstrate client-centric advisory capabilities across varying wealth brackets.
Insurance Sector Hiring
Specialised recruitment for insurance professionals including protection advisers and underwriters. We source candidates with comprehensive product knowledge across life, health, and general insurance. Our placements demonstrate strong client consultation skills and compliance with FCA regulations.
Compliance Role Recruitment
Targeted recruitment for compliance, risk management, and regulatory affairs positions. We identify professionals with deep understanding of financial services regulations including MiFID II and GDPR. Our candidates ensure organisational adherence to industry standards and internal policy frameworks.
People
Jon D'Costa
Founder & Director
With over 30 years in financial services recruitment, Jon specialises in mortgage, insurance, and wealth management sectors. His strategic approach combines headhunting expertise with deep industry knowledge to deliver lasting placements across the UK.
Questions
What financial services sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on mortgage, insurance, and financial planning sectors with expertise in roles ranging from advisers to senior management across the UK.
How do you find candidates not on job boards?
Our proactive headhunting approach utilises a 30-year industry network to engage high-performing professionals not actively seeking new opportunities.
What guarantees do you offer?
We provide a 4-month retention guarantee on all placements, demonstrating our confidence in making lasting, suitable matches.
How long does the recruitment process take?
Our average interview-to-hire conversion rate is 90%, with efficient processes typically securing placements faster than traditional recruitment methods.
Do you work with international candidates?
While our primary focus is UK-based roles, we consider candidates with right-to-work status and relevant sector experience across all financial services disciplines.
What support do you provide post-placement?
We offer ongoing support through the probationary period, including feedback collection and transition assistance to ensure successful long-term integration.
