Business Details
16 Years
experience
Financial Services Recruitment Experts
Carpenter Farraday is a specialist recruitment firm dedicated to connecting financial services clients with exceptional talent. With over a decade of experience, we focus on executive search and placement across asset management, alternative investments, and wealth management sectors. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to understanding both client cultures and candidate motivations. Through our global partnership with Norgay Partners, we deliver comprehensive talent solutions spanning Europe, North America, and Asia. Our team of sector specialists leverages extensive networks and rigorous search methodologies to identify leaders who align with organisational values.We prioritise long-term relationships, ensuring sustained value for clients and candidates alike. Our internal research capabilities and market analysis support precise talent matching at all seniority levels. Recognised for integrity and sector knowledge, we have become trusted advisors to leading institutions in financial services. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion enhances decision-making and innovation within client organisations. By maintaining a client-centric focus, we consistently deliver transformative hires that drive business growth and cultural alignment.
Services
Asset Management
Alternative Investments
Wealth Management
Executive Search
Global Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years' experience in financial services recruitment
- Our global partnership with Norgay Partners spans 4 continents
- We implement a proprietary search methodology for leadership roles
- Our team includes former industry professionals with sector expertise
- We maintain long-term client relationships spanning decades
What people say
Outstanding contact base
Transformative hires
Genuine interest for people
Sector specialists
Long-term relationships
Services
Executive Search
We specialise in identifying senior executives for financial services firms. Our rigorous methodology combines market analysis with cultural assessment to find leaders who drive organisational success. With global reach through our Norgay Partners alliance, we deliver C-suite appointments across asset management, private equity, and wealth management sectors.
Alternative Investments
Our dedicated team places professionals in private equity, credit, and infrastructure funds. We understand the unique requirements of alternative asset classes and connect clients with specialists in fundraising, investor relations, and portfolio management roles across Europe and North America.
Wealth Management
We recruit relationship managers and senior executives for private banks and family offices. Our consultants have deep sector knowledge of wealth planning, asset allocation, and client acquisition strategies, placing talent that enhances client service and business growth.
Global Recruitment
Through our partnership with Norgay Partners, we provide cross-border recruitment capabilities. Our coordinated approach ensures consistent quality in placing professionals across financial centres in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
Sector Specialism
All consultants have former industry experience in financial services. This sector knowledge enables precise candidate evaluation and market intelligence provision, helping clients navigate evolving regulatory and technological challenges in their hiring strategies.
People
Simon Nixon
Managing Director & Head of Alternative Investments
Founder with 15+ years' experience in private equity recruitment. Former risk management professional, graduated from Coventry University with engineering degree.
Gavin O'Donoghue
Director, Head of Wealth & Asset Management
Leads senior appointments across Europe. Joined in 2011, previously worked in asset management. Holds business administration degree from University of Manchester.
Michael Bergin
Director, Alternative Investments
Chartered accountant with expertise in private equity and real assets. Former roles at AllianceBernstein and PwC tax advisory. University College Dublin graduate.
Caroline Elsdon
Consultant, Asset Management
20+ years' executive search experience. Specialises in equities and distribution searches. Holds history and philosophy degree from University of Birmingham.
Zac Farren
Head of APAC, Alternative Investments
Former Credit Suisse professional leading investor relations searches in Asia-Pacific. Economics graduate from University of Exeter.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on financial services, covering asset management, alternative investments, and wealth management sectors globally.
How do you find candidates?
We combine proactive outreach with industry networks and market analysis. Our consultants maintain ongoing relationships with professionals across financial services.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, through our partnership with Norgay Partners we provide recruitment services across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific regions.
What makes you different from other recruiters?
Our consultants have former industry experience, enabling deeper understanding of both client needs and candidate capabilities in financial services.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
We conduct detailed assessments of organisational values and candidate motivations to ensure alignment beyond technical qualifications.
Can you help with urgent roles?
While we prioritise quality, our established networks allow us to respond quickly to time-sensitive recruitment requirements.
