Business Details
33 Years
experience
Specialist Financial Recruitment Services in Epsom
Established in 1993, Recruitment Connection has built a reputation as a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the financial services sector. Our team brings over three decades of combined experience in placing professionals within wealth advisory, independent financial adviser (IFA) markets, and related fields across the UK and Europe. We prioritise cultural alignment between candidates and clients, offering tailored market insights and fostering long-term relationships grounded in trust and mutual understanding. As a business led by Managing Director Simon Bean, a Fellow of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (FIRP) and member of REC, we adhere to the highest ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.Our approach combines thorough research, extensive candidate databases, and bespoke advertising campaigns to ensure precise role-candidate matching. We provide impartial advice, salary surveys, and post-campaign reporting, supporting both candidates and clients through every stage of the recruitment process. Our commitment to confidentiality, transparency, and client-centric service has earned us enduring partnerships and testimonials from satisfied professionals across the financial services industry.
Services
Financial Recruitment
Candidate Matching
Market Analysis
Salary Surveys
Post-Campaign Reporting
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in financial services recruitment.
- Our team specialises in wealth advisory and IFA market placements.
- We conduct thorough research and provide accurate candidate profiles.
- We adhere to the REC Code of Ethics and maintain strict confidentiality.
- We build long-term relationships through transparent, client-focused service.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP)
- REC (Association of Recruitment Professionals)
What people say
Highly professional
Personal and knowledgeable service
Excellent service
Trusted partner
Thorough understanding
Services
Financial Recruitment
We specialise in placing professionals within financial services, focusing on wealth advisory and IFA markets. Our deep industry knowledge ensures candidates match client organisational cultures. With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions for both permanent and interim roles across the UK and Europe.
Candidate Matching
Our rigorous selection process identifies candidates whose skills align with client requirements. We maintain an extensive database and actively source both active and passive professionals. This approach guarantees precise role-candidate alignment and long-term placement success.
Market Analysis
We provide up-to-date market intelligence on salary trends, recruitment challenges, and sector developments. Our analysis helps clients make informed hiring decisions and candidates understand current opportunities. This expertise stems from three decades of focused financial services recruitment experience.
Salary Surveys
Our detailed salary surveys offer benchmarking data for financial services roles. Clients use this information to structure competitive remuneration packages. The surveys reflect real-time market conditions across various seniority levels and geographic regions.
Post-Campaign Reporting
We deliver comprehensive reports evaluating recruitment campaign effectiveness. These insights include candidate pipeline metrics, time-to-hire statistics, and market response analysis. This data helps clients refine future hiring strategies and measure return on recruitment investments.
People
Simon Bean
Managing Director
Simon founded Recruitment Connection in 1993 after working in City recruitment. A Fellow of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, he specialises in financial services placements. His career spans over 30 years in recruitment, combining market expertise with ethical practices.
Questions
What financial services recruitment specialisms do you offer?
We specialise in wealth advisory, independent financial adviser (IFA) markets, and related financial services sectors across the UK and Europe.
How do you ensure candidates match client organisational cultures?
Through detailed consultations with both parties, we assess cultural fit alongside technical capabilities to ensure long-term successful placements.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout the UK and Europe, with particular expertise in London and South East England markets.
How do you support candidates during the recruitment process?
We provide interview preparation, salary negotiation guidance, and impartial career advice throughout the application journey.
What ethical standards do you adhere to?
We follow the REC Code of Ethics and maintain strict confidentiality, transparency, and professional conduct in all our dealings.
