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Engage Search Limited is an executive search and consultancy firm focused on providing strategic solutions to clients that operate within the global financial markets.

Our aim is to provide our clients with an outstanding and confidential tailored service that is designed to stand the test of time and leads to a swift and successful conclusion of each project undertaken.

We specialize in identifying exceptional talent and supplying individuals and teams that span the full range of front office functions for our clients. We work closely with some of the world's leading investment banks, asset management firms and hedge funds. We undertake mandates across all asset classes from intermediate level operatives to senior global management and executive c-suite levels.

Our Markets

At Engage Search, we take enormous pride in all of our achievements whether a simple candidate placement or a highly tactical strategic consultation. We are personable to deal with and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards when carrying out our work.

Our Philosophy

Honesty and integrity are cornerstones of our approach, whilst still striving to get results. We are adaptable to the needs of our clients and candidates, driven by a desire to get the best outcome for both sides and to maintain the relationships with all parties over the long term. 

Our Approach

Our services are as varied as our clients' needs. We offer no ‘off the shelf’ products, but will vary our approach, timing and focus to best suit our client.

Products

Retained

executive search

Management

consultancy

Market Mapping

and Intelligence

Appropriate Talent

Introduction

Competitor Analysis

and Benchmarking

Buy and Sell-Side

Research

The Engage Search team offers deep understanding and detailed insight into the financial markets. We are solution driven and highly consultative in our approach.

Our research is meticulous and our market analysis comprehensive. We are able to accurately evaluate lateral ideas for serious consideration leading to unique solutions.

Leverage Our Expertise

We look to strategically apply our knowledge, a complementary mix of specialist executive search and senior level banking experience, to support our clients and in doing so, add genuine value to their organizations.

We bring a proven, long-term track record of success in executive search and recognition of considerable accomplishment within the financial markets. We maintain strong links with both our clients and candidates and can often access people that are difficult to reach.

At Engage Search the consultant advising the client is also in direct contact with the candidates ensuring that we do not hinder the course of a project by convoluted internal search procedures.

Track Record

Commitment to Partnership

We aim at all times to partner closely with our clients and candidates. Everything we do is calculated to develop and underpin enduring and mutually beneficial relationships. Although driven by results, we will never allow this to eclipse our focus on providing honest, open consultancy.

Our Strengths

Brad is one of the founding partners of Engage Search.

Prior to launching Engage Search, Brad held a global management position within a major European bank. He started in private client equities and since then has traded credit and money markets. The latter part of his career has been focused on the client facing side of the business, initially as a producer and latterly as a manager. The products in which he has led client initiatives include Foreign Exchange, Emerging Markets, Research, Prime Brokerage and e-commerce. Brad’s management roles have been both regional and global, with a geographically dispersed group of institutions.

Brad has worked in financial markets since 1985 and holds an MBA and degree in International Relations.

Alex is one of the founding partners of Engage Search.

Prior to launching Engage Search, Alex was a Consultant covering Foreign Exchange, STIR and e-commerce markets at a top-rated boutique search firm which he joined from university in 2006. He also has experience covering Emerging Markets and Equities.

He works on front office sales, trading and structuring roles for banks as well as execution and portfolio management roles for hedge funds and asset management firms. He holds an LLB in Law from the University of Exeter. Alex is a dual British and New Zealand national.

Alex Beresford

Brad Leek

Our partners

Phone: +44  7826 866 420
Email: enquiries@engagesearch•com

Company info

Company number: 7335349

VAT number: 997 6399 27

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