Testimonials

“I felt at ease with their knowledge of my sector of the market and certain that all opportunities put in front of me were relevant and well thought out. My experience at interview stage was made entirely smooth by the precise information supplied ensuring that all involved could hit the ground running and focus on the opportunity for both parties. A thoroughly professional service.”
Trader Asset Management
“You have found a number of high quality candidates for niche areas of our business and for this reason we have been very happy with the level of service you provide for us. You are quick to respond to emails and return telephone calls and are generally very diligent. I also like the fact that you are never pushy.”
HR Asset Management
“She has provided candid and transparent advice throughout the process, leading to a constructive relationship based on trust and aligned incentives. Excellent service based on long-established contacts in all relevant industries and out-of-the-box thinking.”
Analyst Investment Banking
“+ Very solid and realistic approach to the process since the very first meeting - which was kept consistent throughout the process + Clear understanding of the financial industry market and the opportunities according to profiles + Solid communication with the corporate client and rapid response back with clear and constructive feedback + Strong ownership of the process, even when liaising with clients from another colleague from her office + Highly responsive and enthusiastic towards obtaining positive results ”
Associate Investment Banking
“I've found that Fennemore banks represents high calibre candidates. Unlike other agencies, where they send me several irrelevant cv's through-out the process; I found that Fennemore really listen to my brief, make an effort to understand the business and our needs and partner with me to hire the best recruit. I found that the candidates that you put forward are properly prepared / briefed, are passionate about the role and the company and have met with your agency prior to coming to an interview with us. (This should be normal, although I've found it quite a novelty in the recruitment market these days.) The promptness is also an aspect that you’re very good at. You are always very responsive and constantly keep me updated. ”
HR Leading Private Equity Fund
“Fennemore Banks has been an excellent partner for my career transition, providing a tailored range of opportunities and support at all stages of the process. I received prompt and comprehensive feedback after each interview and my final placement 100% matched my profile.”
Associate Private Equity
“It has been a pleasure working with Penny at Fennemore. I received her name from a colleague of mine who described her as very good and very thorough. I have been impressed with how attentive and considerate she is with regard to the types of positions I am looking for. I appreciate her honesty about the roles, interview processes and where I stand. She is always quick to respond, provide answers to my questions and help me learn more -- this is refreshing as I haven't found this with other consultants. I would highly recommend Penny to anyone who is looking for some serious help in making a decision to switch jobs.”
Analyst Tier 1 Investment Bank
“Fennemore Banks has a vast network of contacts across the city which enables them to place a huge number of candidates in a number of institutions. I found Penny to be extremely efficient in not only securing me interviews but providing me with thorough and pretty much instant feedback. I found that all staff at Fennemore were informed of the processes I was going through which meant that I could speak to any one individual at any time in the event Penny was unavailable. The consultants at Fennemore not only secure interviews but also provide a huge amount of support through the gruelling interview processes. I would highly recommend Fennemore to anyone looking to be placed in high quality financial institutions.”
Associate Private Equity
“Fennemore Banks have a quality rare among recruiting firms in being able to source and introduce high quality candidates rather than quantity.”
Mid Market Private Equity Fund
“I found him thorough in his efforts to understand my career aspirations, and to help me prepare for the interviews. He has a better understanding of the fund management industry than other consultants I have met, and is discreet. I was involved in discussions about another opportunity at the same time, and found Michael and Fennemore Banks to be much more professional than their counterparts on the other proposal. From my experience as a candidate I would certainly recommend Michael to my peers in future.”
Fund Manager Asset Management
“As discussed, what I have been impressed with, and what has continued to engage me in our dealings, is your personable approach and positive attitude. Part of your skill lies on being able to find some commonality with your client, to maintain engagement over what can sometimes be, a protracted period of time until results, either positive or negative, are achieved. Fact is, I would hire you to be on my team, and I cannot think of a better way to make a positive statement about an individual on a professional basis. ”
Institutional Sales Asset Management
“I’m very happy with your service, attention to detail and knowledge of the market you bring. I’ve been working in London for 11 years now and you are one of my top two head-hunters in London in a very short space of time, the other one having been in the industry for 30 years and is now retiring.”
Quant Analyst Asset Management
“I have been working with Michael for a while now and It has been a great pleasure doing business with him. His level of service is superb. He is driven and you can tell from his actions that he is trying to do the best for his clients. He always had a great grasp of the positions he has available and is able to articulate them in a great fashion. This is a skill set that I have not seen from other recruiters I have dealt with. Michael takes the time to provide feedback from the companies you have interviewed. He has a great understanding of what his clients are looking for and has been able to match their skill set with the positions. It is no surprise that he is the only recruiter I deal with in England. ”
Associate Private Banking
“I never doubted that you would be able to help us as you were presented as a professional, confident and knowledgeable recruiter in our first meeting. The profiles sent through were spot on which meant that no time was wasted. In all our dealings, both on the telephone and by email, I have found you to be attentive and prompt. Apologetic where necessary and not too pushy! I also felt that you had empathy with my situation, working as I was on this project for David. I am sure he will share my view that we had the most competent service and will not hesitate to come back to you for further help in the future. ”
Head of HR Asset Management
“One of Lucy's main strengths is her communication skills. This is evident by the way she kept me informed about the role I was applying for through Fennemore Banks. From the initial contact right through to telling me that, unfortunately, I would not be selected to attend a particular interview. The extra mile that Lucy went was to obtain feedback as to why I wasn't being selected and to convey that to me. So many recruitment agencies do not even bother to contact you to relay such news which is both frustrating and infuriating. Meeting Lucy face to face was indeed a pleasure. Her personality immediately put me at my ease and I was impressed by both her knowledge and impression of the current job market in the City. The meeting was beneficial for both her and myself and she conducted herself in the most professional manner. I genuinely felt that I was an important client and that she was really working hard to represent me. I will be keeping the dialogue fluid with Lucy because I feel she is both approachable and consistent with her efforts in trying to find a suitable role for me. She is a valuable asset to Fennemore Banks. ”
Trader Asset Management
“As you are probably aware, it has been a pleasure to have worked together during late 2007, whilst at Greenhill's New York office and looking to relocate to London. The market for vice-president level M&A professionals was starting to become difficult, yet the level of commitment you showed was extremely high. As you are also probably aware, soon after our initial conversations, I stopped engaging with other search firms. I had also requested you take on the mandate - and negotiate on my behalf - that had been granted to one of your competitors. I always felt as though the advice I was receiving, aside from being professional and well thought-through, was objective and unbiased. I felt as though you were providing feedback based on what was the right choice for me in the long run. ”
VP Investment Bank
“Changing jobs can be quite a complicated process with various stages of meetings and interviews etc, I feel that Lucy handled this process with great professionalism and care, this made the whole experience very straight forward and is something that I greatly appreciated. Lucy was always very willing to help and resolve any issues or questions that I had and the contact that we had in all the pre-interview conversations was helpful and not too overbearing.”
Manager Asset Management
“Having worked with several different recruitment agencies in both New York and London I have never before received the same level of advice and support that Fennemore Banks has provided in any of my previous experiences. I was recently placed in a full time role within a leading Asset Manager and could not be more pleased with both my new position and my experience working with Fennemore Banks. Throughout the entire hiring process, from my initial introduction to the vacancy, interviewing, salary negations, and continuing after my start date, the support I have received from Lucy and her colleagues has been second to none. It was a true pleasure working with Lucy and her team and I look forward to doing so again in the future. ”
Manager Asset Management
“Lucy was very helpful in providing me guidance and support during my job move in July/August 2007. Unlike many other recruiters I had spoken to, she actually took the time to understand my professional background, what my specific experiences were and how best to project my experience in applications.”
Associate Tier 1 Investment Bank
“Following our initial meeting, Lucy provided a constant stream of CVs accompanied with detailed and honest feedback on each candidate. The candidates were well screened and selected, and her thorough and proactive approach helped in expediting the process for us. In addition, Lucy was very pleasant to deal with and very considerate of the time demands of myself and other investment bankers in our team. In summary, Lucy distinguished herself in her work with us and we look forward to working with her in future.”
VP Tier 1 Investment Bank
“I was always very pleased with the level of service received. I generally dealt with either Lee or Michael. Your people always seemed to know their clients well and had good relevant industry knowledge.”
VP Asset Management
“I wanted to write that I have received a very professional service from Lee and all the team. Not only have I had the impression of dealing with someone who is very professional, kind and precise, but also, more importantly, I felt that you really cared about my profile while working with the employers I was interested in. I was very happy with the service you provided me with.”
Fund Manager – Fixed Income
“I had a very pleasant experience dealing with Fennemore banks. The staff were very professional and friendly. In particular, what I noticed about them in comparison to other agencies was that they were pro-active without being too pushy. They also spent time trying to understand the positions that I was looking for which meant most of the jobs they spoke to me about were ones that I was genuinely interested in.”
Associate Asset Management
“Fennemore Banks can provide outstanding services to the candidate who is seeking a transforming career move. - From the starting point, Fennemore Banks pays more attention to what candidate really wants and sources opportunities accordingly using their exceptional network in the City. - Fennemore Banks helped me to find an excellent job in the past and I'll continue work with them in the future. ”
Associate Tier 1 Investment Bank
“Fennemore Banks’ deep knowledge of the London Private Equity market and its various players proved very helpful when prioritizing which firms to approach; also, once we had established a shortlist, Fennemore Banks was able to quickly test the waters with many of London’s leading funds.”
Associate, Mid-Market Private Equity Firm

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