Trusted executive search for Investment Banking and Corporate Finance leaders

The right people make the right deals possible.
We make sure they're in your team.

Our Corporate Finance and Investment Banking team is embedded in the market, partnering exclusively with firms across the advisory and financial services landscape.

From elite boutiques to bulge bracket institutions, Big Four corporate finance arms to independent M&A and capital advisory houses, we support ambitious leadership teams in building talent pipelines that underpin growth and secure competitive advantage.

Why we're the partners of choice

Unlike generalist agencies, or team is a sector-native practice. This means your search is run by experts who understand deal flow, client coverage, analyst modelling expectations, and what separates a strong candidate from a strategically critical hire.

Key differentiators:

  • Sector focused. Our consultants operate exclusively in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. No distractions, no dilution.

  • Industry fluent. Our team understands the language and nuances of your offering, ensuring a clear and effective partnership.

  • Actively embedded. We speak daily with high-calibre professionals across M&A, ECM, DCM, restructuring, and more.

  • Reputation-led access. Our brand opens doors that others can’t. Candidates take our calls - even when they’re not on the market.

  • Data-backed strategy. We don’t guess. We advise using live market data, compensation trends, and competitor analysis.

We understand what you're up against - and we're structured to solve it

  • Talent bottlenecks in high-tempo environments. We have an active, vetted pipeline of Corporate Finance professionals across London and international markets, reducing time-to-hire while maintaining quality. We engage passive candidates through market credibility and conversation, not job ads.
  • Hiring for long-term cultural fit in high-performance teams. Every shortlist is built through rigorous behavioural interviewing, cultural alignment assessments, and deep referencing - delivered by consultants who understand the nuances your team dynamics.
  • Strategic hiring without stretching bandwidth. We support clients upstream of the hiring process. We run market mapping, succession planning, and compensation benchmarking so you can brief from a position of data-driven clarity.
  • Discretion and reputation management. Every assignment is managed with a commitment to discretion, non-disclosure protocols, and long-standing relationships with senior candidates who value confidentiality as much as you do.

Speak directly with a specialist in your sector

Hear it from
our clients

VP Talent Acquisition

Dartmouth exemplifies excellence in the investment banking sector. Their unparalleled professionalism and unwavering dedication in sourcing the right candidates is commendable. From the start to the final offer, Dartmouth provides exemplary support throughout the entire process. I highly recommend to any firm seeking top-tier talent in today's competitive market.

Investment bank

VP, Human Capital Manager

Dartmouth is always clear in understanding our extensive business needs, and always intentional around the high-quality candidates they put forward. Working in partnership, the individuals at Dartmouth are knowledgeable about the market, with a hands-on personal approach throughout the whole process, adapting to our fast-paced requirements.

Investment bank

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