Executive Search Partner
- Location
- London, UK
- Salary Package
- Highly competitive + market leading bonus structure
- Posted
- 17th Feb 2026
- Consultants
- Jack Thompson
Executive Search Partner
Eames Partnership
Eames Partnership is a global financial services executive search and talent advisory firm. Our work extends well beyond traditional search. We combine rigorous market insight, deep talent intelligence and robust leadership assessment to provide clients with a genuinely informed perspective on the talent landscape.
We are execution-led. Our reputation is built not on selling capability, but on consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Founded in 2002, Eames Partnership is the executive search arm of Eames Group.
We operate across the full breadth of financial services, including public and private markets asset management, global (re)insurance, banking and markets, and wealth/private banking, as well as key supporting functions
We are seeking an experienced Executive Search Partner to lead senior-level and mission-critical hiring across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving end-to-end executive recruitment across Corporate Functions, Specialist Disciplines, Change & Transformation and Technology & digital enablement.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior stakeholders to define executive hiring needs and success profiles
- Design and execute targeted search strategies for C-suite and senior leadership roles
- Identify, engage, and assess high-caliber candidates through proactive market mapping and networking
- Manage full-cycle executive search processes, including briefing, longlisting, interviewing, referencing, and offer negotiation
- Advise leadership on talent market trends, competitor landscapes, and compensation benchmarks
- Ensure an exceptional, confidential candidate experience throughout the process
- Build and maintain strong pipelines of diverse executive talent
Qualifications & Experience
- 8+ years of executive search experience (in-house or with a search firm)
- Demonstrated success placing senior leaders and executives
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Expertise in candidate assessment methodologies and executive-level interviewing
- High levels of discretion, professionalism, and commercial acumen
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and consultative approach
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Resilience and results orientation
Success Measures
- Quality and longevity of executive hires
- Time-to-fill for senior roles
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Strength of executive talent pipeline
Jack Thompson
Talent Acquisition Manager