Hurst Associates
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2013 as a solo operation by a former banker with 15+ years of direct industry experience in finance and banking
- Operates as an independent, low-volume recruitment business prioritizing bespoke client solutions over transactional placements
- Specializes in discreet candidate outreach that respects professionals’ current positions during initial contact phases
- Focuses exclusively on complex financial roles requiring niche expertise in areas like loan trading, M&A, and leveraged finance
- Maintains a relationship-driven approach rooted in firsthand understanding of credit analysis, loan closing/settlement, and portfolio management
Specializations
- Project finance and infrastructure deal origination/syndication roles
- Restructuring and distressed asset portfolio management positions
- Leveraged buyout (LBO) and structured credit (CLO/CDO) leadership roles
- M&A advisory and corporate finance specialist placements
Services & Approach
- Headhunting for senior-level banking professionals in complex financial instruments
- Candidate vetting through industry-specific competency evaluation (no keyword CV matching)
- Confidential talent sourcing for sensitive financial sector vacancies