It’s all we do.
We’re the buy-side recruitment & search specialists, priding ourselves in authenticity, genuine connections and bringing the best candidates to the best clients.
By working collaboratively with our teams and clients, with a respectful and balanced mindset, we successfully implement recruitment & search strategies with consistency, transparency and integrity.
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Clear, open,
honest.
We communicate properly. Problems are raised, heads aren’t buried in the sand. Conversations can be challenging, but they’re always human.
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People remember how you
made them feel
Warmth, humour, and proper emotional intelligence sit at the centre of what we do. People love working with us, not just the results we achieve for them. And to us, that matters.
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If it’s not fair,
it’s not for us
Fairness runs through everything: the way we partner with clients, the way we treat each other, the way we operate.
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Humility
over ego
We stay grounded. Confident in our expertise, but never acting as if we’re above anyone.
Charity
Giving back
We are proactive in our corporate responsibility and proudly support our chosen charities, frequently reviewing them to reflect the diversity of our workforce. These causes resonate with our values and make a positive and lasting impact on our planet and society, reinforcing our commitment to a better world.
Partnering with Ecologi aligns us with the global fight against climate change, contributing to reforestation efforts and carbon offsetting, which are crucial for a sustainable future.
Our team continues to raise funds for Dementia UK, helping provide specialist dementia nurses and vital support for families affected by all forms of dementia.
We are proud to be working with Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting children and young people facing cancer, alongside their families, through emotional, practical and financial challenges.
We are honoured to support Starlight Children’s Foundation, a national organisation bringing joy and comfort to seriously ill children through fun, play, and wish-like experiences that help brighten hospital life.
Our involvement with Little Village reflects our commitment to social change, alleviating poverty among families with babies & young children living across London.
Team
Connect with us
Our team advocates respect, balance, and collaboration, with a focus on industry ethics and proactive social responsibility.
Learn more about the team!
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Amirah Martin
Amirah is an experienced Executive Consultant within the Private Markets team, leading on our searches for private credit, private equity and real assets investment firms for Investor Relations & Marketing professionals. Amirah has a deep knowledge of the hiring trends across Private Markets and knows how to navigate teams and titles within GPs and related firms to access the skills that clients require. Reach out to Amirah for her expert opinion on navigating the growth of private assets.
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Danielle Rapaport
Danielle is responsible for driving the growth of the Private Markets business across the fundraising, investor relations, marketing and product functions, whilst looking after some of our largest global clients in this space. She co-founded and manages the business alongside Keir, and assists with the company’s brand, marketing and operational projects. Please say hello to Danielle to find out more about how we partner with private markets firms, or if you want to explore William Blake’s company journey so far.
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Jennifer Smith
A consultant in the Distribution team at William Blake Group, Jennifer has a degree from the University of Cambridge and a strong background in financial services recruitment. Passionate about fostering meaningful, lasting relationships, Jennifer specialises in connecting talent across sales, marketing, client services, and product roles. Get in touch with Jennifer to see how our buy-side capabilities can help.
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Jim Gervaise-Brazier
Jim is a Lead Consultant at William Blake Group managing Buy-Side Operations and Middle Office roles. Bringing 20 years’ experience in the market and a successful track record placing people across the world’s top Hedge Funds and Asset Management firms, he has an excellent knowledge of the market from both a client and candidate perspective. Contact Jim for a confidential chat.
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Keir Hostler
A founding partner of William Blake Group, Keir manages and builds some of our largest client relationships, consulting on their hiring needs across EMEA and North America. He is integral in driving our company vision and growth strategy, and has oversight of both the Asset Management Distribution and Governance teams. Reach out to Keir to find out about how we support businesses with their hiring needs in the UK, US and Europe, or if you are curious about the opportunities for development and growth at our firm.
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Liam McHale
A long-standing member of the William Blake team, Liam heads up our largest strategic client relationships, recruiting across Distribution, Project Management, Digital functions, and bespoke mandates for global investment managers. Liam’s ability to truly partner with individuals throughout a search has been key to his success in growing some of our largest clients. Please contact Liam for his view on the market and to understand how we work with complex businesses to support their hiring needs.
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Susan Fogarty
Susan is a Lead Consultant at William Blake Group managing the Asset Management Distribution team alongside a roster of prestigious European asset managers. With over 15 years’ experience and a successful track record of working in partnership with HR professionals, Heads of areas and Managers, Susan has a thorough understanding of all business functions and market trends. Contact Susan to work in partnership with an industry expert with an enviable network of contacts and candidates across Distribution.
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Talia Cormack
Operations Manager at William Blake Group with previous experience within the recruitment industry. Talia supports the team with all day-to-day business objectives along with leading projects and heading up our marketing and charity strategies. Reach out to Talia directly to see how you can partner with us as a business.