Case studies

Case studies

Client-led recruitment solutions for the investment management industry.

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    Strengthening an RFP Team During Business Transformation

    Successfully delivered two senior RFP hires for a business undergoing significant change, helping improve team performance, efficiency, and business development support.

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    Building a European Wealth Marketing Function

    Partnered with a global private markets manager to establish and scale its European wealth marketing team across London and Paris.

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    Expanding European Wealth Distribution Coverage

    Delivered senior and mid-level fundraising hires across the UK and Germany to support a private markets manager’s European wealth distribution growth strategy.

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    Senior Performance Analyst Team Leader

    Delivered a senior performance analytics hire for a global asset manager by focusing on cultural fit, leadership capability, and fixed income expertise.

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    Crypto Operations Manager

    Successfully delivered a specialist Crypto Operations hire for a leading quant fund after previous searches by internal recruiters and agencies failed to secure the right talent.

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    Head of UK Wholesale

    A challenging senior hire to support the firm’s UK growth, requiring a candidate willing to build presence in a market where the client was not yet established.

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    Securing a Specialist Product Launch Hire

    Following an unsuccessful direct search, we delivered a targeted shortlist of specialist asset management candidates, resulting in a successful hire and an additional role being created.

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Managing Partner

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Head of Investor Services

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Managing Partner

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HR Manager

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Head of Investor Services

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Head of Operations

“I have always found William Blake unique in their ability to understand our requirements. Always very responsive and proactive”

Head of Client Relations

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Recruitment Manager

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Recruitment Manager