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Soulutions for every need

Financial Services Talent Delivered
Trusted Recruitment
Built on Integrity

Working with Wealth Management, Asset Management & Banking businesses to provide strategic hiring support for long term success.

JJ Search are a boutique Search & Recruitment team with deep expertise in financial services

Dedicated to providing a solution to our clients, we deliver a truly human and personal approach to sourcing top-tier talent—tailored to the unique business goals of each client. Our success stems from clarity, discretion, and a nuanced understanding of roles across wealth management, asset management, banking.

With every search and recruitment mandate, we partner with clients, offering a high level of expertise, honest advice with tailored guidance, and thoughtful collaboration. Listening to your business needs and providing quality candidates, all with an excellent level of service.

A Passion for what we do, getting the process right and we do it well!

Founder of JJ Search

About Joanna James

As the founder of JJ SEARCH, I take pride in running a search business built on core values that truly matter to me – integrity, trust, efficiency, and delivery – all delivered with a personal touch. With over 16 years of industry experience, I genuinely enjoy acting as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, HR professionals, and talent teams within the Financial Services sector. I am committed to promoting and delivering best practice, and I’m proud of the long-standing relationships I’ve built with my clients. Coming from a background grounded in hard work and reliability, I bring passion and dedication to everything I do, always focused on providing tailored solutions and a process-driven approach that adds real value.

Areas Of Expertise

We are specialist recruiters for the investment management sector covering three specific areas: distribution, investment and operational functions across permanent and temporary mandates. Our focus has allowed us to become experts within the industry and build an unrivalled network of clients and candidates.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

“We really enjoyed working with Jo and the team at JJ SEARCH. Jo spent time understanding our requirements and digging into the specifics of the role before matching us with relevant candidates. It is credit to Jo and the team that all candidates were all high calibre and suitable for the role. The organisation was excellent and made it easy for us to arrange meetings with candidates, coordinate feedback and ultimately get to the point of hiring the right individual.”

Head of Model Portfolio Service, Global Private Bank

“Working with JJ SEARCH has been such a positive experience. From day one, they really took the time to understand what we were looking for — not just in terms of skills but also finding people who would fit well with the culture of our business. The collaboration has felt easy and stress-free, their communication is always excellent, and they have found us some great hires.”

Senior HR Business Partner, Asset Management Firm

“I cannot speak highly enough of JJ SEARCH! They helped me land my current role after only working with them for a couple weeks. Jo has great communication and follows-up after every interview. I couldn’t recommend JJ SEARCH more to anyone that is looking for a job in finance.”

Wealth Associate – Investment Management firm

“I am incredibly grateful to JJ SEARCH for their exceptional service in helping me find a new job in financial services. From start to finish, their team were honest, professional, friendly, and highly supportive. I was impressed with their attention to detail and commitment to finding the right fit for both myself and the employer. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”

Senior Operations Manager – Global Banking Firm

“Thanks to JJ SEARCH, I landed my dream job, and it just shows that smaller agencies can be more responsive and focused than the big brands. Sometimes automated systems like ATS, AI and CRM aren’t enough without the human touch, and that’s where JJ SEARCH truly shines. I’d highly recommend them for their friendly, hands-on approach to recruitment.Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next role, I’d highly recommend giving JJ SEARCH a go!”

Business Analyst – Fund Management Firm

“I dealt with three agents during my recent job search, JJ SEARCH stood out the most – a very proactive agent and I was kept up to date during the whole process. I got offered the role and did not wait long to hear back on the offer. I will not hesitate to refer other work colleagues who are seeking new opportunities to JJ SEARCH.”

Product Support Analyst – Investment Bank

“Joanna and the team at JJ SEARCH were extremely professional and friendly at all times – I couldn’t recommend them more to companies looking to hire or candidates looking for a new role.”

Sustainable Portfolio Manager – Global Asset Manager

“I had an amazing experience with the JJ Search team. They found me my dream job and made the entire interview process easy for me. For such a small firm they are working with some huge employers within finance and are totally impressive in their operations. Thanks for everything and I highly recommend them if you are looking to hire or for a new role.”

Assistant Relationship Manager – Global Private Bank

“JJ SEARCH were by far the best recruiting company I have experienced. Sent my CV to them and within 1 hours Joanna herself had called me and kept me updated throughout. Her team were also extremely helpful with all the onboarding. Thoroughly recommend.”

Senior Wealth Planner – Wealth Management Firm

“JJ SEARCH have been really helpful and supportive throughout the whole recruitment process. They have kept me in the loop and been responsive the whole time, I totally recommend them!!”

Data Analyst – Asset Management Firm

“You are brilliant at what you do. Thank you for all of your support over the years!”

HR Manager – Investment Management Firm

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with JJ SEARCH on many recruitment campaigns over the years, and they have consistently delivered candidates of exceptional calibre. Jo and her team take the time to understand our business needs and culture when sending candidates for our review. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of the financial services sector make them a trusted recruitment partner. They are always on hand to share market insights and feedback on the industry and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend JJ SEARCH to any organisation looking for top-tier talent.”

Senior Talent Partner – Investment Management Firm

JJ search Ltd
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