The Ultimate List of Banking Headhunters (2025 Edition)
- City Investment Training
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
Breaking into investment banking, private equity, asset management, or equity research is brutally competitive.
90% of our students get jobs in investment banking after they finish our 8-week course.
👉Take the Banking Eligiblity Calculator below to see if you qualify.
Thousands of students apply every year, but only a small percentage land interviews — and an even smaller group convert them into offers.
To succeed, you need two things:
✅ A strong CV and technical skills (WHAT you know)
✅ Access to the right people and right platforms (WHO you know)
That’s where headhunters come in.
📞 Top Banking Headhunters You Should Know 2025
Headhunters are often the gatekeepers for entry-level and lateral roles in investment banking and private equity. Building relationships with them can open doors you won’t find online.
Here are some of the most relevant firms to know:
Dartmouth Partners
Leverton Search
ACL Partners
Sainty Hird & Partners
Spencer International
Novo Resourcing
Maddox Moore
Private Equity Resourcing
Eximus
Armstrong International
Delta Executive Search
Albert Cliff
Greenwich Partners
IKL Recruitment Services
Pearson Partners
Arkesden Partners
Altus Partners
Goodman Masson
Walker Hamill
Mondrian Alpha
💡 Pro tip: When emailing recruiters, keep it professional, concise, and show both your technical skills and motivation. Here’s a sample email format you can adapt:
Dear [Recruiter’s Name],I’m a [Your degree] student at [University] with strong technical skills in [modelling/valuations/etc.] gained through internships and investment banking training. I’m seeking opportunities in [IB/PE/ER/AM]. Please find my CV attached for consideration.Kind regards,[Your Name]
90% of our students get jobs in investment banking after they finish our 8-week course.
👉Take the Banking Eligiblity Calculator below to see if you qualify.
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