Meet Nick

For over two decades, Nick Finlay has been the quiet force behind some of the most impactful connections and placements in Investment Management.

Nick understands the unique demands of leadership: the need for confidential market knowledge, for genuine peer-to-peer benchmarking, and for access to roles that aren’t always publicly advertised. What sets Nick apart is his commitment to fostering meaningful, long-term relationships and building vibrant, exclusive communities. Through curated networking events and intimate roundtables, he brings together senior leaders to share invaluable perspective and discuss the future of the sector.

Clients and candidates consistently laud both his exceptional attention to detail, deep industry understanding, and his honest, straightforward advice. They describe him as a ‘true connector’ and someone who provides a ‘masterclass in community building.’ He’s the trusted confidant who ‘goes out of his way’ to introduce you to exclusive roles and strategic intelligence.

If you’re ready to access unparalleled market insights, forge genuine relationships, or discover your next impactful role, Nick is keen to understand and unlock your vision.
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Meet Jacob

Jacob Bartoli has spent over six years in recruitment and community building, beginning his career in on-site talent acquisition before specialising in Technology & Change within Investment Management over the past four years.

Having also previously worked extensively alongside Nick, he brings a sharp understanding of the sector, with a proven track record placing candidates across Engineering, Data, Change, and Cyber into Institutional Fund Managers, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Wealth Management firms.

Jacob is passionate about providing tailored insights, including Senior Move Reports, buy-side technology trends, and key industry developments, equipping both clients and candidates with enhanced market intelligence.

Combining specialist recruitment expertise with actionable insights gives clients a distinct advantage when scaling their teams. Through tailored permanent search, flexible contract solutions, and community-driven knowledge sharing, Jacob connects firms with exceptional data, technology, and transformation talent to drive commercial impact.’