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Spartan International · Executive Search

Exceptional people.
Lasting impact.

Specialist executive search and strategic advice for the people shaping financial markets.

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People, understood.

Relationships at the centre of every search.

Markets, in depth.

Global equities & Investment banking.

Perspective, worldwide.

Europe · Americas · Asia · Middle East.

The Spartan difference

Deep in your market.
Invested in your future.

The right appointment starts with a real understanding of the business — and the person.

Spartan International brings focused market knowledge, considered advice and lasting relationships to executive search. We work with clients and candidates across the buy side and sell side, from specialist hires to senior leadership and complete team builds.

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How we help

People decisions.
Business defining.

Our expertise

Executive search

Senior leaders and specialist appointments across Global equities and Investment banking.

Find the right people

Team build-outs

Connected appointments that help clients build new capability and develop their franchises.

Build your team

Strategic advice

Market mapping, succession planning and informed advice for important people decisions.

Plan your next move
A specialist search partner

One clear focus.
A world of connections.

Understanding the detail of financial markets allows us to see the people behind the opportunity.

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Equities

Research, sales, sales trading, trading and portfolio management.

Investment
banking

Bankers, sector teams and heads of business.

Leadership

CEOs, COOs and heads of departments.

Strategy

Succession, market mapping and franchise development.

Selected highlights

Experience that
speaks for itself.

Explore our track record
Investment banking · 2023

Sector-specific
banking team.

U.S. Investment Bank

Team build-out
Selected highlight
Equities · 2023

European sales
trading team.

European Investment Bank

Team build-out
Selected highlight
Leadership · 2022

Chief executive,
Americas.

European Investment Bank

Leadership hire
Selected highlight

A selection of completed moves from Spartan’s wider work. Client names remain confidential.

Oliver Rolfe is clever, efficient, knowledgeable and honest. He is a highly valued professional and personal contact.
Equities Managing Director · USA
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Beyond the appointment

Careers are part
of people’s lives.

Ambition, personal growth and wellbeing are connected.

Our life and career coaching creates space to consider what matters, prepare for change and move forward with purpose.

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