Employer References & Professional Perspectives

Trust is demonstrated by the people who work with us.

Repeat hiring clients, trading and quantitative professionals, and technology specialists describe their experiences with Ancilla. Each account is identified by the type of engagement it represents.

01 / Employer Search

Trusted with repeat hiring decisions.

Perspectives from employers who retained Ancilla to recruit for their organizations. These are executive-search relationships, not career-advisory engagements.

LONG-STANDING EMPLOYER RELATIONSHIP
4 to 5
Search assignments since 2004

A search partner the client continued to rely upon.

Dan Gunther describes returning to Ancilla across four to five searches since 2004. His feedback emphasizes direct access to the team, clear market insight, active listening and follow-through after an appointment.

Dan GuntherSVP, Finance Transformation · Warner Music Group
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EMPLOYER SEARCH · REPEAT APPOINTMENTS

Candidate fit beyond a résumé.

Worked with Ancilla on several searches. His feedback emphasizes discretion, responsiveness and screening for skills, ambition and organizational fit.

Mike FaryManager, Strategy and Governance · University of Chicago
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EMPLOYER SEARCH · TECHNOLOGY

Quality candidates. Thorough screening.

Highlights careful screening, candidates suited to the mandate and responsive communication throughout the search.

Jeff MedekDirector, IT Project Office · Navistar
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02 / Placement & Recruiting

Recognized by traders, quants and financial executives.

Feedback from professionals describing recruiting relationships, position searches and the decisions surrounding career moves.

PLACEMENT & RECRUITING · TRADING

“Far and away the best in the field.”

Credits Ancilla's trading-market knowledge and established professional network, and recommends the team to industry colleagues.

Joseph BarnasCommodities Derivatives Trader · Susquehanna International Group
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PLACEMENT & RECRUITING · QUANT

The right position. A carefully considered move.

Describes how Ancilla helped him identify a suitable position and think through the considerations surrounding the transition.

Aniruddha DeshpandeLead Quantitative Trader · ML Tech
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PLACEMENT & RECRUITING · FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

A trusted resource throughout the search.

Describes professional, knowledgeable and accessible recruiting support during his search for a new opportunity.

Lawrence Mish, CPACFO · Proprietary Trading and Financial Markets
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03 / Professional Perspectives

Respected across the financial and technology markets.

Additional public testimonials from trading, portfolio-management and technical professionals about Ancilla's career-advisory work.

CAREER CONSULTANCY · TRADING

“First Class operation.”

A concise endorsement of Ancilla's professional service and quality of work.

Mark Van KeirsbilckHead Trader · Hoss Trading
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CAREER CONSULTANCY · PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

“The best recruiting experts I have worked with.”

Values personal attention, professional judgment and candid guidance about important career decisions.

Charles Shi ChengPortfolio Manager · Cognitive Capital
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CAREER CONSULTANCY · TECHNOLOGY

Detailed support for a technical professional.

Highlights timely, tailored work, professionalism and practical guidance in presenting his technical experience.

Mark HofericaLead Software Engineer · Financial Markets
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Executive Search · Established 1999

Build your next team with an experienced search partner.

Direct Managing Partner involvement, specialist research and coordinated recruiting resources for critical leadership and trading appointments.

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