The Hybrid Search Advantage

Croft & Co delivers the precision of executive search with the agility of contingent recruitment. A search firm built on results, when firms need finance leaders, they turn to Croft & Co.

We don’t just find talent; we handpick finance leaders. Our data-driven, high-touch approach connects you with elite candidates before they hit the market. With a global reach and a strong track record across EMEA, we connect businesses with exceptional candidates wherever they need them. Our cross-border expertise between the UK and France ensures firms gain access to a wider, high-calibre talent pool, bringing fresh perspectives and diverse training backgrounds into their teams.

Our services are available worldwide and we have helped many clients find talent across EMEA.

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Trusted by finance leaders:

We had a great experience partnering with Croft &Co. to recruit our French-speaking Vice President. Their sector expertise, proactive communication, and rigorous vetting delivered the perfect candidate. We look forward to working with them again”

COO, Boutique Investment Bank
"Croft & Co. has been an exceptional partner to us across multiple hires in both France and the UK. Whether for mid-level or senior roles, across several sector teams, they consistently delivered high-quality candidates who matched both our technical needs and cultural expectations. Their deep market knowledge, responsiveness, and consultative approach made the hiring process seamless. We view Croft &Co. as a trusted extension of our own team and look forward to continuing to work together in future."

Head of Lateral Talent, Elite Boutique Investment Bank

Helping you find your Future Senior Leadership Team.

We value discretion, partnership and availability, and are always happy to discuss your objectives whether you are a potential client or or are looking for a new opportunity.

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Partnership
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We excel at placing top talent in front-office finance, covering M&A, PE, ESG, and Debt for professionals with four years or more of experience.
10 weeks

is the average length of our search processes.

92%

success rate when it comes to search assignments.

25%

of the individuals we have placed are from diverse backgrounds, helping drive growth, balance and innovation within our client’s teams.

34%

of our successful search assignments have come from referrals.

One

singular point of contact when working together.

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Alex Croft
Partner

Alex, Founding Partner of Croft & Co, has been successfully recruiting top talent in the financial sector for over a decade. Specialising in front-office finance, he has played a key role in building high-performing teams across leading investment banks, private equity firms, and boutique advisers.

CONTACT Alex
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Felix Hasted
Partner

With deep experience in investment banking recruitment, Felix has successfully led searches for standout professionals, building high-performing teams. Known for his meticulous approach, he has helped clients secure the right talent to drive sustained performance even in a challenging market.

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Jocie Bradley
Jocie Bradley
Head of Research

Jocie brings over 15 years of search experience in professional services, financial services, and the public sector. She has worked with candidates and clients and has built several teams throughout her career. At Croft & Co, Jocie is responsible for market intelligence and execution support.

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Our offices

London
24 Greville Street, London,
EC1N 8SS
Paris
10 Rue de Penthièvre,
75008,
Paris