Excelsior Search

Based in London, Excelsior Search delivers strategic talent solutions across the United Kingdom. Our dedicated team has specialised in Executive Search for FinTech, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Advisory, consistently identifying and placing high-calibre professionals within these competitive sectors.

Excelsior Search is an executive search and recruitment firm with over 20 years of experience, founded in 1999. The company specializes in building high-performance teams for the financial technology (fintech), data, and research sectors, serving the global capital markets and investment industry. Operating across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions, Excelsior Search leverages its deep industry expertise to support clients in a competitive market.

The firm partners with fintech providers that cater to investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and other financial institutions. Their services include executive search, talent acquisition, and recruitment processes tailored specifically for the fintech and capital markets sectors. Excelsior Search is led by founder Shawn Rutter, who focuses on sourcing and securing top-tier candidates globally, setting the firm apart from generalist executive search firms. The company is registered as EXCELSIOR SEARCH LIMITED in the UK and has been active since 2015.