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THE RIGHT HIRE
CHANGES EVERYTHING

Executive Search Across Financial Markets & Marketing Leadership

what we do

We operate as a true extension of our clients, specializing in executive search across marketing, media, and financial markets. Through deep industry expertise, trusted relationships, and targeted outreach, we help companies secure exceptional professionals who drive business growth and long-term success.

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focus areas

MARKETING 

We partner with agencies and in-house teams on marketing and media searches focused on growth, execution, and team leadership, with experience across boutique and large-scale agencies, global networks, and brand-side organizations building or evolving their marketing function.

FINANCIAL MARKETS

We partner with financial markets firms on senior, market-facing searches where revenue generation, risk management, and client relationships are closely connected. Our work spans institutional sales, derivatives and clearing, commodities and energy trading, and other front-office roles within highly regulated, performance-driven environments.

why spark talent

A more personal approach to executive
search

01

Direct Partnership

You work directly with the person leading your search, with no handoffs to junior recruiters.

Every search is led personally by Karen Surgent, with focused attention, informed outreach, and close involvement from the first conversation through the final hire.

02

Focused Searches

A select number of assignments allows for thoughtful research, targeted outreach, and consistent communication.

03

Market Understanding

We understand the business behind the role, the market, and what success will actually require.

how we support our clients

RESULTS THAT LAST

From critical leadership hires and confidential searches to strategic team growth, we provide the focus, discretion, and market perspective needed to make the right hire. We remain closely involved throughout the process, helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

20

Years of Recruiting Experience

3-5

Highly Qualified Candidates for Each Hire

95%

Placements retained beyond the guarantee period

85%

Of Clients Hire Us for Multiple Searches

what clients and candidates say

"Karen at Spark Talent not only excels at the nuts-and-bolts aspect of staff sourcing and hiring, but also shows compassion and grace to each stage of a difficult process - a skill that is often ignored and woefully undervalued. Karen is a true professional, bringing value to an organizational through her skill-set and knowledge and also through her genuine empathy and understanding for the human side of the process."

Mark Schwartz

Chief Marketing Officer

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SEARCH WITH PURPOSE

Helping companies hire exceptional people across financial markets and marketing leadership.

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