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financial markets executive search

build the team that moves your business forward

Spark Talent partners with financial markets leaders to identify and attract senior talent that can help build, grow, and strengthen their business.

FINANCIAL MARKETS SEARCH

Executive and senior-level search for financial institutions, fintech firms, and growth-stage companies across:

Prime Brokerage & Prime Services

Prime brokerage sales, origination, equity finance, synthetic prime, fixed income prime brokerage, and client coverage.
 

Fixed Income

Fixed income sales, rates solutions, structuring, balance sheet advisory, and client-facing specialists.
 

Futures & OTC Clearing

Futures, options, OTC clearing, execution, and clearing sales across institutional markets.
 

Leadership & Client-Facing Roles

Senior sales, trading, business development, product, and client-coverage talent.
 

Marketing Leadership for Financial Firms

CMO, VP, and senior-level marketing searches across financial institutions, fintech firms, and other financial services companies.

Commodities

Physical commodities sales & trading, energy markets, and related commercial leadership.

why spark talent

A more focused approach to executive
search

01

Direct Partnership

You work directly with the person leading the search from the first conversation through the final hire.

02

Focused Searches

I take on a select number of assignments, allowing for thoughtful research, targeted outreach, and close communication throughout the process.

03

Market Understanding

Each search is built around the business, the market, the team, and the specific experience and relationships the role requires.

how i support clients

Executive & Senior-Level Search

Targeted search for senior, specialized, and business-critical hires.
 

Team Build-Outs

Support for firms launching a new business, expanding a product area, or strengthening an existing team.
 

Confidential Search

Discreet outreach for sensitive, replacement, or high-priority hiring needs.
 

Market Mapping

Insight into relevant talent, competitor teams, compensation, and candidate availability.
 

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Personally Invested in Every Search

With more than 20 years of recruiting experience, I bring judgment, perspective, and close personal involvement to every search.

Clients can expect direct communication, thoughtful advice, and a high level of accountability throughout the process. I approach each assignment with a clear understanding that the right hire can have a meaningful impact on the team and the business.

Karen Surgent
Founder | Executive Search Partner
Spark Talent Executive Search
Mobile: 732-977-7777

PLANNING TO GROW YOUR TEAM?

Whether you have an immediate opening or are beginning to think about future hiring, I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your business and the talent you need.
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