From financial services to financial services recruitment

Before moving into recruitment, I worked in investment management. That experience gave me an appreciation of the detail, responsibilities and working environments behind financial-services job titles.

I subsequently held senior roles with established recruitment firms in Ireland, leading specialist teams and working with employers on technical and leadership appointments.

Today, I bring that experience to Dolmen’s work across asset and investment management, funds, banking, asset finance, risk, compliance and related functions.

Understanding the person behind the experience

A CV tells you where someone has worked and what they have done. It takes a proper conversation to understand what motivates them, how they work and what they need from their next role.

My MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology and Behaviour informs how I approach those conversations.

For employers, that means exploring what success requires in your particular business. For candidates, it means considering the opportunity alongside your strengths, ambitions and expectations.

Someone who thrives in a large, structured organisation may want a very different environment from someone who enjoys the breadth and visibility of a smaller team. Understanding those preferences helps both sides make a better decision.

Working with me

When you work with Dolmen, you work directly with me throughout the search.

I take time to understand the brief, research and approach relevant people, assess their interest and suitability, and support the interview and offer process.

You can expect straightforward advice, discretion and clear communication. Where I see a concern or an expectation that needs discussing, I will raise it.

The aim is an appointment that works for the individual, the team and the business over time.

Qualifications and professional development

• MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology and Behaviour, DCU

• BCOMM, specialism in Accountancy & Finance, NUIG

• CIPD qualified

• Certificate level A and B in Occupational Assessment, British Psychological Association

• Fellow of the National Recruitment Federation

Let’s talk

Whether you are planning an important hire or considering your next career move, I would be happy to hear what you have in mind.

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