# Polaris Search Limited

Polaris Search Limited is an executive recruitment specialist headquartered in London's financial district, focusing exclusively on the financial services sector. The firm operates through a hybrid model combining executive search and contingency recruitment, allowing them to serve clients with varying urgency and budget requirements.

The company primarily serves mid to large-sized financial institutions, investment banks, and fintech organisations seeking to fill critical vacancies across three distinct business functions. Their Operations teams fill roles in compliance, finance, risk management and settlement. Technology appointments span software engineering, infrastructure, data science and cybersecurity positions. Front Office placements include traders, portfolio managers, sales professionals and client-facing roles.

What distinguishes Polaris Search is their deep sectoral specialisation and hands-on approach by experienced principals rather than junior recruiters. Each of the three directors—John Bennett, Ed Bewsher and Mark Hutchison—brings substantial financial services industry knowledge, enabling them to assess both technical competency and cultural fit with precision. This expertise proves particularly valuable when recruiting for senior or specialised roles where generic recruitment agencies lack credibility.

The firm's dual-methodology approach offers flexibility: retained executive search for strategic, hard-to-fill positions with defined timelines, and contingency recruitment for immediate hiring needs. Their location in EC2M positions them at the heart of London's financial hub, facilitating relationship-building with both employers and passive candidates across the sector.