Banking Executive Placement Services

Stephen James Associates is a premier national search firm servicing the banking industry within the following financial segments: private equity/venture capital, investment banking, specialty finance, asset management, commercial banking, and executive bank turnaround and restructuring teams. We identify and recruit uniquely qualified executive level talent and specialize in both retained and contingency searches.

Our search consultants possess a deep knowledge of the local market and continuously stay informed on current U.S. government financial activities affecting the banking industry. With the recent release of the government economic stimulus packages, our banking and financial teams are ready to help clients navigate through the unprecedented financial conditions.

We recruit executives from workout officer to chief credit officer, for clients in a variety of markets including Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Washington D.C. Our network of offices allows our banking and financial service experts to work together on national searches and in helping professionals make a switch from one market to another. Rooted in relationships, our constant interaction with passive job seekers, unique search methodology, and knowledge of market information separate us from our competitors.

Our banking executive talent includes, but is not limited to, the following professionals:

  • Chief Credit Officer
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Risk Officer
  • Executive Vice President
  • Market President

Recent searches and placements that SJA has conducted for clients include:

  • Private Equity/Venture Capital:
    • Chief Executive Officer
    • Chief Financial Officer
    • Chief Operating Officer
    • General Partner
    • Principal
  • Investment Banking:
    • Managing Director
    • Vice President
  • Specialty Finance:
    • Asset Based Lender
    • Portfolio Manager
    • Syndications Vice President
  • Asset Management:
    • Business Development Officer
    • Portfolio Manager
  • Commercial Banking:
    • Chief Credit Officer
    • Chief Operating Officer
    • Chief Risk Officer
    • Market Executive
    • Private Banking/Wealth Management Officer
  • Executive Bank Turnaround & Restructuring Teams:
    • Entire Executive Team
      • Chief Executive Officer
      • Chief Financial Officer
      • Chief Operating Officer
      • Chief Credit Officer
      • Chief Risk Officer
      • Chief Lending Officer
      • Chief Marketing Officer
      • Market President
      • Director of Special Assets
      • Director of Human Resources

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