Trusted Financial Recruitment Specialists In Ireland for 25 Years
Hire Exceptional Talent Across Fund and Financial Services
With over 25 years specialising in financial recruitment, we help fund services, asset management, and wider financial services firms hire exceptional talent with precision and speed. Our deep sector understanding means we quickly identify the right people — technically strong, culturally aligned, and ready to make an impact — so you can build high-performing teams that drive long-term success.
Sectors We Specialise In
We specialise in Fund Services — covering all key functions connected to an investment fund, including:
- Fund Administrators
- Custodians
- Depositaries
- Asset Managers
- Management Companies (ManCos / AIFMs)
- Broker-dealers & investment firms
- Wholesale/Corporate/Institutional Banking
- Financial services providers supporting UCITS, AIF, PE/RE, Hedge, and Alternatives
Highlight – Our expertise extends from graduate and early-career hiring through to senior management and executive appointments.
Recruit With Quest
We’ve grown to be the recognised market leader winning National Recruitment Awards in 2022, 2017, 2015, 2013 and 2012 for our sectors which include Fund Administration, Accountancy & Practice, Financial Technology and Compliance. Our team consists of passionate consultants who are experienced recruiters or experienced Financial Services professionals. We have exclusive, partnered agreements with many of Ireland’s most well-known Financial Sector companies. We assist our clients in identifying, attracting and recruiting the business critical talent they need whether at Graduate or C Suite Levels and we are the best performing consultancy in our sector. This is not the lip-service echoed by other companies – we can prove it. Quest have multiple, distinct business lines which can be tailored to fit your needs.
Temporary & Contract Staffing
Why use Temporary and Contract staffing?
Well, you could require short term hires for a particular project, be seeking to spread the cost of hire over a longer period, and short term demand such as year-end reporting amongst many others. Quest can offer you an in-house, centralised comprehensive service from sourcing, to background checking and payroll services saving you time and money in a multitude of ways.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Quest has successfully managed large scale RPOs for blue chip clients for over 10 years. We manage the entire A-Z recruitment cycle to source and acquire the talent your project needs. Whether you are expanding your existing operations in Ireland or opening a new office in Ireland, we can help.
Permanent Staffing
We deliver to our clients the kind of talented industry professionals that they need while also making savings in both time and money. When it comes to Permanent Staffing, Quest is unsurpassed in our delivery. We can offer you access to candidates whom work exclusively with us, can confidentially advertise, headhunt and proactively seek candidates in Ireland and abroad at any level with the skill set, profile and culture fit you require. What’s more, we work on a success only basis, so if we don’t fill your roles there is no associated cost.
Banking & Finance Division
The Banking and Finance Division recruits primarily for clients within Dublin’s IFSC and offshore locations such as Luxembourg & the Cayman Islands.
Accountancy Division
The Accountancy Division provides an accountancy recruitment service for banking, insurance, commerce, industry, practice and public sectors.
Fintech
Our IT/Tech Department is Ireland’s only dedicated Banking, Insurance, Accounting and Financial Services Technical Recruitment Provider.
Start Hiring Today
Whether you’re building a new team, replacing a key hire, or strengthening governance and risk functions, we’re here to help.
Why Hire With Us
Deep Specialism
25 years embedded in Fund Services, and Investment Operations
Quality Over Quantity
Shortlists are curated, vetted, and delivered with clear, actionable insights
Speed Without Compromise
We know your operating model, regulatory environment, and pain points
Market Intelligence Built-In
Salary data, competitor insights, and talent availability included as standard
Partnership Approach
We work as an extension of your business, improving processes, advising on talent strategy, and supporting long-term team performance
How We Work
1. Discovery Call
We start with a friendly call or meeting to understand your business goals, team structure, skill gaps, timelines, and what success looks like for you
2. Targeted Search & Shortlist
Once we’re aligned, we go to market for you. You receive a carefully curated shortlist of candidates who are technically strong, culturally aligned, and genuinely suited to your team.
3. Interview & Decision Support
We support you through every stage — interview preparation, competency frameworks, market insights, and offer management — so you can make clear, confident decisions.
4. Onboarding & Aftercare
After the offer is accepted, we stay involved. We support onboarding and check in to ensure everything is settling well, helping you secure long-term retention and a successful hire.
Clients We Serve
Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting
NAV production, PE/RE, hedge, alternatives, real assets, financial reporting, performance and fee oversight, valuations, and accounting leadership roles
Investor Services & Transfer Agency
Investor onboarding, AML/KYC, TA operations, client services, transaction processing, and operational oversight
Compliance, Risk & Governance
AML, KYC, Compliance, Risk, Outsourcing Oversight, Internal Controls, DP office support, Operational Risk, and governance roles across UCITS and AIF frameworks
Custody, Depositary & Middle Office
Custody operations, reconciliations, settlements, oversight, depositary monitoring, middle office, collateral, cash management, and investment operations
Data, Digital & Transformation
Data analysis, data quality, digital onboarding, workflow automation, AI-enabled operations, operational excellence, and change & transformation roles within the FS environment
Business & Support Functions (Financial Services)
HR, operations, office & business support, project support, and client services — specifically within fund services and financial services organisations