"Stephen Bell Associates were a pleasure to deal with when hiring an Investment Sales Manager. They grasped the brief extremely quickly and assisted with the finalisation of the job spec. They provided a good range of suitable candidates who had clearly been well briefed on the opportunity and they were extremely helpful with the interviewing and hiring process. I would recommend them without hesitation."
ChairmanBoutique Asset Manager"Every step of the way, Stephen and the team were extremely professional, supportive and responsive. The communication was fantastic and I felt confident that my interests were just as important as the client's. Plus, its a great team full of really nice people."
Head of MarketingGlobal Asset Manager"Stephen Bell and team supported the whole process in a very friendly, structured and reliable way. They were never pushy, but empathic and fully represented my interests. Overall a very professional, pleasant experience, so I can definitely strongly recommend Stephen Bell Associates."
Marketing Manager, GermanyGlobal Asset Manager"Stephen is the most professional headhunter I have worked with in my career. In my experience, he is extremely diligent in providing detailed insight ahead of each interview phase, and in terms of providing valuable feedback after each successive round (of the application process). Stephen’s reputation within the industry means that he is involved in many of the most interesting mid and senior level candidate searches."
Head of Channel MarketingGlobal Asset Manager"I would highly recommend Stephen Bell Associates. I joined a new firm and the process from first interview to offer was managed seamlessly. The advice, feedback and positive approach from the team was highly appreciated."
Head of RFPGlobal Asset Manager"Stephen Bell Associates really understand our business and our people. So the candidates we see aren’t only qualified for the role, they’re also screened to be a great cultural fit for our team. That means we end up hiring people with the right expertise who become effective in role very quickly."
Head of Digital MarketingGlobal Asset Manager"I’ve worked with Stephen for years, and will continue to work with him, because he doesn’t stop at understanding the roles I’m trying to fill and present suitable candidates with good experience. He takes the time to take in the bigger picture, to understand our corporate culture and suss out plans for my team’s growth over time. As a result, he’s presented to me outstanding candidates, who are both an excellent fit for the immediate role, and also with our firm’s values. These joiners come with enthusiasm for getting stuck into the job at hand, and are already vested in our collective long-term success."
CMOGlobal Asset Manager"I have worked with the team at SBA for several years both as a candidate (twice) and hiring manager (multiple times) and can't recommend them highly enough on both counts. They really understand the industry they are operating in and the nuances of different roles and teams. They have always only suggested relevant roles and good-fit candidates to me. But their value-add goes beyond that to providing the kind of discussion and advice that are the hallmarks of a true consulting service."
Head of Product MarketingGlobal Asset Manager"I have worked closely with the team at SBA for a number of years. We have a trusted partnership, always providing invaluable advice, counsel and guidance on achieving the best recruitment solutions for my team. Combined with a discrete, thoughtful approach and broad reach across asset management marketing, Stephen Bell Associates remains the act to beat in the sector."
CMOGlobal Asset Manager