DART Talent & Executive Search was awarded Best Wealth Management Executive Search Firm (Switzerland) consecutively at the 2017, 2018 and 2020 Wealth Briefing Awards. This is a title we are proud of and pledge to live up to in all aspects of our work.

Wealth Briefing Awards Winner 2020
DART_BWMESF_2018
Dartexec Wealth Briefing Awards Winner 2017

Talent Specialists in asset and wealth Management across EMEA

WE ARE TARGETED

We specialise in executive search and the recruitment of talent for banks and other financial institutions in Switzerland, Germany, UK and the Middle East.

WE ARE CONNECTED

We work with some of the top candidates and clients in the industry, and are building a strong leadership presence in our market.

WE DELIVER

Our success rate is extremely high for candidates and clients, which is shown through successful long-term placements, feedback and business growth.

ABOUT US

"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."

Confucius

HOW WE WORK

Preparing your career step

Preparing your career step

You only get one chance at a first impression! Remember – the more we know about you the better. It is also important that there is transparency and trust from the start as it can only help ensure your career move will be the right one.

Here are a few points you should think about carefully in order to help us ensure you a rewarding and fulfilling career step:

- what do I really want from my next career step?

- what are the things that I really enjoy, dislike or miss in my current job?

- What is my key added value to an employer? What differentiates me from the competition?

If you would like to take the next step and get in touch, please use our contact form and our team will happily guide you through the necessary steps from the word go.

Check the BLOG part of our website and sign up to our DARTboard newsletter for our useful tips and guides on preparing yourself successfully for all steps in the lifecycle of your next career step.

Please click this box again to close it.

The interview process

The interview process

Apart from being your first point of contact we are here to guide you through the entire recruitment process from initial call and interview to your first day at work with your new employer. A typical successful hiring process may progress like this after first contact with DART for a specific job opportunity:

- within a week: interview with DART and, if a good match is established between you and the open position, we will prepare and forward your profile to the client

- within 2 weeks: client review, feedback and interview scheduled with client

- within 4 weeks: second and third round interviews; initial discussions on salary package

- within 6 weeks: reference and background checks; employment contract offer

- within 7 weeks: possible negotiations followed by contract completion, relocation support and agreement on start date

Check the BLOG part of our website and sign up to our DARTboard newsletter for our useful tips and guides on preparing yourself successfully for all steps in the lifecycle of your next career step.

Please click this box again to close it.

Support in your new role

Support in your new role

The first few months in your new job are crucial to your success and we remain in contact with you to support with any questions or to connect you with key people in the organisation where relevant.

Working with a select few clients we are well connected and informed about their businesses and people: it is in all parties’ interest to ensure your hiring is a success so do feel free to reach out to your personal consultant for support.

If you would like a more formal and structured program to accompany and maximise your success in your career transition please ask us about our partnering Career Coaches programs.

Please click this box again to close it.

Search services

Search services

Our core expertise and the foundations of our business: we find you talent.

Ultimately, we always tailor our services to our clients’ best needs and procedures. Depending on your talent requirements and the urgency in sourcing it we will advise you on the best structure. These are the most popular search mandate structures:

Executive Search:

Performed on an exclusive basis and usually undertaken by a team of 2-3 of DART’s finest consultants to execute with diligence and efficiency, our flagship service is the most popular service for our clients seeking a new senior management hire, a very rare skill set or needing to discreetly replace a manager in their organisation. Underlining our commitment to the successful conclusion of all searches we undertake, our retainers come with a performance guarantee.

Contingency Search:

Our search service for less senior positions but nevertheless requiring the methodical and quality-driven service for which we are renowned. Even without a retainer this service is performed on an exclusive basis ensuring the best representation of our clients in the market.

Continuous Search:

Would you like the reassurance of a professional, trusted partner to support your business’ growth with a solid pipeline of top talent for any requirement you have? Or perhaps your experience has taught you that you need to make several key hires per year and you would like the peace of mind of a trusted talent partner poised to secure them for you. Not only is it an economical choice, but it also ensures you the peace of mind and time to focus on your business.

Team Search:

If you are building a new Investments team or capability, or expanding into a new geographical market, you can warrant an immediate impact by hiring a well-versed team. Securing a team requires a high level of research, the right approach and negotiating finesse.

Please click this box again to close it.

Board level appointment

Board level appointment

The strength of your Corporate and Advisory Board can make the difference between performance and outperformance. Board members are a special breed: defined by their wealth of experience, professional reputation, attention to detail, network and direct communication style. Like us really!

Give your company the cutting edge by ensuring your guiding team is the best you can have. We can also advise you on a compelling remuneration structure to attract the very finest minds.

Please click this box again to close it.

Interim management

Interim management

Sometimes you just need someone to come in, fix it and get out. Especially in these times of change, a fresh pair of eyes and experienced hands can be worth their weight in gold. Delve into our network of senior executives, combine with a flexible working arrangement and fully managed pay-rolling service, and prepare for solutions to your challenges.

Please click this box again to close it.

OUR EXPERTISE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

For Board Opportunities and Advisory Board Opportunities please visit the Board Owl website.

MEET THE TEAM

Daniel Aghdami

Daniel Aghdami

Managing Partner

Simona Schnoz

Simona Schnoz

Consultant

Simon Steffen

Simon Steffen

Consultant

Liisa Unenge

Liisa Unenge

Senior Researcher & HR Business Manager

Agnieszka Cieslok

Agnieszka Cieslok

Senior Consultant

Larissa Cantiere

Larissa Cantiere

Research Analyst

Henry

Henry

Office Pup

Meet our Advisory Board

Mike Hammond

Mike Hammond

Karsten Le Blanc

Karsten Le Blanc

Roger Zubler

Roger Zubler

Simone Thompson

Simone Thompson

Jillian MacNab

Jillian MacNab

JOIN US

Our team is our biggest differentiator. We believe that a team of rich diversity, united by our shared values, humour and work ethic, proves a most successful formula in understanding and delivering results to our clients and candidates.

We place great emphasis on personal and professional growth, and on team work. With our services in growing demand, we continue to selectively add exceptional people (and the occasional canine) to our team who believe they can contribute significantly to our success, and with whom we would like to share our successes.

If you are interested in exploring a future with DART Talent & Executive Search, please review our current, open positions. You may also send us a speculative application, in form of an introductory note to us with your CV and the reasons why you feel working with DART could be for you.

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and - most of all - love of what you are doing."

Pelé

Facts from DART Towers 2019

Cups of Coffee
Km travelled by the team
Offices visited
Candidate assessments completed

Testimonials

From the Blog

Best Wealth Management Executive Search Firm DART

DART awarded “Best Wealth Management Executive Search Firm (Switzerland)” in 2020

DART Team receives 2020 Award

 

Best Wealth Management Executive Search Firm

Zurich, 11th February 2020 – DART Talent & Executive Search AG was awarded Best
Wealth Management Executive Search Firm (Switzerland) at the 7th WealthBriefing Swiss
Awards. The independent panel of judges recognized DART for its demonstration of
innovation and excellence in 2019, and the firm was commended specifically for its
commitment and contribution to diversity in the Wealth Management sector in
Switzerland. The glittering awards dinner was held at the Hotel President Wilson, Geneva
last week Thursday.

Read More
Wealth Management Executive Search Firm

Sasha Savic joins as new Partner and COO

DART Talent & Executive Search AG (DART) has appointed Sasha Savic as a new partner and COO as of 1st September 2019. As a member of the Management Board of the Zurich-based executive search firm, 44-year-old Savic will further develop and strengthen the areas of Emerging Markets and Corporate Functions as well as the Fintech sector. With this appointment, DART is underscoring its growth ambitions in Switzerland, EMEA and Asia.

Read More

How to get your CV to the top of the pile

The internet has opened up the job market more than ever before allowing people to apply for positions across the world through internet job boards, company websites and networking websites such as LinkedIn or Xing. So how do you get your CV to the top of the pile?

Read More

Nailing the job in your first Interview

Securing a job at the first interview is not impossible. Most employers will require a series of interviews before making their ultimate hiring decision, however many candidates fall at the very first hurdle. You only have one chance to make a first impression and here is how to ride the wave to success.

Read More

Twitter Feed

Connect with us

Contact Info

  • DART Talent & Executive Search, Fraumünsterstrasse 16, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
  • +41 44 215 1080
  • info(AT)dartexec(DOT)com