AMG Search

Founded in Glasgow in 2000, AMG Search has spent over 25 years building a reputation as one of the UK's most trusted specialist recruiters in Financial Services and Wealth Management. Our approach is built on relationships rather than volume, which is why so many of our clients have worked with us for years

Industry Focus

AMG Search specialises exclusively in Financial Services and Wealth Management recruitment across the UK. With consultants based in Glasgow, London and Barcelona, our team combines deep sector knowledge with an extensive network of industry contacts built over more than 25 years.

We work with clients across Wealth Management, IFA, Private Banking, Corporate Financial Planning and Business Development, placing candidates at mid to senior level. We operate in a professional and ethical manner, adhering to the UK’s stringent recruitment regulations.

Our Background

Founded in 2000, AMG Search has spent over two decades building a strong track record of placing high-performing financial services professionals with some of the UK’s most respected firms. We specialise in permanent, regulated roles and work with clients ranging from national wealth managers and private banks to ambitious independent practices.

Our Recruiting Approach

Placing the right person in a senior financial services role takes more than a database search. We take time to understand each client’s business, culture and specific requirements before we begin. Our consultants combine sector expertise with a rigorous search methodology — identifying, approaching and assessing candidates who may not be actively looking but are exactly who our clients need.

Our Industry Expertise

Between our consultants, AMG Search brings over 60 years of combined experience in financial services recruitment. That depth of knowledge means we understand the roles we recruit for, the firms we work with and the candidates we represent. We know who the best people are and how to reach them

 

Specialist Areas

Our specialist areas include:

  • Financial Advisers / IFA’s
  • Wealth Management
  • Corporate Financial Planners
  • Sales and Marketing Managers
  • Business Development
  • Training / Learning and Development
  • Compliance and Risk
  • Senior Executives

While our core focus is Financial Services and Wealth Management, we are always happy to have a conversation if your hiring needs fall outside these areas.

OUR OFFICES IN WEST GEORGE STREET

Our Industry Experts

  • Andrew McGarvey

    Andrew McGarvey Director

    Andrew established the business in 2000 and he was a member of the MRI Network for 10 years.

    Prior to this he had over 20 years experience in the Financial Services and Office Systems industries with Prudential and Xerox.

    He has specific expertise in the recruitment of sales and business development roles to senior level across the Tied, Multi-Tied and Intermediary channels and clients include several “blue chip” Financial Services and Wealth Management/Private Banking organisations.

    “It is essential that I fully understand the needs of my clients and candidates and I always ensure that any potential match is done after considerable evaluation. I insist on absolute professionalism and confidentiality at all times and I take great pride in QUALITY of delivery. My business will always seek out the best candidates in the industry for our clients”.

    Andrew is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Managers and he is also a Member of the IOD.

    He is passionate about football, tennis, skiing and time permitting, reading (particularly history).

    andrew@amgsearch.com
    +44(0)141 202 0630
    +44(0)7702 285478

  • Stephanie McGarvey Director/Senior Consultant

    Stephanie is Andrew’s daughter. She is an Events Management and Media graduate of the University of West of Scotland who joined the business in 2012. She focuses on mid/senior level in wealth management, financial planning, business development and “acquisition”.

    Prior to this she was a Business Unit Adviser with EE/T-Mobile for 4 years, servicing the SME sector.

    Stephanie is passionate about her role and she aspires to offer outstanding service to each and every client.

    Outside of work, Stephanie’s interests are travelling, fine dining, current affairs and of course, shopping/fashion. She enjoys playing tennis and in the winter she looks forward to her annual ski break (or is it après ski?).

    Stephanie is based in our London office

    stephanie@amgsearch.com
    +44(0)7904 567651

  • John Anderson Senior Consultant

    John is a Senior Consultant who entered the world of executive search with MRI Network in 2005, servicing the healthcare sector. He joined AMG search in early 2014 and he brings a wealth of experience in research skills and recruitment to the business. Before this John was a Sales Manager in the automotive trade.

    John is a professional who is passionate about delivering the best service possible to his clients and candidates. He strives to fully understand their needs and provide a great result!

    John is married and he has two teenage girls. With whatever spare time he has left john will be seen on the golf course aiming to get that handicap down to single figures. He is also a football and motorsport enthusiast.

    john@amgsearch.com
    +44(0)141 202 0630
    +44(0)7889 625500

  • Andy Gavin Search Consultant

    Andy joined the business in 2017.  He is a graduate in Business Technology from the University of the West of Scotland and prior to joining AMG Search he was a Business Development Manager with Hewlett Packard.

    Andy recruits specifically Financial Planners & Sales/Business Development management and he is committed to always providing an optimum service to his clients and candidates.

    He is another member of the family and he brings his business development and “IT” experience to AMG Search.

    Andy has a wide range of interests and sport is very much to the fore.  He enjoys skiing, golf and in particular football – both paying and spectating!  Travel is also very high on his agenda and he has visited many European countries as well as the USA, Africa and Asia on several occasions.

    Andy services the UK from his base in Barcelona.

    andy.gavin@amgsearch.com
    +44(0)7800837337