A comprehensive list of some of London's newest financial services employers (mark two)
With many of the bigger investment banks cooling on hiring plans currently, it's easy to forget that a number of smaller firms - including corporate finance, hedge funds, fund managers, wealth managers and private equity firms - have (comparatively) recently kick-started their London operations.
IMAS, a corporate finance advisory firm, previously provided us with a list of firms to receive FSA authorisation in the first quarter, and has now done the same for Q2.
Obviously, there's no guarantee that recruitment opportunities exist at all of these firms, but their relative newness suggests some may have scope to expand. If you're looking to move away from a larger firm, it's also an opportunity to explore some more recent smaller offerings.
We're showing selected firms on the list below. Some have been filtered out on the grounds that they have no website.
(Unless otherwise stated, the 'current size' section refers to the firm's London operations).
What is it?: UK subsidiary of global private equity firm.
Current size?: London office still comparatively small, but part of large organisation.
What is it?: Corporate finance and ECM advisory firm.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Private equity firm focused on SME investments southern England.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Boutique investment bank with a focus on the technology sector.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Independent asset management boutique.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: A European private equity fund manager focusing on solar energy infrastructure investments.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: The European subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, which focuses on property, renewable power and infrastructure. Brookfield Financial offers advisory and investment banking services to these sectors.
Current size?: Brookfield Financial employs 45 globally.
What is it?: Generalist corporate finance advisory firm.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
Caisson Investment Management Partners
What is it?: Investment manager focusing on real estate and alternative investment markets.
Current size?: Small, but also has a Dutch operation.
What is it?: Fund manager focusing on infrastructure sector.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Fund manager focusing on real estate.
Current size?: Employs 30 key people in London.
What is it?: Hedge fund manager taking a quantitative approach.
Current size?: Small - operational hub in London.
What is it?: Financial advisory firm focusing on global equity cash and derivative markets.
Current size?: Very small.
What is it?: Alternative investment manager.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Private equity funds of funds manager - a joint venture between Gartmore Investment Management and Hermes Fund Managers.
Current size?: 28 employees based in London.
What is it?: Private equity firm focusing on life sciences, energy and TMT sectors.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Corporate finance and corporate development boutique.
Current size?: Small - staffed by a "small number of highly specialised individuals".
What is it?: "Capital raising organisation" targeted at alternative investment managers.
Current size?: Very small
What is it?: Financial advisory firm focused on the energy sector.
Current size?: Very small.
Navigant Capital Markets Advisers
What is it?: Boutique corporate finance advisory firm.
Current size?: Small, but subsidiary of Navigant Consulting.
What is it?: Wealth manager.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Corporate finance boutique focusing on energy and infrastructure, media and finance.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Private equity fund manager and advisor hailing from Canada.
Current size?: Employs 40 investment professionals globally.
What is it?: Investment fund targeted at internet-based services sector.
Current size?: Small - run "by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs".
What is it?: Investment adviser to ESB Novusmodus, the investment fund of Irish utilities company ESB. Focuses on energy sector.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: A long-standing private equity firm recently acquired by Affiliated Managers Group. Offices in London, Hong Kong, San Francisco and New York.
Current size?: 143 employees worldwide, 25 senior professionals in London.
What is it?: Corporate finance advisory firm for UK SMEs.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Asset management boutique.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Real estate investment adviser.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Asset manager with structured credit approach.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: Absolute return advisory company.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation
What is it?: Hedge fund manager focusing on the oil market.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation
What is it?: Wealth manager.
Current size?: Very small.
What is it?: UK-focused private equity firm.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
What is it?: New investment bank covering a variety of sectors.
Current size?: Employs 42 staff in London.
What is it?: Financial advisory firm focused on sovereign finance and sovereign debt.
Current size?: Small - boutique operation.
