Host Michael Dean sits down with two leading figures in specialist finance recruitment: Stuart Hicks, founder and managing director of City and Capital, and Dan from Infintelligence. The conversation explores the evolution of the specialist lending market over the past decade, the challenges of founder syndrome in growing businesses, and how the talent pool has matured. They discuss the importance of embracing expertise, the impact of technology and AI on the industry, the potential for market consolidation, and share some dramatic placement stories from their recruitment careers. The episode offers valuable insights for both employers and candidates navigating the specialist finance sector.

Guests:

Dan Greenhalgh - Managing Director, Fintelligent

https://www.linkedin.com/in/realestatefinanceheadhunter/

Stuart Hicks - Founder and Managing Director, City and Capital Recruitment

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-hicks-fs1/

Sponsored by:

Avamore Capital

https://avamorecapital.com

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