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Jeremy Hardisty
Managing Partner, United States
Jeremy Hardisty brings deep financial services expertise to executive search projects in a range of subsectors. His international background includes nearly 10 years in executive search, preceded by more than 25 years in finance including senior roles in global financial institutions. Along with in-depth knowledge of the industry, he has developed substantial networks in the U.S., U.K. and Europe.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search for the financial services sector, following more than 25 years in finance
- Extensive expertise in financial services searches in equities, fixed income, EM debt and credit across a range of clients in traditional long-only asset management as well as alternative strategies and private equity
- Strong record of placing portfolio managers, analysts and client portfolio managers, as well as marketing and distribution professionals
- International experience including cross-border sales, sales trading and trading
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner at a boutique executive search firm focused on financial services
- Managing Director at Kepler Cheuvreux
- Managing Director, Head of International Sales at RBS International
- Independent consultant; projects included a hedge fund startup, charitable directorship, non-executive role at a London-based hedge fund
- Managing Director, Head of International Sales at UBS in New York; earlier role in European equity sales in London
- Assistant Portfolio Manager at investment firm Martin Currie, Edinburgh
- Started career in asset management at Citi
Additional Expertise
- Investment Banking
- Equities
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Accounting
- FinTech
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from University of London
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Member, Zebedee Capital (London-based hedge fund)
Case Studies
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Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance
Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.
Driving the Expansion of an Asset Manager’s Fund Administration Platform Amid a Rapidly Growing Global ETF Footprint
Boyden partnered with a leading Midwest asset manager to build out its Fund Administration team—successfully placing four specialized leaders despite a strict in-office policy—to support the firm's rapid ETF expansion and regulatory readiness.
Securing a Top Tax Executive for a Leading Global Investment Bank
Discover how Boyden's strategic approach secured a top-tier Tax Executive for a leading global investment bank, resolving a year-long vacancy and enhancing their global tax compliance.
Thought Leadership
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Survey
Compensation and Work Survey of the Asset Management Industry
Gain valuable insights into the current state of compensation and work in the asset management industry with Boyden's in-depth survey.
Blog
Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight
As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.
Boyden Report Series
Fintech: The democratising effect of digital money
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of fintech-led innovation, connectivity and transformation in financial services, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Boyden Report Series
Global Banking and Capital Markets in a New World Order
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of the key orientation points for leadership through multiple complexities in the new world order, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Media
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News & Events
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In the Media
What made leaders successful in the past no longer guarantees the future
Global Boyden CEO Chad Hesters explains why leadership success in the past no longer guarantees the future, highlighting adaptability, AI fluency, curiosity, and humility as essential traits for today’s executives.
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Unilever joins Big Food shake-up
Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
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