Hercules Consultancy

Hercules Consultancy is a specialist recruitment firm based in Amsterdam that focuses on commercial and investment professionals within real estate, asset management and fintech. Founded by Pieter Smit, the company operates with a candidate-first approach, starting not with job vacancies but with identifying talent ready for the next career step. Hercules positions itself as an extension of client organisations rather than an external recruiter, representing clients in the market and positioning them strategically.

The company employs a selective, talent-driven methodology rather than volume-based recruitment. Services include candidate-driven placement and executive search with headhunting capabilities. Hercules maintains a continually active network of professionals ready for their next move, enabling the company to present carefully selected profiles without lengthy candidate lists. The founder specialises in sourcing commercial and investment talent at senior levels within real estate, asset management and fintech sectors.

Operating in three core markets - real estate and property, asset management and investment, and fintech with business development - Hercules serves clients seeking discrete, market-focused recruitment. The company approaches every search directly and substantively, always focusing on the right person with attention to both the role and organisational fit. Their direct, no-nonsense methodology emphasises finding professionals who make genuine impact.