McCabe & Barton

McCabe & Barton is a specialist recruitment agency delivering senior-level recruitment solutions for technology and transformation. Founded by Gillian McCabe, who brings C-level industry experience, the company has built a team of experienced consultants with established networks and deep expertise in their fields. With over 25 years of proven success in permanent and interim hiring, McCabe & Barton operates as a seamless extension of client teams, combining rapid shortlisting with a client-first approach to identify and place exceptional talent.

The agency specialises across multiple core sectors shaping the modern economy. In Financial Services, McCabe & Barton works across buy-side and sell-side institutions including asset and wealth managers, banks, private equity firms, and FinTechs, with expertise in front-to-back-office systems, order management, and market data platforms. In Insurance, the company partners with life, general, and specialty insurers to support digital transformation, data innovation, and regulatory change, covering core platform modernisation and customer journey initiatives. The agency also serves the Legal sector, helping law firms and in-house legal teams evolve through technology and process improvement, as well as Consulting and Technology, collaborating with management consultancies, professional services firms, and technology-led organisations from AI providers to software vendors.

Based in London, McCabe & Barton serves clients across the United Kingdom and beyond, building relationships that often span entire careers. The company is structured for speed, rigour, and precision, with executive hires achieving an 85% plus retention rate after three years. Clients choose McCabe & Barton for their deep market expertise, thoughtful relationship-led approach, and commitment to understanding both candidate aptitude and organisational culture, ensuring placements that deliver genuine value beyond individual hires.