Michael Williams Associates

Michael Williams Associates is an executive search firm established in 1992, specialising in recruitment for the financial markets sector. With a combined search experience of over 75 years amongst the team, the company works on assignments through to MD and Partner level across trading, sales, structuring, strategy and management functions, incorporating all facets of eMarkets. Michael Williams Associates has built its reputation on deep expertise in identifying and placing top talent within the financial services industry. The company focuses specifically on Fixed Income, Currencies (FX) and Commodities markets, serving both sell-side and buy-side institutions. This specialisation allows Michael Williams Associates to provide nuanced understanding of the unique skill sets and market knowledge required for success in these demanding roles. The firm also works with hedge funds, asset managers and family offices, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the financial markets landscape. Situated in London, Michael Williams Associates works extensively across all major financial market centres, covering the US, EMEA and APAC regions. The company regards strong, long-term partnerships with clients as its primary goal, reflected in the fact that major banks and institutions have partnered with Michael Williams Associates since its inception. Through experience and dedicated relationship management, the firm ensures a complete understanding of client preferences and needs, always tailoring its approach to ensure continued success and remembering that on every assignment, it serves as an extension of its clients' own reputation.