Director – Asset-Based Finance Executive Search: Leading Global Investment Firm
Challenge
A leading global investment firm was expanding its Dublin operations and required a Director of Asset-Based Finance (ABF). This was a newly created, senior leadership role central to the firm’s growth strategy. The client needed an exceptional candidate with niche technical expertise, proven leadership capability and deep knowledge of private and ABF markets.
Given the competitive financial services landscape and niche skill set available in Ireland, they required a specialist executive search partner in Dublin who could deliver results discreetly and efficiently.
Solution
Mason Alexander was exclusively retained to lead the search. Our executive search team:
- Partnered with the client’s leadership to define the role profile and success criteria.
- Carried out a targeted market mapping exercise to identify top-tier senior finance candidates.
- Engaged and assessed candidates confidentially through our global investment and private market network.
- Managed a robust process that combined speed, discretion and cultural fit assessment.
Result
Mason Alexander successfully delivered a targeted shortlist of highly qualified senior candidates, culminating in a completed interview process and accepted offer — all within a 12-week timeframe.
The chosen candidate, appointed as Director of Asset-Based Finance in Dublin, brought extensive global experience and has since led the growth of this strategic business area.
Their appointment has strengthened the firm’s operations and reinforced its position as a global leader in investment and private markets.
Key Highlights
End-to-end executive search completed within
12 weeks
Exclusive executive search for a newly created Director-level role in Dublin
Secured niche ABF leadership expertise in a highly competitive market
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