About JCW

Fiona specializes in connecting tax professionals with leading firms across the US tax market. She primarily covers the NYC tri-state area and manages JCW’s NYC tax recruitment team. Her focus spans asset management, financial services, and clean energy, with a strong specialization in the tax insurance market. She focuses on building trusted, long-term relationships with both candidates and hiring teams while staying closely connected to trends and hiring activity across the market. Some of her recent placements include a Global Head of Tax at a global investment firm, VP of Tax at a hedge fund, VP of Tax Insurance at a broker, Tax Manager at a credit fund, Head of Tax at a clean energy firm, Tax Director at a multinational bank, and Tax Underwriter at an MGU.

Et is the CEO of JCW Group, he joined the business 15 years ago and worked his way up through the organization. When not driving the company toward its goals, he remains hands-on in the Compliance space—where his recruitment journey began.

Jamie founded JCW in 2007 and grew it from a solo venture into a global recruitment business. Now Founder and Chairman, he focuses on strategic direction and ensuring the company stays true to the values that have driven its long-term success.

John is the Managing Director of the Head Office in London. He has previously held senior positions in the U.S. office and spent a year living in Germany to assist with its setup during its inception.

A qualified Accountant with over 25 years of finance experience, Ben has extensive experience in the recruitment sector having worked for both Page Group and Cielo Talent. Ben joined Search Capital in January 2024 and as CFO he is ultimately responsible for delivering quality financial reporting, working alongside the other C-suite members to provide strategic direction , ensuring financial success and making sure adequate resources are available to achieve ambitious growth plans.

Kate is a Partner and the HR Director of JCW Group. She joined the organisation 15 years ago, initially responsible for establishing and developing the operational function. Since 2017, her role has evolved to focus exclusively on Global HR. Now a Level 7 CIPD-qualified HR professional, she has overall responsibility for employment and labor law, as well as the entire employee lifecycle.

Gabriela is the Director of Systems Enablement at JCW, with expertise in recruitment operations, technology, and reporting. She’s known for streamlining workflows, optimizing tools through automation, and delivering clean, actionable data through smart tools and dashboards. Her approach balances deep systems knowledge with real-world team needs.

As Executive Assistant, Emily plays a central role in supporting the CEO and helping turn strategic vision into execution across the business. With nearly seven years at the firm, Emily has worn many hats and built a deep understanding of how the organization operates at every level. Her responsibilities span executive support, vendor and partner management, coordination with recruitment-to-recruitment firms, website and intranet management, award submissions, annual planning initiatives, and global event coordination. She takes pride in being a trusted operational partner and ensuring the business runs smoothly, efficiently, and with intention.

Felix began his JCW career in 2016 straight after graduating in New York and, following an interim stop in London, opened the Frankfurt office in 2018. Since then, he has been heading the business in Germany and continues to be operationally involved with banks in the areas of Risk & Compliance

Chris leads JCW’s U.S. governance recruitment practice, with a focus on risk, compliance, and audit across banking and financial services. Known for his consultative approach, he partners with clients on strategic hiring across contract and permanent mandates.

Nick is a Managing Director at JCW specializing in Finance, Accounting, Credit and Commercial Lending recruitment. With over a decade of experience in client acquisition and management across both life sciences and banking sectors – he leads teams in placing top-tier candidates and with industry leading clients.

Alex is a Partner and Managing Director at JCW, which he joined in 2010. He has helped build the firm's Governance, Risk & Compliance practice across the UK, BENELUX, DACH and the US. He partners with banks, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms, and fintechs, helping them hire the talent that protects and scales their businesses.

Alex has an extensive track record delivering single and multi-hire projects across both permanent and contract markets. He is particularly trusted on executive search mandates, where his network, discretion and market knowledge have helped countless clients strengthen their leadership teams.

Alex is currently focused on expanding JCW's Risk & Compliance practice in the US. Typical mandates include Chief Compliance Officers, Compliance Directors, Deputy Chief Compliance Officers, Heads of Compliance, General Counsel, Chief Risk Officers, Heads of AML, BSA/AML Officers, Senior Compliance Officers, Senior Risk Managers and Regulatory Change professionals.

A former Infantry Officer with the British Army, Paul joined JCW’s London practice in 2010 and was instrumental in developing the Compliance and Financial Crime team. Transferring to New York in 2014, he has replicated the same success, cultivating a strong network of clients and compliance professionals across North America. A trusted advisor and partner to his clients, Paul is unrivaled when it comes to securing top talent in his market.

Cheikh is responsible for leading the Catalyst team in Frankfurt. He began his career in 2018 as an Associate in London before taking on the strategic task in 2020 to build and shape the German life sciences market from Frankfurt. In his leadership role, Cheikh not only acts as a driving force behind the growth of the Frankfurt office but also remains closely involved in operational activities. In daily exchange with leaders in the life sciences industry across the DACH region, he combines deep market knowledge with a strong understanding of the sector’s specific requirements.

Nicole has been with JCW since 2015 leading our US Audit Recruitment team, which focuses on placing audit talent with financial institutions across the country.  She is also the founder and leader of JCW’s internal Women’s Committee, EmpowHer.

After completing his studies in Business Psychology, Niklas began his career as an Associate at JCW in Frankfurt and has since progressed to the role of Director. Early on, he specialized in risk management and regulatory reporting within the banking sector. Today, he and his team focus on filling positions in risk management, internal audit, and compliance.

With his deep market knowledge in both quantitative and qualitative risk management, Niklas combines expertise with a genuine understanding of people and markets. His mission: to create lasting connections.

Amanda is a Director on JCW's Tax team. With seven years of experience in tax recruitment, she specializes in placing tax lawyers and accountants across a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in asset management, banking, and insurance. She also founded and oversees JCW's internal mentorship program, which is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of all incoming associates.

Alex is a Director at JCW. He focuses in business development efforts across the financial services sector in the USA.

Yasmin is a Director of IT Recruitment at JCW Group, bringing 13 years of experience connecting top talent with transformative teams. She specializes in core technology and cybersecurity across both contract and permanent roles, with a focus on areas like software engineering, infrastructure, data, AI and digital transformation. Yasmin values partnership above all else and approaches every search with a white-glove mindset—delivering a personalized, high-touch experience for both clients and candidates.

Hannah proudly operates at management level. With a niche in freelance and interim placements, she delivers professional, people-focused service—always with a smile and a sharp eye for talent.

Chandler is a Principal Consultant at JCW. He focuses within the Compliance and Legal sectors in the US.

Luis has been part of the JCW team in Frankfurt for several years and is your point of contact for the placement of specialists and executives within the insurance industry. After completing his degree in business administration with a focus on insurance, he gained direct experience working for insurers as well as in close collaboration with leading primary and reinsurance companies.

His focus is on recruiting for actuarial and underwriting positions, both within the German-speaking market and internationally, with a particular emphasis on Europe and Asia.

Louis is an Associate Partner at JCW Group, where he has spent the past decade building out one of the most specialized credit and risk practices in the US market. He focuses on structured and leveraged finance, partnering with regional and corporate banks across the US to build teams in both the first and second lines of defense.

His network is deeply rooted across these disciplines, helping clients build and strengthen teams as platforms continue to expand across project finance, securitization, corporate credit, and asset-based lending. His placements span from AVP through senior leadership, with a focus on identifying highly specialized talent across complex credit and financing markets.

Wanda Mintzas is a Principal Consultant at JCW Group. She specializes in recruiting Compliance and Internal Audit professionals within financial services. Working across Germany, she partners with banks, asset managers, leasing companies, fintechs, payment service providers and other regulated financial institutions to hire specialists and leaders.

She regularly recruits roles such as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Head of Compliance, Compliance Manager, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO/AML Officer), Head of Internal Audit and Audit Manager. With nearly five years of experience in compliance and audit recruitment, she has in-depth knowledge of the regulatory requirements for these functions and of the German candidate market.

Her strengths are senior and C-level appointments and building or scaling entire compliance and audit teams. Alongside confidential replacement hires, she supports organizations through growth, restructuring and changing regulatory demands.

Clara Masson leads JCW’s U.S. Insurance recruitment practice, managing a team focused on senior and executive-level talent across the nationwide insurance market. She specializes in commercial property and casualty and partners with carriers, MGAs, insurtechs, and brokerages across the U.S. Clara recruits across underwriting, claims, actuarial, operations, and leadership, supporting both permanent and contract hiring needs. She works with clients at all levels, from experienced professionals to senior and executive leadership, with a focus on finding talent that fits both the role and the organization. With five years of recruitment experience, Clara has built long-standing relationships across the insurance and reinsurance markets. She takes a straightforward, hands-on approach and prides herself on building trusted relationships with both clients and candidates.

Alexander is the Director of the Risk Management team covering the US. He has 9+ years’ experience in recruitment. His team cover niche risk specific roles across the US specifically for both buy and sell side clients. He has experience in helping organizations grow/relocate their teams on large scales both locally and internationally. Keep an eye on Alexanders LinkedIn for his corporate round table events and networking events in the risk space.

Maddie is the Director and head of JCW’s Life Sciences Contract Staffing practice, bringing over a decade of experience connecting top talent with leading companies in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical industries. Maddie is passionate about placing professionals who work on life-changing—and often life-saving—products, and is driven by the opportunity to support innovations that improve health outcomes every day.

Michael is a Senior Interim Consultant at JCW. After four years at a football agency, he transitioned into the life sciences sector. Today, he specializes in connecting highly qualified freelancers with companies across the DACH region.

Megan leads the Major Accounts team in Boston at JCW, partnering and delivering to top-tier clients across financial services and life sciences. Since joining JCW 9 years ago she has always been focused in delivering strategic hiring initiatives, high-volume recruitment solutions, and cultivating long-term relationships with candidates.

Boris is a Director at JCW, where he leads the firm’s US tax recruitment division. With over a decade of experience in tax recruitment, he specializes in placing both CPAs and tax attorneys across a wide range of industries.

Winston is currently a Senior Director at JCW. He is an experienced life sciences recruitment leader specializing in Quality & Regulatory Affairs.  Winston partners with startups and global clients to deliver tailored hiring solutions, combining deep industry knowledge with a commitment to exceptional service.

Elijah is a Senior Consultant & Team Lead at JCW based in NYC. He specializes in private credit and commercial lending recruitment. Elijah has placed countless professionals within banking, debt, and direct lending markets across the U.S.

Jason is a Director in JCW's London office, where he is responsible for leading a large team of sales specialists covering some of the key markets across Europe. This includes countries such as Switzerland, France, and the Benelux. Jason and his team work closely with some of the world’s largest insurance and reinsurance firms, providing expert support in key areas such as actuarial, underwriting, technical accounting, and claims.

Jad, Director at JCW, has over 14 years of experience in financial services recruitment. A specialist in the French market and external consultancy, he supports banks and institutions by placing consultants in compliance, finance, management control, and regulatory reporting roles across the francophone financial sector.

Max specializes in recruiting underwriting and claims professionals across the US insurance market, working with carriers, reinsurers, MGAs and brokers. He partners with clients to hire roles including Heads of Surety Underwriting, GL Claims Managers, Executive Cyber Underwriters and senior branch leadership. Max has particular expertise in hardening lines of business, including contract and commercial surety and E&S programs across property, general liability, commercial auto and excess casualty.

Kerry is the Global Director of Strategic Solutions, responsible for delivering and developing tailored hiring solutions for the Group’s global client portfolio—both existing and new. As part of the Group’s Go To Market team, Kerry plays a key role in driving new account development and expanding client partnerships, with a strong focus on growing the Group’s presence across the UK & Europe.

Kristina is the Finance Officer at JCW Group. With her passion for accounting and numbers she dives into various tasks like preparing management accounts, VAT returns, reconciling and managing accounts payable and receivable, reporting, analysing data, and contributing to company's efficient financial operations.

Louise is the Senior Credit Controller at JCW. She has strong experience in managing receivables, reducing aged debt, and improving cash flow. Her passion is building client relationships, resolving disputes efficiently, and supporting business stability through effective credit risk management.

Alexis is a global Lead HRBP within a people-focused role responsible for driving employee experience, engagement, development, and culture across JCW Group. Acting as a trusted strategic partner to employees and managers, the role supports career growth, performance, employee relations, and key moments throughout the employee lifecycle.