Life Sciences

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 and serves as Chief Experience Officer, sitting on the Board of Directors. 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.

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 at JCW and, after joining JCW in 2010, helped scale their efforts across Europe. He now focuses senior-level requirements within the Risk & Governance space for the Financial Services, predominantly across the UK, Switzerland & Luxembourg.

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.

Adam is a financial services specialist and leads JCW’s FS practice in the UK. He has over 20 years’ experience across Banking, Investments, Wealth Management, Insurance, Consumer Credit and Pensions, with a focus on resource augmentation and programme management. Previously, Adam held senior roles in number of international consultancies focussed on the talent and staffing agenda across complex risk, governance and compliance projects.

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.

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.

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 when it comes to placing specialists and executives in the insurance industry. After studying business administration with a focus on insurance, he gained experience working directly for insurers as well as in close collaboration with them. His focus is on positions in actuarial, underwriting, and claims.

Louis is a Director at JCW Group and has been in the business for a decade. He leads the credit and risk management function in the US. His clients range from small community banks through to G-SIBs, and is well known within his network as a reliable and knowledgeable resource to both his clients and candidates.

Wanda is a Senior Consultant at JCW. She specialises in recruitment within the financial sector, especially in the areas of Compliance & Audit.

Clara leads the insurance recruitment team at JCW Group specializing in placing talent across underwriting, claims, actuarial, legal, and sales functions. Her team partners with carriers, MGAs/MGUs, brokers, and insurtechs—primarily within the Property & Casualty space—while also having proven experience supporting clients in the Life & Health sector.

Demetria leads the wealth management team at JCW, specializing in placing talent across financial advisors, planners, portfolio manager, client services, and operations roles. Her team delivers tailored hiring solutions to RIAs, wire houses, private banks, and independent firms.

Lauren is a Principal Consultant at JCW, specializing in the Swiss legal market. She delivers a tailored & consultative service to Swiss & International law firms as well as in-house legal teams. Her expertise lies across a variety of legal areas and particularly across commodity trading.

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 Catalyst. 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.

Lisa connects pathology and lab medicine professionals with labs and hospitals across the DACH region, focusing on Switzerland and Germany. As a native German speaker, she brings local insight to international search across both public and private sectors.

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 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.

David is a Senior Consultant on JCW’s Credit & Lending recruitment team. He is a go-to market expert for clients and candidates in the industry.

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 is a Lead Consultant at JCW, specialising in insurance recruitment across the European market. Based in London, he focuses on placing both permanent and freelance professionals within underwriting, claims, compliance, legal, and actuarial roles. He partners with insurers, reinsurers, and brokers across Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands—bringing deep market knowledge and a consultative approach to every search.

A Principal Consultant at JCW specializing in the Swiss legal and tax market, Nicholas has placed people from associate to partner level, working with leading local Swiss firms and international firms alike.

Margaret is an Insurance Consultant at JCW, specializing in the Property & Casualty space. She partners with carriers, brokerages, wholesalers, and MGA/MGUs across North America to deliver top-tier talent and tailored recruitment solutions.

Carter is a Development Manager at JCW, specializing in content creation and coaching high-performing consultants across the U.S. He designs scalable programs that drive performance, improve hiring outcomes, and support long-term growth.

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.

Angelika is the HR & Operations Manager at JCW Search GmbH in Frankfurt, having joined in 2021 as an Associate Recruitment Consultant before transitioning into HR & Operations. After steadily developing within the company, she now manages key administrative and operational functions across the business.

Kristina has 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.

Marleen started as a recruitment consultant at JCW in 2020 and transitioned to our People & Operations team after 2.5 years. Today, as a Talent Acquisition & Development Manager, she supports our teams in the DACH region – she’s passionate about onboarding and continuous learning, and is known for her approachable nature and genuine support for her colleagues.

Alexis is a Senior HR Administrator with a focus on HR admin requirements, HR policy development, and compliance. With specialty in process optimization, Alexis ensures that HR operations run smoothly and efficiently across the organization by streamlining workflows and maintaining regulatory alignment.