James O'Brien

James O'Brien is an accomplished recruitment professional with extensive experience in talent services, focusing on commercial accounts, business strategy, and operations. Currently serving as Director at Search Capital since January 2023, James O'Brien was previously an Account Director at Guideline from January 2021, where the firm specializes in consulting for fintech and financial services. Prior roles include Account Director and Principal Consultant at JCW, where James O'Brien led contract recruitment and developed services in Risk Management and Quantitative Analytics. James O'Brien's career also includes significant roles at Barclay Simpson Executive Search Inc as Vice President, overseeing Risk Management recruitment in the Americas, and positions at Aston Carter and Broadgate IT Ltd. James O'Brien holds a degree from the University of Roehampton.