Fifteen years of placements, in the words of the chief executives and heads of private banking who hired through us, and of the senior bankers we placed. Names are withheld by design; every reference is on file and verifiable in person.
DES Capital was not founded by a recruitment professional. It was founded from inside the industry it serves, by someone who helped build Switzerland's largest independent asset manager before dedicating fifteen years to growing the country's leading private banking institutions.
A career that began in UHNW private banking, advising some of the world's most demanding clients.
On the ground floor of a new platform, helping build it from its earliest days.
Bedrock grew into Switzerland's largest external asset manager by assets under management.
A landmark sale to the American financial group, proof of what disciplined scaling achieves.
They devote the time needed to understand thoroughly the needs of an organisation, incorporating an informed view of its culture and of its people, something very few can do well. Their accuracy is uncanny.
Chief executives, heads of private banking and general managers who mandated DES Capital to build their teams.
I highly recommend DES Capital, their level of professionalism exceeds that of their peers. The quality of their network with senior decision makers in banks and multi family offices is extraordinary, and their speed of execution on the mission we worked on together was exceptional. I am most certainly looking forward to working with them again, as a partner on our side.
After the great financial crisis the difference between good and truly great banking professionals became evident. It was at that time we met DES Capital, whose network and acumen support finely attuned growth projects to the present day. My strongest possible recommendation.
Exceptional professionals in their field, knowledgeable, efficient and extremely well connected. They deliver beyond expectations in understanding the needs of their clients, including private banks, EAMs and investment firms globally.
I worked hand in hand with DES Capital while mandated by a UHNW investor to set up a private wealth management platform in Geneva, from the structure of the company to the executive management team. They brought people to the table as senior as the former Head of Wealth and Asset Management of Lehman Brothers in London.
Such exceptional and proactive professionals are extremely rare on the international market, and I speak from over thirty years in top management positions. They introduced very competent profiles to develop my department and are introduced with very senior people within almost every financial institution in Switzerland that counts.
A mind that continuously challenges established thinking, with diplomatic skill and an excellent network that concludes good business, notably in private banking. A highly recommendable firm.
Senior private bankers, market heads and managing directors who found their next platform through DES Capital.
One of the most efficient private banking executives I ran across during my career. Very well respected in the market, they take their business to heart, investing the hours even on evenings and weekends to fulfil the objectives set for me. I warmly recommend them to anybody considering doing business with them.
Their dedication, industry knowledge and capacity to bring me face to face with the most strategic potential business partners has been second to none. After close to thirty years in private banking, they left a unique impression: the right off market opportunity that lets me offer the most exquisite service to my historical clients.
I reached out while leading part of the Kuwaiti desk at UBS. Their knowledge of the market opportunities in Geneva, Zurich and the Middle East was impressive, and their network with heads of private banking and CEOs opened many valuable doors for me over the years.
Without a doubt the most competent and well connected on the private banking market. They organised high level meetings with the founders of the most exclusive external asset management companies in Switzerland, and within a very short period I joined what I consider the optimal company for the future of my career.
Excellent in helping me take my private banking business to the next level of growth by relocating it from New York to Geneva. Professional, diligent, and a solid sounding board from beginning to end.
They understood from our very first conversation what I was looking for and adapted the search accordingly. No time wasted on solutions that would not work, only first class firms where my skills and experience could be deployed with maximum effect.
They make sure they fully understand you, your personality and your goals before introducing you to their very extensive network. They follow up, check in, and make sure all parties have what they need for successful meetings. A very good representative of their clients.
They remain very attentive to both parties throughout the process, ensuring nothing falls through the gap. I felt they had my back.
A true partner in my move, really involved in making sure my next step was the right one, with excellent follow up from beginning to end. Coaching included.
Fine psychologists, able to understand your needs and find the suitable solution. They never give up and are completely dedicated. Always been satisfied with the collaboration.
Committed, persistent and resilient. Thanks to their dedication I achieved my vision.
Serious approach, great proactivity and very professional management of the entire process. A very fruitful relationship.
Written references from both sides of our placements are available in person, under confidentiality, in a short conversation.
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