Financial Services focused Talent & Leadership Search Solutions

Executive Search | Board Search | Talent Mapping

years’ of experience

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Proven Search Capability

We have a strong track record of working professionally and pragmatically to help our Clients build competent, culturally aligned and diverse leadership teams, that can meet their commercial and regulatory needs .

Making an Impact

Oxley Churchill, part of the Henley Insights Group, provides Executive & Senior level search and talent insight services for clients in the UK, specialising in International Banks, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Financial Services.

Since 2005, we have delivered Executive, Director-level and Senior Management Team search assignments, both on a Permanent and Interim basis, as well as project managing multi-hire initiatives, as a retained talent search partner.

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About Us

At Oxley Churchill, we are a specialist executive search firm operating at the intersection of financial services expertise and human insight. We work with select clients across banking, wealth management, asset management and broader financial services to deliver senior talent solutions that are not only high performing but deeply aligned with culture and strategy.

We are part of the Henley Insights Group, a privately owned grouping of specialist businesses created to support the entire talent lifecycle. Together, we bring a rare blend of search, research, psychology, intelligence and reward expertise under one roof, designed to help organisations make better leadership decisions and build more resilient teams.

This structure gives us the scale and depth to address complex leadership challenges, while retaining the agility, discretion and attentiveness of a boutique firm.

Our approach combines rigorous search methodology with a business psychology led perspective, allowing us to assess leadership potential not just on experience but on adaptability, resilience and cultural fit. Whether you are navigating transformation, succession or strategic growth, we work as an extension of your leadership team, building relationships that drive long term impact.

What We Do

We lead executive, director level and senior management search assignments across permanent, interim and multi hire mandates, tailored to each client’s context, culture and goals.

Sector Focus

Wealth management

Asset management and family offices

Banks and finance providers

Specialist financial service businesses

Our Broader Capability

Through the Henley Insights Group, we provide access to a suite of integrated services that support leadership success across the full talent lifecycle, including:

Psychometric and resilience based assessment
Talent mapping, benchmarking and competitor intelligence
Pay and reward strategy
Onboarding and leadership integration

This enables us to go beyond search, helping our clients de risk critical appointments, accelerate integration and build sustainable leadership capability.

What Our Clients Say

CEO of an International Bank – Client

The search team delivered a comprehensive process for a complex senior hire in a newly created role. Their advice on an alternate process to the norm used by the bank was first rate, tailored to our needs and goals. A wide range of candidates assisted Directors’ thinking on the remit of the role and relevant skills, with the team providing quality advice, challenge and observations throughout.

Chief Risk Officer – Candidate

I really appreciated the highly professional approach from the search team, from start to finish they ensured I was updated around how the process was going and what the next stages would be etc. They had a very good understanding of the company, the structure and values of which were needed for the search. They also spent a number of hours with me to understand my background and ability to make sure they put forward the best candidates. I’m loving my new role thanks to the team matching us together.

Head of Private Banking – Hampden & Co

I’ve worked with Chris on both sides of the balance sheet…..he placed me and has helped source other potential senior placements.
Apart from delivering, the trait I like most about working with Chris is that he cares. It’s not about landing someone for commission but working with his partners to get the right person for the right role with the right culture.
His follow up is superb and the value add of his interest in psychology which feeds through into fascinating podcasts only strengthens what he offers.

Finance & Operations Director

Chris stands out in the recruitment crowd as a thoughtful and innovative recruiter who understands the client’s needs and delivers excellent candidates. He commits to really understanding the client and candidates, thinking widely, exploring ideas and opportunities and really partnering with firms. I have worked with Chris with 2 businesses over the past 8 years and will continue to do so.

Recruitment Manager

Chris and I have worked together over a number of years and I can always rely on him to find the right talent no matter what type or level of role. His understanding of the Wealth Management and Private Banking market is second to none, along with his network and he truly cares and seeks to find the best for both client and candidate. Professional and honest, Chris is great at advising and bringing new ideas and approaches to executive search. Always adding value and delivering, Chris is my “go to” talent partner.