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It has been a great pleasure to work with Sven throughout the process. Sven has shown professionalism and dedication during the hiring process, he has been very responsive and kept me informed to ensure a smooth and transparent process. Thanks to Sven's support and guidance, I'm thrilled to be joining UBP and I'm truly optimistic about the opportunities ahead!

Alex was very professional throughout and always kept me in the loop regarding any process updates. He knew a lot about the firm and therefore was able to give me useful advice for the interview process. He’s also great to chat to and shows genuine interest. Overall very pleased with the service provided by Laz Partners.

From the very first contact my interactions with Laz Partners were different: it felt like I was a person with a story and a career path, not just another CV to push. Alex, the founder, and the team always proved not only very professional, extremely knowledgeable about the industry, and fully transparent about the job opening, but also genuinely concerned with ensuring that the position was a good match for me rather than simply me being a good fit for the job. I am particularly grateful to Sven, who was there before every interview with valuable insights on what to expect,  advice on how to put my best foot forward given the background of the interviewers, or simply some kind words of support. I can only recommend working with Laz Partners!

I’ve had a very positive experience working with Sven at Laz Partners. He follows a clear, step-by-step process so the candidate never feels lost, and he brings structure and clarity throughout. He takes the time to engage properly, is always reachable, and never disappears, which is unfortunately rare in this space. He’s pleasant to speak with, proactive in his communication, and consistently checks in before each stage of the process. Overall, a reliable and thoughtful partner. I’m happy to recommend him and Laz Partners without hesitation.

Alex and his team were brilliant in finding me a role that would really launch my career into the next phase. The team took care to keep me updated, to share their research and help me in the process with tips and hints. Their dedication, work ethics and care are really impressive. The team is definitely among the top performers in their field.

It has been a pleasure to work with Sven Dwars and Laz Partners. Sven approached me about a very well suited role and gave me useful information about the team I would be working with as well as the company I would be working for. He was very proactive throughout the interview process by letting me know who I would be meeting and what to prepare. The whole process was very smooth and he even helped me rearrange interviews around personal events. Overall I would highly recommend Sven as a recruiter!

"We’ve had an excellent experience partnering with Laz Partners for multiple hires into our fixed income group at Aviva Investors. Their deep industry knowledge, targeted approach, and commitment to finding the right fit have made them a trusted recruitment partner for us"

"Having worked closely with Alex and Laz Partners to secure my most recent role, the team has high work ethics, an extensive network of connections, and a profound knowledge of the industry, not only in the UK but also elsewhere. He is highly reliable, delivers on words and promises (sometimes over-delivers) and makes the rather lengthy and occasionally stressful process of recruitment very comfortable and reassuring for his candidates. I enjoyed working with him throughout and I am grateful for the patience and support that he has offered me. I could reach out to him and count on his advice and help anytime and as result I have developed friendship with him."

"Alex understands perfectly the requirements a PM is after when thinking of moving firms, while coming up with out-of-the-box ideas both in terms of firms and set-ups. The communication on the various steps, from initial thoughts to contract signing is seamless and he makes sure at every step to show the tradeoffs between various choices. In my experience, the lack of tailor-made solutions for PM searches has made me reluctant to engage with headhunters. With Alex, I have found a partner that understands my needs and gives me the no bullshit view on the different approaches I can take with my search."

Amar approached me with a role that aligned well with my skills and experience. His professionalism and prompt communication made the entire process smooth and straightforward. I would recommend Amar to anyone looking to connect with the right opportunities

"Alex and the team at Laz Partners have excelled in multiple searches for us. The team take the time to understand our requirements and find us a deep pool of candidates with a variety of backgrounds. Feedback from the new joiners on their experience with Laz Partners has always been positive."

"We couldn’t be happier with the service that Laz Partners provided. They helped us navigate probably one of the most challenging job markets to find and secure new talent for years. Throughout the hiring process, Laz partners inspired confidence and trust. From being very responsive, to providing frequent proactive updates, they demonstrated that they were on top of everything, which made the whole process as smooth and as stress-free as it can be. Just as importantly, Laz partners did a fantastic job of keeping candidates engaged and building a relationship with them which ultimately resulted in us securing our top picks."

"Alex arrived a little by chance with a very special profile. I didn't particularly have an immediate need, but Alex was able to highlight the candidate's qualities, which enabled me to create a tailor-made position that was very complementary to our expertise, providing real additional know-how.  All this was achieved through a very straightforward and direct relationship that was pleasant, attentive and flexible."

"We have worked with Laz Partners on a range of investment strategy and economist roles over the last [6 years]. Alex and the team have always done a great job utilising their extensive knowledge of the market to identify a long-list of potential candidates and then work with us to refine that to a short list for interview. By working closely with us on identifying the right type of candidates for the role, engaging with both us and them throughout the process and following up after the hiring decision, we have had very successful outcomes in each case."

"We recently hired Laz Partners to help us in our search for a Credit Analyst. The service provided was excellent from the initial assessment of our needs to the proposed candidate list and finally the management of interviews and offer stage. Alex Lazaridis and Sven Dwars were very professional, always available for an update and keeping everyone engaged until the last minute. Laz Partners’ expertise in the credit job market is unparalleled in my view. I would highly recommend them to any buy-side firm looking to expand their credit business"

"Sven is the best recruitment consultant I have dealt with. I would say the words cannot describe the joy I felt when landing my new job position at Union Bancaire Privée (London branch). A real dream coming true, largely thanks to Sven and his devoted work and support throughout the entire recruitment process. Sven is best described as a very friendly and helpful person, always available to help and answer any questions, never missing a follow-up call and providing valuable inputs/suggestions. An absolute credit to the profession."

"Tom was a terrific help in securing a new role for me. Communication was spot on from start to finish and enabled me to gain comfort in the suitability of the role and go through the recruitment process in a seamless manner, despite timings being pressured on my side due to personal circumstances. Highly recommend Tom and Laz Partners - keep up the great work!"

"I have been working with Alex & Laz Partners for years. He has done a fantastic job in helping me build a team of top macro fixed income PMs, all performing beyond expectations. I appreciate his ability to source very specific profiles across seniority, skill set, personality, and ability to fit in the team. I recommended Alex to other departments to attract the best talent and I will work with him again when my team next expands.”

"From my first conversation with Alex about the prospective opportunity, it was clear that he really understood the needs of the role, what the business was looking for in a candidate, and whether it was right for me. He really took the briefing for the interview seriously and provided me with useful colour on the interviews and interviewees, which really helped me with my preparation and approach the meeting with confidence. From start to finish, he has been highly responsive and transparent with feedback on how the process was going. It was a pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend him and Laz Partners"

"Sven demonstrated himself to be an outstanding professional, showing great attention to detail and significant and thorough technical knowledge of the capital markets industry. He provided me with comprehensive and effective advice on the job opportunity I eventually took, with great timing and full transparency. I can only recommend Sven and Laz Partners for their high-level professionalism"

Sven was extremely helpful in my search for a new job opportunity. His knowledge of the interview process and the company that was hiring was very valuable. I felt very prepared thanks to Sven. I can only recommend Sven and Laz Partners for their high-level professionalism.