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Merrion Executive Search is part of Agilium Worldwide Executive Search Group

Merrion Executive Search is a boutique search and advisory firm experienced in managing local, national and global assignments.

About
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We’re committed to understanding the role and the criteria, and finding the individual who will fit your organization.

James Hayes, Managing Partner and Founder of Merrion Executive Search Group

Managing Partner (Founder)

WE ANSWER YOUR SEARCH NEEDS

Along with expertise in executive search, members of our team have built careers in various sectors. Their industry knowledge, business acumen, professional networks and contacts help us answer your search needs.

Finding leaders and executives with deep backgrounds, niche experience and critical skill sets is made easier through search engagement. We’re committed to understanding the role and the criteria, and to finding the individual who will fit your organization.

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Advantage

Merrion Search Advantage

OUR GOAL IS TO BE YOUR EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM OF CHOICE

We continue to build long-lasting relationships founded on trust, confidence and shared values.

 

Merrion has a track record of success, particularly with difficult searches that require key experience, specialized talent and in-demand expertise. 

We start by asking a simple question

HOW CAN WE HELP?

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We answer the demand for talent

PROVEN LEADERS
INNOVATORS
HYBRID SKILL SET

NICHE EXPERIENCE

Merrion works across industries and our clients include global financial services organizations and international banks, fintechs and technology firms, recognized brands and start-ups.

Sectors

Areas of Focus

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BANKING & MARKETS

  • Capital Markets 

  • Corporate & Commercial Banking 

  • Retail Banking & Consumer Finance 

  • Corporate Finance, Advisory, M&A 

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ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT

  • Institutional and Retail 

  • Private/High Net Worth/Family Office 

  • Private Equity 

  • Real Estate 

  • Alternatives 

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INSURANCE & REINSURANCE

  • Life & Health (Individual/Group) 

  • Property & Casualty (Personal/Commercial) 

  • Specialty 

  • Pension & Benefits 

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FINTECH

  • Transformation/modernization 

  • AI, Cloud & Software 

  • Data & Analytics 

  • Apps & eCommerce 

  • Payments

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BROAD INDUSTRY SEARCH CAPABILITIES 

Clients often ask Merrion to lead difficult, unfulfilled, and unique search engagements. Merrion’s proven search practices are applied across industries and diverse sectors, and to a variety of functions– with focus and specificity. 

You can learn about our search capabilities by contacting us.

IT STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION

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Process

Merrion Search Process

EVERY SEARCH IS UNIQUE.

When you engage Merrion, we set a process that is designed to meet the requirements of your search. We focus on fulfilling your expectations by: 

STEP 1

UNDERSTANDING

your organization and business goals—which is essential when communicating with prospective talent.

STEP 4

RIGOROUS

screening of candidates before they are presented to you.

STEP 2

ALIGNING

your search requirements according to carefully defined criteria.

STEP 5

SELECTION

of your preferred candidate is supported by a compelling offer, references and any required testing.

STEP 3

TARGETING

the right talent, incorporating benchmarking into the process if required.

STEP 6

POST-PLACEMENT

we check-in to ensure the candidate transitions smoothly and has met your expectations.

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EXCLUSIVITY

We work with a select group of clients that allows us to minimize non-competes and provides the security of knowing we won’t be consulting with you today and with your competitors tomorrow.

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We believe the right leader may not be the obvious one. We select candidates from a wide and varied spectrum of leaders and professionals.

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COMMITMENT & DELIVERY

Clients come to us with tough assignments: positions that have been vacant for longer than anticipated, for new mandates, for multi-functional experience, specialized knowledge or in-demand skills.

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PARTNERS IN TALENT ACQUISITION

We strive to be, and we are honoured to be considered an extension of our clients’ teams. Gaining insights and developing institutional knowledge is essential for making informed recommendations

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CONFIDENTIAL & DISCRETE

We are honest, trustworthy and transparent. When conducting searches on your behalf we are commited to confidentiality and discretion while representing your interests in the marketplace.

Merrion Search Commitment

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Global

Global Reach & Partnership in Search

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Merrion Executive Search is a member of Agilium Worldwide—an alliance of executive search professionals. Together we provide industry, sector and functional expertise in major markets around the world. 

Contact
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Consider Merrion as a partner you can trust in supporting your hiring strategies, and in executing a process that results in hiring talented leaders who are committed to their careers, and to organizational success. 

EVERY SEARCH IS UNIQUE.
IT STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION

Contact Merrion Executive Search Inc.

416-360-6907 
info@merrionsearch.com

© 2025 Merrion Executive Search Inc.

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