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Anyone who’s worked at a rapidly scaling RIA knows the feeling when growth starts to compete with the running of the firm. That’s when momentum slows, and when the founders need to step back and rethink their leadership structure. This insight by Hanover’s Managing Director, Alex Curtis, sets out the six signs that your RIA needs a Chief Operating Officer, and the value that role actually contributes. Read the full piece on our website: https://lnkd.in/g4_f6WhW #WealthManagement #COO 

Your Financial Services CV Is Quietly Holding You Back - Let’s Fix That If you’re a senior leader in financial services, your CV can’t simply list what you’ve done, it has to make people want to meet you. And right now, the FS market has never been tougher. Fewer roles. Higher expectations. More scrutiny. More algorithms standing between you and human eyes. Yet many exceptional leaders - people with extraordinary experience, are still relying on CVs that undersell them. Not by intention, but because translating years of complex experience into a clear, compelling senior narrative is genuinely difficult. And when your CV doesn’t show your value, the opportunities you deserve simply don’t come your way. Victoria McLean, CEO and Founder of City CV is hosting a free one-hour masterclass designed specifically for financial services executives who want their CVs to work at the level they operate. In this live session, you’ll learn how to: ✔Position your CV as a business case - not a job list ✔Structure your leadership story so it engages senior decision‑makers ✔Beat AI + ATS systems that filter you long before a human looks ✔Avoid the mistakes that cause instant rejection ✔Use strategic, commercial language to prove impact ✔Write achievement bullets that show leadership, not tasks ✔Bring your questions to a live Q&A Who this session is for: - Senior FS leaders looking to progress or pivot - Executives navigating redundancy or restructuring - Board‑ready professionals preparing for NED or advisory roles - Anyone whose CV hasn’t kept pace with market expectations If you’re aiming for roles where the stakes are high, your CV needs to operate at that level too. Join Victoria, bring your questions, and let’s get your career story working for you - not against you. 👉 REGISTER HERE - https://bit.ly/4bRFMCw #financialservices #CVtips #CVwriting

We're excited to connect with everyone attending the NPHI Summit in Chicago, April 27–30! Planning to attend? Hanover Partner, Alex D., would love to meet you there. From emerging opportunities to industry insights, we're eager to discuss what's driving the healthcare market right now. Whether you're looking to hire top talent, exploring your next career move, or simply want to network and stay informed, let's make time to chat. Drop Alex a message or email him at Alex.Drury@hanoversearch.com if you'd like to set up a meeting during the conference. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones in Chicago! #NPHISummit #HealthcareExecutiveSearch

We placed a Chief Information Security Officer for a fast-growing biotech company that needed a security leader who could protect the company without stifling innovation. The search required: 🎯Conducting nationwide research to identify information security leaders with biotech or life sciences experience 🎯Interviewing 25+ top-tier candidates to find the right balance of technical expertise and cultural fit 🎯Prioritizing someone who understood how to enable business growth while managing risk 🎯Assessing for broader IT leadership potential beyond traditional security roles The result: A CISO who excelled so quickly they were promoted to Chief Information Officer within 18 months. Read the full case study 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiu_JTNE #CISO #ChiefInformationSecurityOfficer #Cybersecurity #Biotech #ExecutiveSearch

As 2026 continues to unfold, staying ahead of the trends shaping the year has never been more important. Our 2026 Predictions report features 25+ insights on the top trends affecting the financial services and executive search landscape. Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll find: ✨The tech-centric transformation within financial services ✨How fintech has moved from challenger to ecosystem ✨Insurance’s grapple with rapid AI adoption and a critical talent shortage ✨The ramifications of the Great Wealth Transfer on wealth management next year ✨Which healthcare leaders are needed to navigate transformation without eroding trust ✨The new definition of great talent, and how hiring strategies are changing to secure it Read the full report here https://lnkd.in/gm7QpGNZ If you’re looking to hire in 2026, and want to discuss how these trends may affect you, don’t hesitate to reach out.

As we continue celebrating International Women’s Month, we were delighted to welcome our client, Gemma Godfrey, for a conversation about her remarkable professional journey - spanning investment management, building a fintech business, and serving on a FTSE 250 board. Gemma shared powerful reflections on the pivotal experiences that shaped her career, the values that anchor her leadership, and the guidance she offers to women forging their own paths into senior roles today. Read the full Q&A here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-VXX_C7 #IWD #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensMonth #WomenInLeadership

At Hanover, We connect talented professionals with the right opportunities and provide ongoing support throughout their careers.💼 See what candidates and clients are saying about the Hanover experience: https://lnkd.in/egXCUpMu #ExecutiveSearch #AssetManagement

We’re kicking off Leadership Lens Series 2 – Leading Under Pressure 📅 14th May 1pm 💻 Online 🕐 30 Minutes Elle Robinson, Managing Director – Leadership Solutions is kicking off the first webinar of the new series with 'Leading Under Pressure' A session focused on what leadership really looks like when pressure is constant, complexity is high, and decisions can’t wait. In our last series, one theme consistently rose to the top: resilience. It sparked the most conversation and continues to show up in almost every client discussion. This new session builds on that momentum. We’ll explore how leaders can: ✔️maintain clarity and judgement under sustained pressure ✔️avoid the traps that narrow thinking and weaken decision quality ✔️manage energy, focus and what’s within their control ✔️create clarity and stability for their teams 👉 Register for the webinar here - https://lnkd.in/eave3Ugq This session is the first of five in the series, covering topics including alignment, conflict, decision making and clarity. If you’d like to join future sessions or register interest for the full series - you can do that here - https://lnkd.in/eEh6NbJj #leadership #resilience #webinar

In part two of his series on the paradoxes of human nature, our Group CEO, UK & Europe, Stephen Phipps, explores how leadership influence often comes down to three things: how leaders speak, how they learn, and how they create meaning Stephen looks at these through the lens of three psychological contradictions: - The Ironic Process Theory: The harder you try not to think about something, the more dominant it becomes - The Socratic Paradox: The more you learn, the more you realise how little you know - The Paradox of Happiness: The more you chase happiness, the more it eludes you 👉 Each one offers a practical insight into how leaders shape culture. Read the full insight here: https://lnkd.in/eH67vwuf #leadership #humannature #psychologicalparadoxes

In this week's Hanover Talent Insights: 🗣️ Are You a Good Leader? 🎉 Celebrating International Women's Month 👉 Case Study - Chief Technology Officer ✨ Leadership Lens Webinar Series 2 - Leading Under Pressure 💻 Ready to Transform Your Career? Upcoming Masterclasses #leadership #IWD #CTO #resilience #careertips