Financial Services

The Financial Services search team brings an extensive background working with top-tier Global Financial Institutions, Private Equity Firms, Hedge Funds, Investment Managers, Family Offices and other Alternative Investment Funds, with a track-record of consistently finding and delivering experienced, high-performance professionals across the United States. Our dedicated team of expert advisors bring a unique value-proposition with direct knowledge and on-the-ground experience in New York, combined with the backing of the top Executive Search firm in the Southeast U.S., and the #1 firm in Florida to help connect top-tier talent with clients across the country.

StevenDouglas’ Financial Services placements include roles ranging from Analyst to Partner across Corporate & Investment Banking, Private Equity & Hedge Fund Investment Professionals, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Real Estate.

Areas of Specialization:

Executive Leadership and Management
Hedge Funds
Global Markets
Private Equity
Single and Multi-Family Offices
Global Investment Banking
Alternative Asset Managers
Real Estate
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Private Equity

Private Credit
Growth Equity
Venture Capital
Asset Management
Investment Banking
Sales and Trading
Investment Research
Investor Relations
Business Development
Capital Raising

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Fort Lauderdale
[email protected]
954-385-8595
Ross Cohen
Financial Services Search
Ross Cohen is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Financial Services Search practice. He joined the firm in 2017 working initially in Accounting & Finance Search, and in 2020 Ross began building out the Financial Services arm of the firm. Ross is responsible for the growth of the firm’s practice in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Investment Management, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Real Estate and the Alternatives arenas.
Before joining StevenDouglas, Ross began his recruiting career with a global recruiting firm in New York, NY, where he led the financial services research team and worked on senior-level searches across fixed income, equities, currencies, commodities, investment banking, corporate banking and capital markets businesses for major sell-side and buy-side firms throughout the US, South America and Europe. Prior to his career in search, Ross was an Equity Research Associate for Lazard Capital Markets in New York. Combining his experience on Wall Street with his time in financial services search gives him instant credibility in understanding both candidate and client needs.
Ross received a Masters in International Business and a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Florida. When he’s not working, Ross enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and traveling.
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Fort Lauderdale
[email protected]
9543858595
Brett Nortman
Financial Services Search
Brett Nortman is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Financial Services Search Practice, serving a highly diversified base of clients nationally. Brett has been building on his expertise since 2008, focusing on both buy-side and sell-side opportunities across investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, private credit, and private equity funds.
Brett credits his success to his relentlessly persistent approach to building and fostering relationships to originate business and source the best candidates. His deep industry expertise across Financial Services has allowed for his ability to flawlessly execute senior-level and executive search mandates across fixed income, equities, currencies, commodities, investment banking, and capital markets for major buy-side and sell-side firms globally. Brett’s specialties are client-facing and revenue-producing opportunities, including portfolio managers, investment analysts, M&A, sales, trading, and research.
Brett was a partner and leader in driving business within the Financial Services group at an Executive Search firm in New York prior to joining StevenDouglas. He attended The University of Arizona and Hofstra University, where he studied Economics.

Banking & Commercial Finance

The banking and commercial finance industry has faced an enormous amount of change over the last decade and continues to evolve with bank consolidation, advances in technology, global trade, and the onerous regulatory environment. One thing that remains constant is the need to be able to recruit, hire, and have access to the best talent in the industry to stay competitive.

Our Banking & Commercial Finance team averages over 20 years of experience, which makes us uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional talent to our clients. Whether your need is in production, risk, capital markets or the shared services arena, we can assist you in your growth. Additionally, our practice is national and offers our clients a boutique search approach without the recruiting conflicts of the mega firms.

Areas of Specialization:

Executive Leadership
Production & Sales
Capital Markets
Market Leadership
Credit & Risk
Asset Management
Finance and Accounting

Information Technology
Human Resources
Wholesale and Private Banking
Commercial and Consumer Finance
Mortgage
Commercial Real Estate

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Fort Lauderdale
[email protected]
954-385-8595
Ross Cohen
Financial Services Search
Ross Cohen is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Financial Services Search practice. He joined the firm in 2017 working initially in Accounting & Finance Search, and in 2020 Ross began building out the Financial Services arm of the firm. Ross is responsible for the growth of the firm’s practice in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Investment Management, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Real Estate and the Alternatives arenas.
Before joining StevenDouglas, Ross began his recruiting career with a global recruiting firm in New York, NY, where he led the financial services research team and worked on senior-level searches across fixed income, equities, currencies, commodities, investment banking, corporate banking and capital markets businesses for major sell-side and buy-side firms throughout the US, South America and Europe. Prior to his career in search, Ross was an Equity Research Associate for Lazard Capital Markets in New York. Combining his experience on Wall Street with his time in financial services search gives him instant credibility in understanding both candidate and client needs.
Ross received a Masters in International Business and a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Florida. When he’s not working, Ross enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and traveling.
  
Fort Lauderdale
[email protected]
9543858595
Brett Nortman
Financial Services Search
Brett Nortman is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Financial Services Search Practice, serving a highly diversified base of clients nationally. Brett has been building on his expertise since 2008, focusing on both buy-side and sell-side opportunities across investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, private credit, and private equity funds.
Brett credits his success to his relentlessly persistent approach to building and fostering relationships to originate business and source the best candidates. His deep industry expertise across Financial Services has allowed for his ability to flawlessly execute senior-level and executive search mandates across fixed income, equities, currencies, commodities, investment banking, and capital markets for major buy-side and sell-side firms globally. Brett’s specialties are client-facing and revenue-producing opportunities, including portfolio managers, investment analysts, M&A, sales, trading, and research.
Brett was a partner and leader in driving business within the Financial Services group at an Executive Search firm in New York prior to joining StevenDouglas. He attended The University of Arizona and Hofstra University, where he studied Economics.

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