AKAY EXECUTIVE SEARCH
AKAY EXECUTIVE SEARCH
More

EXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERS

EXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERSEXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERSEXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERS

EXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERS

EXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERSEXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERSEXPERT LEGAL & FINANCE HEADHUNTERS

About Us

Who we are

We are a highly specialized recruitment agency providing top tier talent and strategy consulting to elite finance firms and law practices across the globe. With a track record that includes some of the most notable placements in history, we are uniquely positioned to expedite your goals. 

Why us?

Our clients value our specialized industry knowledge and expert proactive approach to attracting passive talent on their behalf. 

Our candidates prefer us for listening to their needs and providing the latest market intel to make the most informed decisions. This includes unique opportunities in the market that fit the practice, culture, nature of work and career track of their choosing. 

Equanimity

Our team has decades of experience at the highest levels of our industries, allowing you peace of mind and guidance throughout the entire process. 

Our priority is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey for both candidate and client.

Efficiency

We understand the difficulties that can arise when searching for your next finance or attorney position. Generalist recruiters, under-market offers, and underprepared candidates - the market can be challenging to navigate, especially when time is money. We execute with speed, precision and purpose to get you exactly what you're looking for.

Learn more

Noteworthy Placements

Legal

  • $25m M&A attorney team move
  • M&A/PE Equity Partner with a $10m book
  • Head of firm for a highly rated 50 person boutique 
  • Multiple Partners on a remote setup with Band 1 Law firms
  • GC and AGC for a $100bn Real Estate Fund


Economic Research

  • Head of APAC research for a tier 1 Investment Bank
  • VP US economists for three tier 1 Investment Banks
  • Chief China Economist for two tier 1 Investment Banks
  • Head of US IR Strategy (TIPS) for two tier 1 Investment Banks
  • Global Head of Credit Strategy for a tier 1 Investment Bank
  • Head of Strategy and COO of Research for a Boutique


M&A/Private Equity

  • Highest rated M&A VP in Industrials at a tier 1 IB
  • M&A MD bringing $60m of business in the Healthcare Sector
  • PE Partner for a $1.6bn pan-Africa focussed PE fund
  • PE Partner for the largest UK mid-market PE Group


Hedge Fund

  • Senior Equity Strategist for the most prestigious fund in LDN
  • Senior LATAM Strategist for a $12bn Hedge Fund
  • Two Senior Investment Analysts from a $500bn+ PE to the most exciting billion dollar HF launch of the last decade
  • Head of Multi-Asset Strategy for a $600bn fund in NY

A flat fee referral system

Referrals

Simply refer the name and number of a colleague and if they land a job through us, you receive $5000! 

MORE ABOUT US

Our Founder

Past Experience

Past Experience

Akay Behchet

MSc Finance & Investment, University of Bristol

BSc Computer Science, University of Bristol

Westminster School, London

Past Experience

Past Experience

Past Experience

Divisional Head of Investment & Advisory and US Legal team for an Inc500 Executive Search Firm

Co-Founder of Les Benjamins, a trendy streetwear brand with 250 luxury stockists around the world

Interests

Past Experience

Interests

Chess, cycling, ping pong, tennis, swimming, supporting climate change, 

preventing animal cruelty

Call us

Better yet, see us in person!

We love meeting our clients and candidates, come by our offices for the highest 360° rooftop view of LA on the West Coast!

Akay Executive Search

Azzurra, 13700 Marina Pointe Drive, Marina Del Rey, California 90292, United States

info@akaysearch.com 310 602 6000

Drop us a line!

Cancel

Contact Us

Learn more without any commitment

TERMS OF BUSINESS

TERMS OF SERVICE_Akay Executive Search LLC Website (pdf)Download

Copyright © 2021 Akay Search - All Rights Reserved.

Welcome! We are offering $5,000

Send an inquiry and speak to one of our consultants to learn more about our referral program. 

Learn more