The financial services sector continues to play a central role in the evolution of energy and commodities markets, driven by increased participation from banks, investment funds and trading platforms.
HC Group supports organisations through retained executive search and talent strategy, working with investment banks, hedge funds and commodity‑focused investors. The firm helps clients build and strengthen teams across C-suite and senior leadership levels as they expand their presence in global commodities markets and adapt to shifting talent dynamics.
Product Coverage
- Natural Gas & LNG
- Power & Environmental Products
- Oil & Refined Products
- Base & Precious Metals
- Soft & Agricultural Commodities
- Cryptocurrencies
- Financial Instruments
Sector Coverage
- Hedge Funds
- Investment Banks
- Market Makers & Liquidity Providers
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Our Financial Services Consultants
Laura Lee (née Berger)
New YorkLaura joined HC Group in 2021 & is a Portfolio Director working within the Financial Services practice in New York.
Andrew Watson
São PauloAndrew joined HC Group in 2015 and is responsible for managing Latin America.
Alexis Bailey
Abu DhabiAlexis joined HC Group in 2023 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in Abu Dhabi.
Ed Bennett
HoustonEd joined HC Group in 2022 and works within the Financial Services practice as a Senior Associate.
Edd Scicluna
New YorkEdd joined HC Group in 2023. He works in the Corporate Functions practice as a Senior Associate in New York.
Edward Carter
LondonEdward Carter joined HC Group in 2014 and is the Head of Corporate Functions.
George Campbell-Wilson
LondonGeorge Campbell-Wilson joined HC Group in 2024 as an Associate within the Corporate Functions practice.
Helena Sarlanis
São PauloHelena joined HC Group in 2023 and is responsible for the technology, data, and innovation practice in Latin America.
Igla Lici
LondonIgla Lici joined HC Group in 2022 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in London.
Jay Perhar
LondonJay joined HC Group in 2025 as a Senior Associate and works within the European Financial Services practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HC Group partners with clients and candidates across the financial services landscape to deliver retained search solutions for senior leadership and specialist roles. The practice focuses on institutions active in commodities and related markets, supporting hiring decisions across areas including trade finance and broader investment and risk functions in an increasingly competitive and fast‑evolving talent environment.
HC Group recruits for executive and senior‑level roles across commodities‑focused financial institutions, including leadership positions, trading and investment professionals, risk and portfolio management specialists, quantitative and analytics talent, and senior commercial and operational roles, as well as specialised finance roles.
Traders in financial services in energy and commodities markets support the buying and selling of commodities and financial products. They analyse market conditions, manage price risk and capital exposure, and contribute to trading and investment strategies across global markets, often working alongside functions such as commodity trade finance to support transaction flow and liquidity.