Specialist Recruitment — Africa

Placing exceptional talent across Africa's financial markets

Walker Phillip is a privately owned recruitment firm based in Cape Town. We conduct discreet search assignments for Asset Management, Private Equity & Management Consulting firms operating across Africa.

7,500+
Registered Candidates
Since 2016
Established in Cape Town
3
Core Sector Specialisms
Pan-Africa
Regional Coverage

Your trusted recruitment partner for Africa's financial sector

We generate exceptionally accurate information on the talent force that enables us to act as true consultants to our clients, ultimately ensuring they hire great people who can deliver significant returns on investment. In a highly competitive talent war, an experienced Recruitment Partner ensures your company stands out as an employer of choice.

Discreet Search

Confidential executive-level assignments managed with complete professionalism.

Market Intelligence

Deep salary data and talent mapping across Africa's financial services landscape.

Advisory

Strategic HR consulting on remuneration structures and succession planning.

Pan-African Reach

Specialist knowledge of labour markets across the African continent.

Sector Specialisms

01

Asset Management

We partner with asset managers across the full investment lifecycle — from portfolio management and research to operations and distribution. With 7,500+ registered candidates, we hold some of the most accurate salary and market data in the sector.

Portfolio ManagersAnalystsDistributionOperationsCompliance
02

Private Equity

Covering private equity, investment holding companies, corporate finance houses, private credit, and venture capital firms. We identify top-tier investment professionals who can drive value creation and deal execution across the continent.

Investment ProfessionalsCorporate FinancePrivate CreditVenture Capital
03

Management Consulting

We recruit for strategy, operations, and implementation consulting firms seeking experienced professionals to serve clients across Africa's rapidly evolving markets — from Big Four to boutique advisory.

StrategyOperationsFinancial AdvisoryRisk Consulting

Our Services

Retained Search

Business-critical executive appointments managed with exceptional detail and big-picture thinking. We identify, target, and place the right talent for your organisation.

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Market Mapping

Tailor-made intelligence on the candidate pool in your market. A cost-effective way to assess talent for succession planning or future expansion.

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Salary Benchmarking

With 7,500+ registered candidates in financial services, we hold exceptionally accurate salary data. We also publish an annual salary report each February.

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Interim & Contract

Proven professionals for turnarounds, projects, reporting seasons, or M&A. Our database of interim specialists allows us to move quickly when your business needs it.

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Meet the Team

A dedicated team of recruitment specialists with deep financial services expertise.

Gavin Walker

Gavin Walker

Managing Director
Catherine Woodhead

Catherine Woodhead

Research Associate — Private Equity
Heidi Templeton

Heidi Templeton

Research Associate — Asset Management
Cindy Campbell

Cindy Campbell

Research Associate — Financial Services
Jessica Smuts

Jessica Smuts

Business Assistant & Research Associate

The recruitment partner of choice for Africa's financial markets

We continually improve our knowledge of the macro and micro economic issues across Africa so that we can act as true advisors to our clients.

Time and again a confidential recruitment partner is proven to deliver high calibre candidates. In a highly competitive talent war, an experienced Recruitment Partner will ensure that your company stands out as an employer of choice to top talent, whilst maintaining credibility and confidentiality for all parties.

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Let's discuss your next appointment

Whether you're hiring or exploring opportunities, we'd love to have a confidential conversation about how Walker Phillip can help.

Phone +27 (0)21 035 1402
Office Brookside Office Park, 11 Imam Haron Road
Claremont, Cape Town 7700

Candidates — Submit Your CV

Upload your CV securely and one of our consultants will be in touch within 2 business days if a suitable opportunity exists in your area of expertise.

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Hiring Clients — Start a Search

Looking to hire? Get in touch directly to discuss your requirements and how Walker Phillip can support your talent needs.

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