Team
Managing Directors
| Richard Collins | Managing Director | |
| Tom Quinnen | Managing Director |
Professionals
| Hal Stoddart | Associate Director | |
| Mark Hamilton | Associate Director | |
| Ruari Murphy | Senior Consultant | |
| Darren Houghton | Research Associate |
Operations
| Alice Bardrick | Office Manager |
Richard Collins
Managing Director
Richard Collins has led the growth of the business since 2005 and has key responsibility for leading mandates across the private equity, real estate and fund raising market. Richard has over 13 years’ recruitment experience and has completed numerous search mandates across the UK, Europe and Asia in the alternative assets market primarily sourcing investment and fund raising professionals for leading buy side institutions. Prior to joining Stevenson James, Richard worked for Walker Hamill recruiting across the private equity, real estate, investment banking and asset management sectors. Richard graduated in BEng Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Bristol UWE.
Tom Quinnen
Managing Director
Tom joined Stevenson James in 2006. He is responsible for overseeing the investment banking and structured finance team and leading mandates across hedge fund and investor relations disciplines. Tom has experience working for a variety of fundamental single and multi strategy hedge funds covering the equity and credit markets as well as leading investor relations and fund raising teams in the private equity, real estate and placement agent markets. Tom has over 15 years experience in recruitment focusing on the financial services market, most recently with Walker Hamill. Tom graduated with a BA (Hons) in Politics, Bristol UWE.
Hal Stoddart
Associate Director
Hal joined Stevenson James in 2008 and recruits across the investment banking market in Europe, working on behalf of the leading US and European Investment Banks and Boutiques. Hal’s responsibilities involve leading search mandates across mergers & acquisitions, equity capital markets, equity research and corporate development. Prior to joining Stevenson James he worked as a Senior Consultant for an international recruitment firm focused on recruiting senior finance and accountancy professionals across the Investment Banking sector. Hal graduated with a BA in Ancient History, University of Bristol..
Mark Hamilton
Associate Director
Mark joined Stevenson James in 2007 and leads senior mandates across leveraged & acquisition finance, loans and high yield capital markets, corporate banking and credit focused hedge funds. Mark’s focus and track record spans across both investment banking and buy side funds across Europe and Asia. Prior to joining Stevenson James Mark worked for a large international recruitment firm working on behalf of some of the leading investment banks. Mark graduated in Sports Management, Cardiff University.
Ruari Murphy
Senior Consultant
Ruari joined Stevenson James in 2008. He is a Senior Consultant in the investment banking team and has completed mandates from Analyst to Managing Director in mergers & acquisitions, corporate development and equity capital markets across the UK and continental Europe. Prior to joining Stevenson James Ruari worked for a leading financial services recruitment business where he set up their corporate finance desk. Prior to beginning his career in recruitment Ruari worked within the marketing department of leading UK Retail Bank. Ruari graduated with a BA in English and Latin Literature, University of Warwick.
Darren Houghton
Research Associate
Darren joined Stevenson James in 2011 and is responsible for the research and execution of mandates across the structured finance market. In particular Darren focuses on senior search mandates across leveraged & acquisition finance, loans and high yield capital markets, corporate banking and credit focused hedge funds. Darren holds a first class Degree in History in addition to a Masters in Twentieth Century History from Liverpool University.
Alice Bardrick
Office Manager
Alice joined Stevenson James in 2010 and is responsible for the day to day running of the office and providing PA support to the Managing Directors. Prior to joining Stevenson James, Alice worked in the media industry as an Art Director, notably on programs such as EastEnders, Hollyoaks and The Bill. Alice holds a 2.1 degree from Nottingham Trent in Design.