Meet the Team

RCQ Associates was founded by Edward James, an internationally renowned headhunting professional with over 17 years experience in the Financial Markets sector.

We are proud of our reputation as the market leader within the international Financial Markets space. We are an organisation that has been founded and operates on the principles of honesty and integrity and truly believe that the most successful organisations provide their team members with the autonomy and flexibility to develop their careers.

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Edward (Ed) James
Founding Director
Accountable for all activities across the business, including hiring in both Europe, North America and Asia. Has been a specialist Financial Markets headhunter since 2005 and prior to this worked at Morgan Stanley in London and on Wall Street.
EMEA
US
APAC

Qualifications

Bsc (hons) in Economics from Southampton.

Interests

Proud father of three children and big fan of any sport. He has cycled from London to Paris and Brussels, completed various triathlons, is a dedicated skier, active paddle boarder and kayaker on the Thames, tries to play football (poorly) and has run half marathons with some of the RCQ team.

Greg McGinnigle
North American Recruitment Lead
Oversees our North American recruitment and specialises in complex mid-to-senior levels hires, primarily but not limited to, the Financial Data, Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance markets.
US

Qualifications

BSc in Biochemistry with honours from the University of Edinburgh.

Interests

Is a proud Scot with an unnatural obsession with Irn Bru. In his spare time he enjoys annoying his wife with jazz guitar covers, performed poorly. One day he hopes to watch his country play at a world cup (football/soccer) but doesn’t have much hope.

Amelia Clark
Consultant
Amelia comes from a sustainability background and has built upon this interest, specialising in all matters ESG and Sustainable Finance globally, as well as Credit and Risk hiring across EMEA.
EMEA

Qualifications

BSc in Environmental Geography and MSc in Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management from the University of York.

Interests

Aspiring rock climber & salsa beginner.

Theo Pittarides
Associate Consultant
Theo works as an Associates Consultant in the wider structured products team at RCQ. He covers both our Europe and US desk and has an interest in the Debt & Equity Capital Markets.
US
EMEA

Qualifications

BSc in Economics and Finance from the University of Southampton.

Interests

A lover for all things football and watching The Arsenal. If he’s not out playing golf with his mates, he’s probably at home looking after his houseplants.

Sebastian Whitlock
Associate Consultant
Sebastian is working within RCQ's extensive structured products team, serving as an Associate Consultant. With a specific focus on the Debt & Equity Capital Markets, Sebastian actively contributes to both the Europe and US desks.
US
EMEA

Qualifications

BSc in Physics (1st class hons) and MSc in Finance (Merit) from the University of Durham.

Interests

A keen sportsman with a love for all things fitness, even venturing into the world of Mixed Martial Arts, although admittingly far from a UFC champion!

Stavros Zangoulos
Consultant
Stavros works as a Consultant for the US desk, and has a keen interest in US Private Equity & Alternative Investments.
US
EMEA

Qualifications

BSc Sports & Exercise Sciences from University of Hertfordshire and MSc in Sports Biomechanics from Loughborough University.

Interests

Stavros is an avid football and basketball fan. He also loves travelling and learning about different cultures.

Tadi Tanyongana
Associate Consultant
Tadi has a specific focus in the Sales, Marketing, and Product team at RCQ. He contributes to the Europe and US desks and has an interest in Risk, Credit & Quant.
EMEA
US

Qualifications

LLB (Hons) Law degree from the University of Kent.

Interests

Brian Walsh
Associate Consultant
Brian Walsh has a specific focus on Project Finance and contributes to both the Europe and US desks.
US
EMEA

Qualifications

Accredited Product Advisor at Institute of Banking in Ireland, MSc Finance (Hons) ( specialising in Asset and Investment Management) at University College Cork, BCLB (Hons) Law & Business at University College Cork.

Interests

Brian is a big fan of all sports with a keen interest in personal fitness. He also has a great interest in travel.

Catherine James
Customer and People Director
Accountable for all Operational, People and Customer focused activities at RCQ.

Qualifications

BSc (hons) in Psychology and Social Sciences from Nottingham Trent University.

Interests

In her limited spare time (when she isn’t focused on her beautiful children!), she loves good food and wine, keeping fit and is dreaming of the day when her children are old enough to reignite her passion for wine tourism holidays!

Zoe Amigoni
Operations Manager
Responsible for all Operational and Marketing activities at RCQ. Her goal is to ensure that all processes allow for the best client and candidate experience.

Qualifications

BSc in Multi-Media Journalism from the University of Kingston.

Interests

She is keen on staying fit so regularly runs and spins in her spare time. She loves trying new foods, especially on her holidays where any health goals from home quickly disappear!