Shannon Palmer — CEO
Durlston Partners has been at the forefront of talent acquisition for the world’s top Hedge Funds, AI/ML firms, HFTs, Digital Assets, and FinTechs since 2010. From our offices in London, New York, and Dubai, we’ve built an elite network of quant researchers, traders, AI engineers, and software developers - the kind of talent that doesn’t engage with job boards or LinkedIn. We’ve partnered with multi-billion-dollar hedge funds, trading firms, and cutting-edge startups to scale world-class teams, providing not just hiring solutions but also strategic market insights and compensation intelligence that help firms navigate critical growth phases, from capital raises to M&As. Our expertise spans: 🔹 Hedge Funds & Quant Trading - Placing top-tier talent across systematic and discretionary funds. 🔹 High-Frequency & Algorithmic Trading - Connecting elite low-latency engineers and trading specialists with the fastest firms in the world. 🔹 AI & Machine Learning - Helping build the foundational teams behind today’s leading AI research labs and trading platforms. 🔹 Crypto & Digital Assets - Early movers in crypto since 2016, we’ve built the core teams of the industry’s biggest institutions. 🔹 FinTech & Private Equity - Providing firms with the engineers, quant developers, and data scientists driving innovation in financial markets. We’ve built a reputation for delivering game-changing talent and creating lasting partnerships across global financial hubs, including London, New York, Zurich, Hong Kong, UAE, Qatar, and Singapore. 🚀 Looking to join the best headhunting team in the market? We’re actively hiring experienced recruiters who want to work alongside the brightest in the industry. 📩 For hiring insights, talent trends, or career opportunities, let’s connect: hello@durlstonpartners.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Talent Acquisition expert with strong event management skills.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience: 12 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Market Insights
- Event Management
- Brand Enhancement
- Event Planning
- Marketing
- Event Coordination
- Office Administration
- Hr Management
- Reception Management
- Acting
- Presentation
Career Highlights
- Expert in talent acquisition for top financial firms.
- Proven track record in event management and brand enhancement.
- Strong background in strategic market insights.
Work Experience
Durlston Partners
Partner (1 yr 9 mos)
Head of Business Strategy & Operations (1 yr 7 mos)
Operations Manager (2 yrs 4 mos)
23 Capital
Event Manager (5 mos)
mtn-i Limited
Global Events Manager (3 yrs 3 mos)
Events Coordinator & EA to CEO (11 mos)
Office Manager & PA to CEO (11 mos)
Career Legal
Reception / Team Support / Events (5 mos)
Self-Employed
Actor (1 yr 2 mos)
Cartoon Network
Presenter (1 mo)
Education
BA Hons at Guildford School of Acting
A Levels at Northampton School for Boys
GCSE at Wellingborough School
