Aurelius Search

Curating Leadership for the Future of Finance.

We align visionary C-Suite talent with elite FinTech and traditional banking institutions. Precision, discretion, and impact.

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A Decade of Strategic Placements

Serving clients since 2011 from our Chicago Financial District headquarters, Aurelius Search Partners operates at the intersection of traditional finance and rapid-growth technology.

We are not merely recruiters; we are market advisors. Our placed executives currently manage over $2B in combined portfolio value across the Midwest and East Coast. By leveraging deep industry networks, we uncover passive talent that drives transformational change. Learn more about our market methodologies or view our recent placement demographics.

Minimalist intervention, maximum impact. We believe in presenting fewer, highly calibrated candidates rather than overwhelming our partners with volume.

  • 94% First-Year Retention Rate
  • 42 Days Average Time-to-Shortlist
  • Exclusive Focus on VP to C-Suite
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Focused Practice Areas & Methodology

Our approach is underpinned by the Aurelius 360 Behavioral Matrix, a proprietary vetting workflow that evaluates cognitive agility alongside historical performance.

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FinTech Innovation

Placing Chief Product Officers, CTOs, and Growth Leads in Series B through IPO financial technology firms.

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Institutional Banking

Securing legacy leadership: Chief Risk Officers, CFOs, and Managing Directors for tier-one banking institutions.

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Private Equity Partners

Sourcing operating partners and portfolio company CEOs with a proven track record of value creation and exit strategy execution.

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We operate on a retained basis for senior-level mandates. Please provide initial details regarding your search requirements or leadership advisory needs.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm CST Regions: Midwest & East Coast

* Confidentiality guaranteed under standard NDA provisions prior to any disclosure.