Andrew

Brown

Sector Leader, Financial Services

Andrew Brown serves as Sector Leader, Financial Services for the Professional Search division of Korn Ferry and is based in Toronto.

Mr. Brown has more than thirteen years of experience recruiting on behalf of a variety of clients including asset managers, pension funds, insurance companies, real estate companies, fund administrators and family offices. This work has spanned a wide range of cities all over North America.

Prior to his employment in the recruiting industry, Mr. Brown held positions at some of Canada’s most respected asset managers. This experience afforded him the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the asset management industry and its components. He took this knowledge into the recruiting business to become a trusted advisor to his clients, and to leverage his understanding of the business to deliver great results.

Prior to Korn Ferry, Mr. Brown was a Partner with one of a leading human capital consulting firm, where he co-led the financial services recruiting practice.

Mr. Brown’s highly collaborative and transparent style has enabled him to accumulate a growing roster of satisfied clients which has led to deep and long-lasting relationships. He is also a firm believer psychometric assessments, to aid clients into confident hiring decisions.

Mr. Brown’s experience in financial services covers a broad range of functional and industry specific roles. This work includes searches in the areas of:

  • Investment management
  • Operations
  • Fund accounting & middle office
  • Investment distribution/sales
  • Risk management/compliance.
  • Head/VP of human resources
  • Marketing
  • Procurement.

Mr Brown holds an Honours Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Economics from Lakehead University.