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Travillian is a nationally focused executive search and talent advisory boutique dedicated to exclusively serving the financial services industry. We have helped the corporations, service providers and investors within these sectors improve their businesses since our establishment in 1998. We have an excellent reputation and ​adhere to the highest ethical standards.

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Sector Expertise

We offer a wide range of executive search services. We utilize a team approach to execute search and advisory projects, leveraging the unique but interlocking relationships and knowledge base of each search consultant.

Investors

Financials sector specialist focus for private equity companies and asset managers, including hedge funds, pension funds, and long only funds.

Banking & Fintech

Deep focus on community banking, tech-powered financial institutions, CDFIs, and the fintechs themselves.

Diversified Financials

Specialty finance companies, including mortgage lenders/servicers, consumer and commercial finance, leasing, asset managers and more.

Investment Banking

First in class coverage of FIG specialists within investment baking, research and fixed income, as well as business line heads and operations professionals.   

Private Wealth Management

We leverage industry insights and extensive networks to help RIAs attract talent that aligns with their unique culture.

Tech & Innovation

Focus on specialized talent that drives the digital economy for financial institutions and their tech partners. 

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Peeling Back The Shifting Talent Trends – 2024 Mid-Year Review – Offense vs Defense

Written from the perspective of Patrick Cooney, Search Consultant – Banking and Fintech Search at Travillian. Patrick draws parallels between football strategies and banking recruitment, highlighting a shift from defensive hiring in risk and compliance to a renewed focus on growth-driven roles like revenue generation and executive leadership, reflecting optimism for the future of community banking.

Travillian Places Paul Ho-Sing-Loy as New Executive VP and CIO at MidWestOne Bank

Travillian is excited to announce the placement of Paul Ho-Sing-Loy as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MidWestOne Bank, effective as of June 3, 2024. Travillian was honored to serve as an exclusive recruitment partner for MidWestOne Bank.

Recent Successes: Highlighting Travillian’s Banking & Fintech Placements at FinWise Bank, Lincoln Savings Bank & Pathfinder Bank

Travillian thanks our clients for trusting us to navigate today’s complex banking landscape by recruiting top talent. We’re proud to showcase three recent executive placements with clients who’ve risen to this challenge.

Client Feedback

Client Reviews

Travillian focuses on building long-term, trust-based relationships with financial services companies and their service providers. Whenever a partner engages us, we consider it our utmost responsibility to deliver our best work on time, every time.

Joseph Mancini

    Travillian has supported BankProv in filling some critical roles across the Bank with some of the best quality candidates we have had the pleasure of meeting. They listened to our unique needs and brought us the best of the best, making our final decision very difficult. Thank you to the Travillian team for being great partners and for helping to further strengthen our extremely talented employee base.

    Joseph Mancini

    EVP, Chief Operating Officer at BankProv

    Mary Jayne Crocker

      Working with Travillian was simple, entertaining and extremely productive. Not only did I thoroughly enjoy the process, but the end result exceeded expectations. All evidence to date suggests that Travillian delivered and they did so in less than 3 months. The Travillian team listened attentively and patiently. They sold the Bank highlighting our “unconventional” culture. He didn’t waste my time with unsuitable candidates and ultimately unearthed our unicorn.

      Mary Jayne Crocker

      EVP & CEO at Bridgewater Bank

      John Nelligan

        Travillian’s highly focused approach on the financial services sector has driven superior results for us. We value them as a trusted and important resource for finding top talent in the marketplace.

        John Nelligan

        Managing Director, Private Equity at Waterfall Asset Management

        Mike Ranttila

          The Travillian team took pains to understand the bank’s needs. The position we sought could’ve been filled by candidates with a broad range of qualities, adding significant complexity. However, after much hard work, we decided to focus more on the top of the talent spectrum. Once I was clear on my version of the optimal candidate, Travillian presented stellar candidates. The first candidate was so good we didn’t need to speak with the others. Three months after onboarding, I can’t imagine a better fit.

          Mike Ranttila

          Chief Financial Officer of Middlefield Bank​

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