Our Services
Our Areas of Expertise
"I have had the pleasure of working with Barr Associates for over sixteen years, and wholeheartedly recommend them to others seeking the advice and services of a knowledgeable Global Risk Management boutique search firm. I first learned of Jamie and Kelly Barr when they placed me at my former employer, and have worked with them consistently ever since using them to recruit top-quality people to work for me in UBS's Ratings Advisory group, and also recommending them to colleagues elsewhere at UBS and in other firms seeking recruiting assistance.
I know I can always depend on Barr Associates to find the best-qualified candidates for the positions I am seeking to fill. Over the years my regard for Jamie Barr has evolved from professional respect to personal admiration, and I am pleased to also consider him a friend."
- Craig Fitt,
UBS
- John M
"Barr Associates always sends very strong, well-vetted candidates. They have good insights into the candidates strengths, potential fit in an organization and their motivations for changing roles. Once the decision has been made to move forward they also help the offer process run smoothly. They understand the Credit risk space and the players very well and work hard to fill open positions quickly and with high quality talent. Would highly recommend this Firm."
- Penny Tsekouras, Morgan Stanley
- John M
"I have been working with Barr Associates for may years while in different professional capacities for opportunities in the US and Overseas. Their trustworthy experience, professionality and integrity in delivering the best match has been outstanding."
- Mirco Bianchi,Unicredit Group - John M
“I have worked with Barr Associates for over 15 years, across three different banks. Jamie and his brother Kelly do the best screening of candidates, in my experience, and are adept at judging best fits between parties for a given organization. They are clear and candid about candidates' strengths and weaknesses, which is all a hiring manager ever desires and seldom gets. My first call in the hiring process is always to Barr Associates.”
- Barbara B Tsarnas, HSBC Bank USA - John M
Job Opportunities 
Risk Management
With over a decade of experience, Barr Associates has become experts in the area of Risk Management for top-tier investment banking.
Our premier goal is to build solid relationships with both our clients and our candidate base. We start from the ground up, building an in-depth understanding of our clients’ business, corporate culture and specific management issues. Next we seek the ideal candidates, individuals who have honed quality risk management skills.
Our Team Effort
The Search Process is a team effort which begins with both the client and our associates having a crystal clear understanding of the company’s goals, expectations and immediate need.
- Assessment of the "Client Need"
- Define Position Specifications
- Research Begins
- Solidify Prospects