United States Retained Search Recruitment Agencies

Ellwood Consulting is a specialised recruitment firm delivering mid–senior level placements across finance, financial services, HR, IT and sales & marketing primarily in Singapore and Malaysia.

Hamilton Ross - Global HR Search and Recruitment is an executive HR search and recruitment specialist placing senior HR leaders and HR professionals across the UK, APAC and global markets.

Principle Partners is an Asia-focused executive search firm specialising in investment management and finance-focused technology hiring across Asia and selected global hubs.

Built Recruitment is a South African specialist construction recruitment agency providing retained and contingency search across civil engineering, building and industrial sectors since 2003.

Astrum Partners Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based boutique firm delivering senior legal executive search, strategic consulting and due diligence across the Asia Pacific and internationally.

Build Executive is a boutique executive search and talent intelligence firm that helps companies across APAC and the US hire senior leaders and build high-performing teams.

Strive builds go-to-market teams for VC-backed SaaS companies, providing GTM recruitment, retained & executive search and outsourced talent (RPO) across EMEA and the USA.

Tech Aalto is a Singapore-headquartered talent enablement firm specialising in technology recruitment, executive search, contract staffing, RPO and nearshore/offshore technology resourcing.

Trevose Partners is a specialist financial services recruitment firm (est. 2011) placing professionals across front-to-back functions for banks, asset managers and fintechs worldwide.

XG Partners is a Japan-rooted global executive search firm specializing in finance and technology, delivering mid- and senior-level executive search and bilingual placements across Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

BrainSource.Network is a recruitment marketplace designed to bring structure, speed, and scale to global hiring. We replace the friction of traditional agencies with a coordinated network of over 1,000 specialized recruiters, delivering top-tier talent exactly when businesses need it. How We Operate: Scale & Speed: We activate multiple niche recruiters simultaneously to hunt for the same role, routinely delivering vetted shortlists within 24 to 72 hours. Triple-Vetted Quality: Candidates aren't just pulled from a database; they are sourced by industry specialists, audited by our internal experts, and scored against specific job requirements. You only see the top 3%. Single Point of Contact: You get the sourcing power of a massive global engine without the administrative chaos. We manage the network, the vetting, and the communication through one transparent dashboard. Success-Based Partnership: We operate on a zero-upfront-cost model. We are held accountable by results and back our work with comprehensive replacement guarantees. BrainSource.Network: Your endless source of bright minds.

Baard & Partners - Executive Search is a Johannesburg-based executive search and staffing firm delivering retained search, interim placements, talent mapping and staffing solutions across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

Hughes and Associates is a Charlotte-based life sciences executive search firm specializing in executive and technical recruitment for pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations.

NexusSearch International is a Hong Kong-based executive search and talent consultancy specialising in senior hires, RPO and HR advisory across the Asia‑Pacific region.

Bristol Associates, Inc. is a family-owned boutique search firm established in 1967, specializing in highly focused, personalized executive recruiting. We place key corporate and property-level executives nationwide and globally. Our experienced recruiters have completed hundreds of assignments using deep industry knowledge, a strong network, and an expanding database. Our in-depth expertise supports searches in all verticals for the Casino Gaming, Facility and Concession, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Hotel and Resort, Nonprofit, Restaurant, and Travel, Tourism, and Attraction industries. Our retained search service includes sourcing, screening, presenting qualified candidates, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and general consultation. We customize each search to fit our clients’ needs and culture, building strong relationships with both employers and candidates. We regularly advise clients on current job market conditions and consult on matters of compensation including base salaries, bonus programs, commission structures, incentives, benefits, and long-term compensation. We can also provide employers with customized, anonymous compensation studies à la carte to our main retained executive search services. Quite simply, our job is to make yours easier.