Simon Gvalda
Simon has placed candidates with some of the top companies.
Simon has worked in the Wealth Management industry as a Client Services Officer, Paraplanner, and Associate Adviser for over 8 years prior to moving into recruitment. Simon holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Majors in Economics, Finance, and International Trade & Economic Policy) and an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning.
Simon manages a dual portfolio: Heading up the ESG/Responsible Investment/Sustainability portfolio while also utilising his prior Financial Planning knowledge to assist in recruiting for the Wealth Management industry when required. Simon has a passion for helping candidates reach their career goals and to find the best talent for his clients while always being genuine, approachable, and supportive. Developing long-term partnerships is key to Simon’s success – considering not only candidate experience but cultural fit by deeply understanding the teams and organisations he works with.
With a love of travelling and experiencing different cultures, Simon is passionate about visiting new countries. At home, he loves to grow his organic veggies and he also had his taste of fame with a stint on Deal or No Deal and once appeared on a Korean cooking show!
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A Diverse Workforce Starts With Diversity In Recruitment
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ESG Investment Professionals Salary Guide Financial Services 2022
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Leaders in Funds Management, Désirée Lucchese – Ethics and Impact Manager, U Ethical
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Kaizen Partners With Greenfleet
Kaizen Recruitment is pleased to continue our partnership with Greenfleet to take climate action and offset our carbon emissions through native reforestation. Greenfleet is a leading not-for-profit environmental organisation committed to protecting our climate by restoring our forests. Our contribution will offset 84 tonnes of CO2-e and reduce the impact of our operations on the environment….