ABOUT

Building world-class teams in financial services.

ABOUT US

Our name, Capital Executive Search (CES), was carefully chosen to convey the value we add to the financial services industry - recruiting the human capital needed to facilitate financial growth for our clients.

Our mission is to create unparalleled value in our coverage sectors by understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates. To be the trusted recruitment partner for our clients, we offer tailor-made solutions that enable our clients to build world-class teams and help our candidates realise their full career potential.

Our expertise is centered within the Australian market; we fill positions in all major cities across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and more.

BY THE NUMBERS

400+
hires across the years.
600+
total mandates.
30+
years in the industry.
19
specialty areas.

OUR VALUES

Integrity

Integrity isn't just our policy; it's our culture. It sets the foundation for the long-term relationships and the high quality service we deliver. Our approach to feedback and advice, while always professional, ensures that you receive genuine guidance to help you make informed decisions on your  journey.

Adaptability

In a world that’s always changing, adaptability isn’t an option; it’s a necessity. We’re not set in our ways; we’re set on finding the best way — for you. With us, you’re not just adapting to change; you’re staying ahead of it.

Reliability

Our process involves engaging in comprehensive conversations within the industry. This ensures that we have a holistic view of every candidate, appreciating their skills, experiences, and the value they bring, ensuring a perfect match for our clients.

Diversity

Diversity is more than a metric; it’s our guiding principle. We strive to mirror the rich tapestry of our communities, going beyond quotas to actively engage with underrepresented talents, fostering an authentically inclusive hiring ecosystem.

Expertise

Our team’s deep domain knowledge and industry connections allow us to conduct the most thorough vetting in the market. It’s not just about filling roles; it’s about creating lasting, successful partnerships.

Partnership

Partnership is our promise, not just our practice. We forge three-way alliances with our clients and candidates, delivering custom solutions rooted in rigorous research and uncompromising verification.

OUR STORY

Established since 2020

Capital Executive Search ('CES') is founded by Mischa Bennett, a recruitment industry veteran since 2007. After a career at both global and local boutiques, Mischa made a strategic move to establish a new recruitment firm offering bespoke recruitment services. The team has grown along with CES' client base.

2020


Capital Executive Search ('CES') is founded by Mischa Bennett, a recruitment industry veteran since 2007. After a career at both global and local boutiques, and with a history of being ranked consistently as one of the top billers, Mischa made a strategic move to establish a new firm in the market built around his unique recruitment model.

2021


Despite the economic slowdown from the COVID-19 pandemic, CES achieves $1M+ in revenue in it's second year of business. There-opening of NSW and VIC in late 2021 prove to be a catalyst in its sustained growth into 2022.

2022

CES makes its first addition to the team, with Gabrielle Percic joining from Macquarie's Private Bank. Pivoting from a fast-tracked path to a private banking career, Gabrielle joined CES with the vision of leveraging her industry experience to help build a world-class recruitment firm.

2023

CES continues on its growth trajectory, expanding its client base, coverage areas and adding its third team member, Rob Hoyles, who joins following the successful sale of the freight business he founded to a multinational corporate in the logistics industry.

2024

CES’s continual growth sees the addition two members, Patrick Hogan specialising in Private Credit Risk and Institutional Banking and Keytan Hislop in Risk and Compliance and Actuary and Analytics.

2025

Off the back of another successful year, Alannah Brischetto joins the team, bringing expertise across Infrastructure, Corporate Finance, and Investment Banking, with a focus on placing top talent at the Analyst and Associate levels.

MEET THE TEAM

30+ years of combined experience in talent acquisition.

Our team is comprised of career recruiters, ex-industry professionals and entrepreneurs. Together, we have over 30 years of combined experience in talent acquisition.

To contact a member of our team directly, please follow the link to our respective LinkedIn pages.

Mischa Bennett
Founder & Managing Director

Mischa founded Capital Executive Search in 2020 after a 15-year long career in recruitment at both global and boutique executive search firms.

Beginning at Robert Half, Mischa eventually oversaw the firm's permanent recruitment operations in Sydney. From there, he joined a boutique executive search firm in 2011 as the practice lead for funds management and infrastructure before founding CES.

At CES, his principal focus areas are Infrastructure, Energy Transition, Equities and Multi-Asset Funds.

Mischa holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance & Accounting) from the University of Technology Sydney.

Keytan Hislop
Director

Keytan covers Risk and Compliance at CES with 6 years experience, in Risk, Compliance & Actuarial recruitment across Australia. Prior to CES, Keytan was a Hays recruitment Manager, recruiting across Actuarial and Risk Management. His functional expertise includes roles across Operational, Credit, Market, Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime in addition to all lines of actuarial and analytics functions.

Keytan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (HR & Marketing) from the University of Wollongong.

Alannah Brischetto
Director

Alannah began her career in Deloitte’s graduate program as an analyst before transitioning into recruitment at Michael Page as a consultant, covering Accounting.

At CES, Alannah focuses on connecting top talent at Analyst and Associate level positions with opportunities in Infrastructure, Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, leveraging her expertise and industry knowledge.

Alannah holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Sydney.