We are specialist executive search and recruitment firm in Singapore. We work with mid to senior level candidates in the finance sector, in areas such as private client services, trusts, funds and investments and private banking. Our services cover key financial centers in Asia and we have presence and offices across the globe.
AP Executive was incorporated in 1999 and is part of AP Group of companies established in 1990. The company has gone on to develop a strong presence in Asia with an impressive network of clients and candidates, which includes Singapore. We now have offices in a range of key financial centre locations globally.
From Geneva, Zurich, London, Cyprus, Toronto, Dubai, Luxembourg, Jersey and Guernsey we actively deal with more than 55 jurisdictions worldwide in the placement of senior finance and legal executives. As experts in executive search and recruitment in Singapore we have access to a large network of Asian and international companies, including the important and lucrative Chinese market, in particular Hong Kong.
Explore our site to see how we can fulfil your recruitment needs or if you are looking for your next career move read our jobs pages to see how we can help you find finance or legal jobs.
AP Executive opens an office in Paris, France
2022AP Group became members of APSCo (the Association of Professional Staffing Companies) - UK’s leading professional recruitment industry body.
2016AP Executive opens an office in Toronto, Canada.
2016In August, AP Group won the prestigious 2016 Corporate Vision Award in the category: Best Global Recruitment Specialists.
2016AP Executive opens office in Luxembourg
2016In May, AP Executive won the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2016 in the “Recruitment Services Provider To The Finance Sector” category.
2016In February, AP Executive added another feather to its cap by winning the 2016 Offshore Excellence Awards in the “Best in Offshore Wealth Management Recruitment” category.
2016Recognised for the second time in three years, AP Executive once again won the Corporate Intl Global Awards in the category: International Recruitment Specialist Firm of the Year.
2016In 2014, AP Executive was named as the "International Recruitment Specialist Firm of the Year in Switzerland" by Corporate Intl.
2014AP Executive established a new office in Singapore.
2014In June, AP Group opened an office in Limassol, Cyprus. Its function is to support the group's offices and the divisions globally. And as a private holding company.
2012In February, AP Executive opened an office in Zurich. The office services the Germanic cantons of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
2009During May 2007, the group re-branded and became AP Group.
2007In March, AP Executive opened an office in Geneva. The office services the Suisse Romande area.
2007In 2007, AP Group became a recruitment partner of CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment). This partnership lasted for over 5 years.
2007The London office was opened by the division of AP Executive. This office services London and the UK.
2005AP Executive became the Global Recruitment Partner for STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) until 2012.
2004In September 2004, AP Group opened a second office in Cyprus in the capital city of Nicosia which is now merged with Limassol office.
2004In 2003, AP Group expanded further afield and opened an office in Limassol, Cyprus.
2003During 2001, AP Executive opened an office in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This jurisdiction is now serviced by the London team.
2001AP Executive was formed in 1999 in the Channel Islands.
1999In 1998, AP Group opened a branch in St Helier, Jersey.
1998AP Group becomes a member of REC (The Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
1994Originally established as Approved Personnel in Guernsey by the founder and Chief Executive, Gina Le Prevost. The company is now called AP Group.
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<We understand and respect our client’s needs and are committed to fostering an environment of trust and loyalty.
We conduct ourselves professionally at all times, delivering superior quality staffing and career management and executive search services.
Confidentiality and integrity form the core of our business ethos. We take pride in providing exceptional professional service to our clients and candidates, whilst adhering to the highest standards of ethical and corporate behaviour.
"You assisted me with my search for an international financial center position. I found you to be diligent and determined when pursuing opportunities on my behalf.The consultant I dealt with demonstrated integrity at all times and only presented me with relevant positions that I was interested in. She responds to all correspondence promptly and is an excellent negotiator - every request I made was fulfilled. She is also genuine, honest and empathetic - qualities that are rare in the world of professional recruitment.I highly recommend AP Executive as a recruitment firm. They are true international financial center specialists."
Lawyer
Sydney (Australia)
"AP Executive have been, and continue to be, the recruitment partner of choice for our organisation internationally"
CEO
Global Asset Management Firm
"AP Executive is a leading international executive search firm, with offices in London, Guernsey, Jersey, Singapore, Luxembourg, Zurich, Geneva, Toronto and Cyprus. We are regarded as the leading executive recruitment agency specialising in trust and corporate services, family office, asset management, funds, investment banking, legal and accountancy vacancies. We have built an extensive global client portfolio and placed quality candidates within the finance and global wealth management sectors. Owing to organic growth, AP Executive is seeking an Executive Manager to join our London office which is located in the heart of the City."
Relationship Manager
Global Private Bank, Switzerland
"Thank you for your superb executive search services this year, which go well beyond even your high-quality competitors that I experienced in the past over 30 years. Not only you go the extra mile during your bread and butter business, but you have an amazing creativity beyond that, which reminds me of the most successful entrepreneurs. The way you added value whilst putting together my challenging and complex business plan for the years to come was quite an unusual experience to me. I enjoyed our journey a lot and am looking forward to more."
Managing Director
Global Private Bank
"AP Executive’s team of friendly, knowledgeable and connected consultants were invaluable in helping me take my career to the next level"
Senior Relationship Manager
International Private Bank
CEO, Global
Manager, London, the UK and Monaco
Executive Consultant, London, Paris, LatAm and the Middle East
Executive Consultant, London, Europe, the Middle East
Executive Consultant, London
Executive Consultant, EMEA, GCC and North America
Executive Consultant, Emerging Markets MENA & Vietnam & Indonesia
Executive Consultant, Guernsey and Jersey
Executive Consultant, Luxembourg, Europe and Mauritius
Executive Consultant, Switzerland
Legal Consultant, Middle East
Executive Consultant, Singapore and Asia-Pacific
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