Introduction
Emerique & Partners is a two-time award-winning recruitment firm specializing in banking, insurance, and asset management.
To date, we have successfully completed over 1,500 permanent hires and freelance placements for more than 80 clients — ranging from investment banks, insurance and reinsurance companies to Fintechs, Insurtechs, and consulting firms — across France, Luxembourg, and Germany.
We recruit exclusively at expert, manager, director, and executive committee levels within the banking, insurance, and asset management sectors, leveraging our strong network and in-depth market knowledge.
In an ever-changing economic landscape where agility has become key, our clients are increasingly turning to specialized independent consultants to meet short-term needs, bridge specific skill gaps, accelerate transformation, or structure their organization.
So how do we help them identify top talent and integrate them quickly and efficiently into their teams?
Here’s our method.
1. We have built a network of experienced independent consultants, recommended and vetted through thorough reference checks.
Our freelancers operate in niche, highly specialized segments within the banking, insurance, and asset management industries. These are seasoned professionals, able to quickly adapt, coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders, and deliver tangible results—often within tight deadlines.
The areas of expertise we cover include:
✅ Key technical skills (hard skills):
- Corporate finance (accounting, management control, consolidation, FP&A, etc.)
- Audit, risk, compliance
- ESG and sustainable finance
- Actuarial science
- Quantitative finance
- Data (data quality, governance)
- Transformation, project management, change management
- Interim management
🤝 Interpersonal skills:
- Autonomy & proactivity: No lengthy onboarding needed to be effective
- Cross-functional leadership: Ability to bring teams on board without hierarchical authority
- Flexibility: Fast adaptation to new cultures, environments, and challenges
- Clear communication: Both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex information
2. How to choose your next independent consultant (freelancer) with Emerique & Partners?
At Emerique artners, we have developed a rigorous selection process. Here are some key elements to consider before starting your freelance recruitment:
- Needs analysis
Before launching the search, clearly define the scope:
- Objectives to be achieved
- Required level of expertise
- Interpersonal stakes (e.g., facilitator role, client-facing responsibilities)
- Mission framework: duration, budget
- In-depth profile assessment
Don’t rely solely on the CV. Instead, look for:
- A track record of assignments with tangible results
- Verifiable references
- Discussions about real-life situations (e.g., how they handled problem-solving, unexpected issues in a project, conflicts, delays…)
- Evaluation of key reflexes
Ask targeted questions about:
- Their technical abilities
- Their capacity to lead or work within multidisciplinary teams
- Their project management skills, where relevant
With Emerique & Partners, you’re not just finding a freelancer — you’re choosing a partner who will hit the ground running and make an impact.
➠ Do you work in niche areas such as actuarial science, quantitative finance, audit, risk, or compliance?
For over 15 years, we have collaborated with leading financial institutions and insurance firms. As market leaders in France, we are entering a phase of acceleration, with ambitious projects planned over the next three years. Our goal is to solidify our presence in France while expanding primarily into Germany and Luxembourg to strengthen our position across Europe. Explore our open positions or contact us if you are currently recruiting in our niches. (lien vers le contract)
3. How to quickly integrate a freelancer in banking, insurance, or asset management?
One of the key advantages of hiring a freelancer is their ability to adapt quickly. But to ensure strong performance, a few best practices are essential:
🎯 1. A fast but structured onboarding
- Provide access to tools, key documents, and stakeholders from day one
- Set clear objectives and a timeline for connecting with the teams
- Establish a weekly check-in from the start
🤝 2. An identified internal sponsor
It’s highly recommended that each freelancer has a dedicated point of contact — someone who can make decisions, provide guidance, and support them during the first few days. This helps avoid wasted time and unclear hierarchies.
📊 3. Clear deliverables and defined milestones
A good freelancer expects a clear direction, even in a fast-moving environment. Share a roadmap (even if it evolves) to align expectations from day one.
With the right setup, a freelance consultant can be an immediate asset to your team.
My conclusion and analysis
The best independent consultants are autonomous, versatile, and results-driven professionals who can hit the ground running from day one. Their successful integration depends just as much on their talent as it does on the company’s readiness to welcome them.
At Emerique & Partners, we support companies in the selection, assessment, and seamless integration of freelancers across a wide range of niche roles in banking, insurance, and asset management — always tailored to their specific business challenges.
➠ Discover Our Freelancing Offer.
Head over to our freelancing page and complete the form—this will help us match you with the most suitable freelancer for your current challenge.
Auteur : Emerique Opou
Founder and CEO of Emérique & Partners
London, United Kingdom
Named to Staffing Industry Analysts‘ Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list in 2022, Emérique has over 15 years’ expertise in recruiting niche profiles in banking and insurance.
Its rich pan-European experience has enabled it to build a solid network of professionals in the banking and insurance sectors, including actuaries, quantitative finance experts, risk managers and audit and compliance experts.
In 2024, Emérique & Partners was a finalist in the Recruitment industry, entrepreneur of the year category at the Recruiter Awards in London.
In 2024, she was also a finalist in the SME national business awards in the ‘business woman of the year’ category in the United Kingdom. Every quarter, Emérique analyses the major trends in the French and European banking and insurance markets.
His rich pan-European experience has enabled him to build a solid network of professionals in the banking and insurance sectors, notably with actuaries, quantitative finance experts, risk managers, and compliance experts.
Emérique & Partners recruits exclusively at executive and senior management levels.
Every month, Emerique deciphers the major trends in the French and European banking and insurance market.
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