James Baker

James joined Simmons & Hanbury in September 2025, bringing over a decade of experience dedicated to risk management recruitment at two leading search firms. Throughout his career, he has become a recognised voice in the market, trusted by clients and candidates alike for his expertise, discretion, and ability to deliver in competitive and complex environments.

James has led high-profile searches and assisted in the building of risk functions for some of the most prominent names across hedge funds, investment banks, investment managers, and fintech. His track record spans both domestic and international mandates, often involving multi-jurisdictional teams and highly specialised talent pools.

Having managed teams and advised senior leadership globally, James is known for combining deep market knowledge with a strategic, consultative approach and has run several networking events and forums for the industry.