About Us

At Hirschman Associates, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with transformative opportunities in the banking and financial services sector.

Led by Diego Hirsch and Nashara Tielman, our team combines strategic insight, industry expertise, and a personalized approach to recruitment, ensuring long-term success for both candidates and clients.

Diego Hirsch

Nashara Tielman

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Specialists in Compliance, Legal & Risk Recruitment

Strategic recruitment solutions for the financial services industry.

Together we combine valuable experience in Banking I Financial Services Recruitment and Talent Sourcing.

We support clients across the D-A-CH region – including banks, insurance firms, asset managers, fintechs, and investment companies.

With the founding of Hirschman Associates, it is our vision to to bridge the gap between business opportunities and talent resources by drawing on our impactful portfolio. Bolstered by our experience, market knowledge, business liaisons, and a professional recruitment model, we are driven toward connecting clients with the right talent.

Entrenched in an ideal business model that allows easy accessibility to both clients and candidates, at Hirschman Associates, our recruitment processes ensure quality results while maintaining close relationships with clients and candidates. We understand and cater to individual needs. Our procedures and processes are designed to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

Our Purpose

Driven to bridge employment gaps we connect business opportunities with talent resources. We bring together the brains and the business.

Who We Are

Hirschman Associates is a boutique recruitment firm dedicated to the financial sector – with a deep focus on Compliance, Legal, and Risk. With over a decade of combined experience and a proven track record, we connect outstanding professionals with leading financial institutions in Germany and across Europe.

We work at the intersection of people, purpose, and regulation – helping banks, asset managers, and financial service providers hire with precision and foresight.

Meet the Team

Diego Hirsch

Founder

With extensive experience in the financial recruitment market, Diego brings a sharp understanding of regulatory hiring, a highly curated network, and a consultative approach that bridges client strategy with candidate ambition.

Key focus: Executive hiring across Compliance (including IT & Regulatory Compliance), Anti-Financial Crime, Governance, Legal & Risk – with a strong track record in building leadership teams for international banks and financial institutions.

Nashara Tielman

Founder

Known for her empathetic and data-driven approach, Nashara partners closely with senior professionals and clients to deliver long-term recruitment strategies, especially in high-demand areas.

Key focus: Specialised mid- to senior-level recruitment in Financial Crime, Market Compliance, Legal & Risk – with a particular passion for diverse talent acquisition and inclusive hiring strategies in financial services.

Our Commitment

Recruitment isn’t just a transactional process; it’s about creating value and fostering change. Building trust, maintaining discretion, and offering unparalleled sector expertise are at the heart of our process.

Our value proposition

Relationships over Transactions

Insight over Outreach

Tailored Recruitment Strategies

Diversity, Integrity, and Excellence in Every Placement

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