Who we are
Marlin Selection is a London based recruitment firm servicing the commodities, global markets and renewables industry. Committed to supporting the needs of candidates and clients alike, our expertise and experience spans:
Commodities: Oil, Gas, Metals, Power, Freight, Softs and Emissions
Global Markets: Equities, FX and Fixed Income – Cash and Derivatives
Rigorous adherence to our company ethos – to develop positive long term working relationships, helps us achieve a level of service we believe to be unmatched by any other recruitment organisation in our field. We recruit for:
- Investment Banks
- Commodity Trading Houses
- Asset Management Houses
- Utilities
- Consultancies
Our Markets
Ops & Logistics
Covering all aspects of the Trade Life Cycle
Front Office
Equities, FX and Fixed Income – Cash and Derivatives
IT and Technology
Developers, Application Support, Helpdesk, Engineers and Technology Sales
Compliance
AML, KYC, Client Onboarding and Trade Surveillance
Finance
Accountancy, Product Control and Finacial Analysts
Risk
Market, Credit, Operational and Quantitative
We recruit for
We work with a wide variety of Financial Services companies, across the global, the below table gives you an idea of the current split of jobs across the different firms we are working with:

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Clients
If you are interesting in working with us to assist your hiring needs or would like to find out more about how we can benefit your hiring process contact us on 020 8142 3925
We also supply our clients with relevant and insightful market information such as Salary Surveys, latest market movers, job spec information and international salary equivalencies. Following the link below you can sign up and request these
Our team
“Marlin has strong relationships developed across the front, middle and back offices of the majority of commodity market participants. These deep relationships have enabled Marlin to be a dependable partner to support our growth. Marlin gives its candidates consistent support to make the best career moves, using its network to ensure candidates get good advice on the positions being considered. It’s a pleasure working with partner with such deep market knowledge and integrity.”
“After spending over 30 years in the City, I can say that Marlin are the most thorough and resourceful recruiters I have worked with. “
‘Marlin take the time to understand our business and have strong knowledge of the market place globally’
Marlin Selection provided me a detailed overview of both market sector and candidate profile allowing me to have diverse candidate pool to review. I have worked with Marlin for a number of years and through that time they have got to know the importance of cultural fit as well as technical competence, which is critical factor in successful hiring.
Marlin have recruited for us for many years, not only do they source high quality candidates but they have a robust knowledge of the global market place and take the time to carefully listen to our recruitment needs. They deliver results.
Our History

Marlin Selection founded!
Originally focused on the Commodities and Renewables markets
Global Markets desk set up
Marlin expanded by setting up a desk solely focused on delivering for front office roles
New Office
Moved into the Mermaid Theatre in Blackfrairs
10th Birthday!
Expanded
Setting up new office in Dubai to develop buisness further in the Middle East and Asian markets
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