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Colin McDonough

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Group US Talent Acquisition Lead at Howden
📍 New York, New York, United States

Colin McDonough is the Group US Talent Acquisition Lead at Howden, with deep expertise in recruiting for the financial services and insurance industries. His career includes leading lateral recruiting efforts for top-tier firms like Evercore, J. P. Morgan, and Goldman Sachs. He holds a Claritas Investment Certificate.

Based on his education at Penn State University and extensive career in New York City, Colin likely follows collegiate and professional sports. His academic background includes psychology and employment relations, suggesting an interest in human behavior and organizational dynamics.

He has experience leading North American Investment Banking recruiting for industry giants J. P. Morgan and Evercore.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Group US Talent Acquisition Lead
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Financial Services Recruiting
Has over a decade of experience leading experienced hire and lateral recruiting for major financial institutions like Evercore, J. P. Morgan, and Goldman Sachs.
Insurance Talent
Currently focused on building teams across multiple insurance sectors at Howden, including Private Equity, Employee Benefits, and Commercial Lines.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Group US Talent Acquisition Lead
Howden
8-2021 - 7-2025
Head of US Lateral Recruiting
Evercore
2-2016 - 7-2021
Vice President - Investment Banking Recruiting
J.P. Morgan
1-2014 - 2-2016
Experienced Hire Recruiting
Goldman Sachs
7-2013 - 1-2014
Recruiter
The Madison Square Garden Company
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Education
2008 - 2012
Liberal Arts; BS
Penn State University
2012 - 2014
Masters
Baruch College
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