Jason Macdonald

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Principal Recruitment Consultant at psd group

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jason Macdonald is an experienced recruitment consultant at psd group, specializing in executive search for the financial services sector. His expertise covers Private Equity, Investment Management, and board-level assignments across the UK, Europe, and Asia. People who have worked with him describe him as charming and pleasant.

His professional focus includes deal origination and providing consultancy for emerging market clients. He holds certifications in Diversity & Inclusion, reflecting a commitment to modern hiring practices. He actively shares recruitment advice and opportunities with his network.

He has a specific focus on placing experienced Wealth Managers and Private Bankers in key financial hubs like London, Geneva, and the Middle East.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Executive Search
Specializes in Director to Board-level assignments within financial services, including private equity, investment management, and hedge funds.
Wealth Management
Has extensive experience placing senior wealth managers and private bankers in London, Switzerland, and the Middle East.
Diversity & Inclusion
Holds certifications in Diversity & Inclusion, indicating a focus on this area within his recruitment practice.

Media Appearances

Jason has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2019
Principal Recruitment Consultant at psd group
1-2010
Partner at MAC
7-2008 - 1-2010
International Head-hunter & Regional Head EMEA Private Banking & Wealth Management at Longbridge Seach and Selection UK LTD
10-2007 - 7-2008
Senior Search Consultant at Hanover Search & selection
3-2003 - 11-2007
Consultant at MSL

Education

1990 - 1993
BSC from London Metropolitan University
1984 - 1989
Education details unavailable from Seaford College

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Insights For Selling To Jason

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jason is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jason

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jason move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Jason take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Jason

Personality Compatibility


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