ETRA Talent

About ETRA Talent


ETRA Talent is a specialist contingent and executive search business that specialises in the mid-to-senior level of the Banking & Financial Services, Commerce & Industry markets.

Established in 2024 to provide clients and candidates with tailored and memorable resourcing solutions and career management, combining both traditional methods and state-of-the-art technology.

They have a tremendous breadth of industry knowledge across International Banking, Prime Brokerages, Trading Firms, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Private Equity Funds, Investment Managers, Asset Management, Family Offices, FinTech start-ups, and Crypto Markets.

At ETRA Talent, they firmly believe that people make the difference. With over 18 years of experience in the recruitment sector, they are well-positioned to place outstanding individuals into companies that can deliver remarkable results and establish incredible teams.

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Company founders

Parvyez Salam

Co-Founder & CEO

Parvyez Salam

Co-Founder & CEO

Parvyez is a positive and charismatic recruitment expert with a passion for people. He loves developing clients, candidates, and colleagues and takes tremendous joy in seeing people flourish.

His extensive experience across four well-recognised recruitment businesses, together with his deep understanding of financial markets as a former banker, provides expertise that's invaluable to ETRA Talent. 

As a dedicated family man, Parvyez enjoys a fervent passion for football and running, and a strong commitment to raising money for charitable causes. 

Sultan Afzal

Co-Founder & CEO

Sultan Afzal

Co-Founder & CEO

Sultan has over 18 years of recruitment expertise, having worked across three global firms. He's previously specialised in international coverage across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East markets.

Outside work, a devoted family man with four children, Sultan's dynamic life includes a passion for sports, from running to boxing. His diverse skills and commitment to excellence enrich ETRA Talent, making him a key contributor to the team.