We provide recruitment services to the financial services industry.

We understand, advise, and guide our candidates and clients to achieve beneficial employment outcomes.

RIVA Recruitment

About Us

Our mission is to
be the most trusted financial services
recruitment firm in Australia!
 

RIVA Recruitment

Fabian Ruggieri

Founder & Director

Fabian Ruggieri is a highly driven Financial Services Recruitment Consultant with over 15 years’ industry experience. He is passionate and his focus to assist clients and candidates to reach their desired outcomes.

Fabian holds a Bachelor of Finance and a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University. He has recruited for roles at both entry and executive level, specialising in funds management distribution and private wealth management.

Outside of work, when he has a free Sunday afternoon, you’ll find him on the golf course or casting a line in Port Phillip Bay. Fabian regularly volunteers with the Melbourne based charity, ‘FareShare’, and is a member of the Financial Adviser Association of Australia.

Fabian was awarded the Sourcr 2022 Award for Best Recruiter of the Year – Accounting and Finance. 

Megan Crow

Recruitment consultant

Megan brings a breadth of experience as a Recruitment Consultant and is highly dedicated to creating a successful outcome for both clients and candidates. She has partnered with clients operating within Financial Services, Retail, Tech, and Government recruiting for senior leadership positions and non-executive director appointments.
 
Megan is American and moved to Australia in 2019. She holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelors of Merchandising and Marketing from the University of Tennessee.
 

Prior to moving to Australia, Megan competed professionally in Rodeo and enjoys spending time on the weekends at the Horse Races or trail riding. Her pride and joy is her dog Nash and practicing new tricks together.

Emerson Harvey

Recruitment Associate

Emerson is a driven professional working as a Recruitment Associate whilst studying a Bachelor of Business with a Finance major.

Emerson embraces learning, and is keen to develop his career in the recruitment industry, as he has a passion for finance and helping people.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Emerson enjoys supporting the Essendon Bombers on weekends, and getting away to explore Australia’s picturesque coast.

Prior to joining RIVA, Emerson was a professional race car  driver, where he competed in the Australian Formula 4 Championship and the Toyota 86 Gazoo Australian Championship.

Sienna Bartolomeo

Marketing Associate

Sienna Bartolomeo is a passionate and motivated professional working as RIVA Recruitment’s Marketing Associate whilst studying her Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Media Communications at University of Melbourne. 

She strives to be constantly learning and expanding her skills, readily embracing new and innovative ideas. 

Before starting with RIVA Recruitment, Sienna worked as a private tutor for students completing VCE English and Media studies. She loves to see her students improve and find their passion for the subjects! 

When Sienna is not at work or studying, she more than likely has a book in hand, indulging her passion for reading and writing, which serves as a constant source of inspiration. 

Our Recruitment Services

RIVA Recruitment

Private Wealth Management

  • Financial Planners
  • Investment Advisers
  • Associate Advisers

RIVA Recruitment

Funds Management Distribution

  • Head of Distribution
  • Business Development Managers
  • Business Development Associates
  • Investment Specialists
RIVA Recruitment

Investment Management

  • Chief Investment Officers
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Investment Analysts

Why
Choose
RIVA

Deep Knowledge &
Understanding

RIVA Recruitment understands the marketplace we operate in by regularly attending, sponsoring and hosting industry events.

Extensive
Experience

All RIVA Recruitment employees have worked in the financial services industry, therefore, understand the specialised roles they are recruiting.

Industry
Leaders

RIVA Recruitment regularly publish industry related articles, including salary guides, which further reinforces our industry knowledge and specialisation.

Selective
Partnerships

RIVA Recruitment only partner with organisations which have a strong employee value proposition.

Comprehensive
Validation Process

RIVA Recruitment apply comprehensive validation processes to ensure the very best candidates and we guarantee all our placements.

Contact Us

If you’re hiring for your company or you’re looking for a new employment opportunity, feel free to get in touch to find out how RIVA Recruitment can assist you.

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