DM Stone in San Francisco, CA | Employment and Recruitment Services

DM Stone

How did we get started?
DM Stone was originally started in 1987 as a Management Consulting firm specializing in Financial Services. Dave Stone, a California CPA and former Senior Manager with Ernst & Young's Financial Services Consulting practice, decided to transform the firm into a full-service search and staffing firm, also specializing in Financial Services. The firm has built a strong reputation in this industry over the years. Many clients rely exclusively on DM Stone for their recruiting needs. The firm is especially known for its industry expertise, professionalism, responsiveness, integrity, and high quality standards.
Who are some of our clients?
DM Stone's clients include a full range of Banks and Investment Banks, Trust companies, Broker/Dealers, Investment Management firms, Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, and other companies of all sizes in the financial services and other industries. Details on specific client relationships are available upon request.
Who do we recruit?
DM Stone places candidates at all levels and in many different job areas. Many of these positions require a 4-year college degree and advanced degrees, and some require industry experience and/or certifications (e.g., NASD Series 7 license, CPA, CFA). Computer skills and experience are often required as well.
How do we screen our applicants?
DM Stone interviews our candidates, checks employment references, tests for computer and general clerical skills where appropriate, and performs criminal and/or other investigations, depending on the job level and duties, and on hiring company's requirements.
What types of placements do we do?
Financial Services
DM Stone's is often refer to as "Wall Street West", specializing in placing qualified professionals at all levels within top financial firms, including Brokerage, Banking, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Trust, Mutual Funds, etc. We also service niche areas of the Mortgage industry, such as, secondary marketing, mortgage warehouse lending, structured finance, securitizations, etc. Typical positions include:
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Controller/Financial & Operations Principal
- VP/Manager Securities Operations
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Head of Mutual Funds Operations
- Head of Middle Office Operations
- Senior Project Manager
- Compliance Manager/Analyst
- Corporate Finance Assistant
- Assistant Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio/Fund Accountant
- Registered (Series 7) Representatives
- Registered/Non-Registered Sales Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Trading Assistant
Accounting
DM Stone also supplies qualified candidates in the Accounting and Financial Analysis fields, from CFOs and Controllers to Bookkeepers and Payroll Clerks. Typical positions include:
- Accounting Manager
- Accounts Payable Manager Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Manager/Clerk
- Business Analyst
- Controller
- Financial Analyst/MBA
- Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
- Payroll Manager
- Senior Internal Auditors
Administrative
Every organization requires Operations and Administrative support. DM Stone's places skilled candidates in positions from Receptionist to Senior Executive Assistant. Typical positions include:
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representatives
- Data Entry Clerk
- Executive Assistant
- Human Resources
- Operations
- Project Coordinators
- Sales Support