FS Vector Expands Executive Search, Recruitment, and Talent Advisory

WASHINGTON, DC (April 14, 2026) — FS Vector, a leading strategic consulting firm for companies that are innovating in financial services, is expanding its Executive Search, Recruitment, and Talent Advisory offering. The team partners with banks, fintechs, digital asset companies, and other financial services firms to support key hiring across permanent and interim roles.

FS Vector supports clients with customized program builds that meet bank partner expectations for program managers, while also helping organizations navigate complex bank partner due diligence processes. Clients also include banks building their embedded finance offerings, companies pursuing state licenses covering money transmission and lending, and firms seeking de novo bank and trust company licenses.

As part of its advisory services, FS Vector supports client hiring needs as a strategic partner throughout the search and acquisition process. The team works closely with companies to define business objectives and set job descriptions to ensure internal teams are adequately resourced. The firm has hired Gretchen Keller to lead this offering.

"We've supported clients by recruiting full time and fractional candidates for years," said partner Chris Sidler. "Having Gretchen lead this effort deepens our practice and better serves our clients as they grow and scale. This is particularly true as the client base includes larger and more complex organizations." 

Keller is a seasoned executive recruiter with a particular interest and presence in fintech. She previously served as Vice President and Executive Search Practice Lead at HW3. Her experience includes co-hosting the Rewired Finance podcast. “I’m ecstatic to join the team at FS Vector. More than any other firm, it sits in the middle of innovation in financial services, a deep network of talent looking for their next roles, and a cross-section of advisory, licensing, and government relations,” said Keller. 

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