Robert McClay Joins Hines Associates as Senior Associate

Advisor - People | Dec 03, 2024 | Hines Associates

Robert McClay Joins Hines Associates as Senior Associate

Hines Associates has announced the appointment of Robert McClay as a Senior Associate. McClay joins from Craven Street Capital, bringing over eight years of experience in M&A advisory, financial services, and insurance. His expertise spans both public and private transactions within the financial services and fintech sectors, with a particular focus on wealth management and pensions. McClay, who holds a Master of Finance from the University of New South Wales and other qualifications such as the Investment Management Certificate from CFA UK, will contribute to Hines Associates' strategy of recruiting top-quality professionals to enhance their capabilities in London and Germany, as stated by Richard Hines. McClay’s recruitment is aligned with the firm’s strategic focus on expanding their M&A advisory services in collaboration with their German joint venture, Wagner & Hines Associates GmbH.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Advisory

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Hines Associates and Robert McClay operate prominently in the UK market, particularly London.
  • Australia – Robert McClay's educational background is rooted in Australia, having studied at the University of New South Wales and University of Technology Sydney.
  • Germany – Hines Associates has a strategic focus on expanding operations in Germany through their joint venture, Wagner & Hines Associates GmbH.

Industry

  • Financial Services – Robert McClay's expertise is in financial services, particularly in M&A advisory for wealth management and pensions, making this classification relevant.
  • Fintech – McClay has experience in advising on transactions in the fintech sector, which is highlighted as a sector focus in his career.
  • Advisory – Hines Associates and McClay's roles in financial advisory and M&A are central to their operations, classifying them within the advisory sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Hines AssociatesRecruiting CompanyCompanyAn advisory firm expanding its M&A capabilities by hiring Robert McClay.
    Robert McClayNew HirePersonJoins Hines Associates as a Senior Associate with over eight years of experience in M&A and financial advisory.
    Craven Street CapitalFormer EmployerCompanyThe previous company where Robert McClay worked before joining Hines Associates.
    Wagner & Hines Associates GmbHJV PartnerCompanyThe German joint venture partner of Hines Associates, aiming to expand their presence in the German market.
    Richard HinesRepresentative of Hines AssociatesPersonCommented on the strategic importance of hiring Robert McClay as part of Hines Associates' expansion efforts.