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A Smarter Approach to Talent for Professional Services
Connecting Businesses with Top Talent in the Cayman Islands
At Savvi, we understand the complexities of finding top talent in the Cayman Islands. We connect businesses with leading professionals in legal, governance, compliance, and operations—offering flexible solutions tailored to your business needs.
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Talent Consulting
Review and assess any aspect of your talent acquisition or talent management process, for example how to increase DEI, improve retention, improve employer branding or map out succession planning.
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Talent Acquisition
Traditional recruitment including executive search and contingent recruitment
Fractional Talent Acquisition partnership where we are embedded in your team for a fixed price
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Coaching
- One-to-one coaching
- Organisational coaching
- Interview coaching
THE SAVVI DIFFERENCE
Elite Talent, Expertly Matched to Your Business
At Savvi, we don’t just fill roles—we deliver exceptional professionals who drive success. Whether we provide fractional services in-house, or you are working with us on a more flexible nature, our rigorous screening process and deep industry insights means we connect businesses with top-tier talent, which drive business growth.
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Executive Search
Sourcing key leadership and C-Suite level roles.
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Legal
Sourcing top legal talent both locally in Cayman and internationally.
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Financial Services
Recruitment for leadership and support roles critical to financial services operations.
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Crypto & Web3
Experts in sourcing talent for blockchain, fund structuring, token issuance, and DAO governance.
Discover the journey and values behind Savvi
About Us
Savvi was first established in Ireland in 2017, quickly earning a reputation for delivering excellence in professional services recruitment. Due to the nature of finanical services and the connectivity between Ireland and the Cayman Islands, we expanded to Grand Cayman in 2024, marking an exciting new chapter for the company.
Founded by Jennifer and Xiran, Savvi Talent brings together a shared passion for recruitment and a strong value system that puts partnership and excellence at the core of everything we do.
From our roots in Ireland to our growth in the Cayman Islands, our focus has always been on delivering tailored, strategic, and commercially savvy recruitment solutions. We specialise in connecting financial services organizations with exceptional talent across legal, governance, compliance, and operational roles.
Meet the team behind Savvi
Jennifer Cahill
Founder, Client Relationship Manager
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Jennifer is an experienced Executive Recruiter and Talent Consultant with a passion for identifying top-tier talent and helping organisations thrive. Holding a Master’s Degree in Organisational Behaviour from Dublin City University, Jennifer is also a certified Executive and Leadership Coach.
Before transitioning into recruitment, Jennifer began her career as a Chartered Tax Advisor, specialising in providing tax advisory services to high-net-worth families. This early experience honed Jennifer’s deep understanding of complex financial structures and strategic planning, further sharpening her business insight and consultative approach.In 2017, Jennifer co-founded Savvi Recruitment in Ireland, building it into a highly respected boutique recruitment brand with an international clientele. Known for delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to clients across diverse sectors, Savvi quickly became synonymous with excellence in executive search and talent management. A natural connector, Jennifer has a strong ability to cultivate long-lasting partnerships and consistently align leadership talent with organisational needs. This combination of relationship-building expertise and business insight has been key to Jennifer’s success.
In 2024, following a personal move to Grand Cayman, Jennifer expanded the Savvi brand internationally, co-founding Savvi Recruitment Cayman alongside partners Xiran O'Dowd and Stephen Chin. With this international presence, Jennifer continues to connect businesses with the right leadership talent to drive growth and innovation.
Xiran O'Dowd
Founder, Client Relationship Manager
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Xiran is an accomplished recruitment professional with a Diploma in CIPD Human Resource Management and a BA in Business Studies from Dublin Business School.
Having moved from Dublin to the Cayman Islands in 2018, she has a deep passion for connecting talented individuals with the right opportunities.With a career that began at JP Morgan Chase in Dublin, where she focused on investment funds, Xiran pivoted to the recruitment industry in 2012. Her extensive industry knowledge, combined with exceptional people skills, has enabled her to build strong, trusting relationships with clients and candidates alike.
Xiran served as an in-house Talent Acquisition specialist for Maples Group Cayman, where she honed her ability to identify top talent. She is also a co-founder of Savvi Recruitment Cayman, alongside Jennifer Cahill and Stephen Chin, where she continues to thrive in her mission to match the right people with the right jobs.
Xiran's innovative approach and deep understanding of market trends have positioned her as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates. She is committed to fostering meaningful relationships that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved Xiran is passionate about working with people and is dedicated to fostering talent in the Cayman Islands and the international markets.
The Savvi difference
What sets us apart?
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Decades of Experience
Decades of combined experience in recruitment and specialist experience in the Cayman Islands financial services landscape including investment funds, (re)insurance, crypto and banking.
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Long-Term Partnerships
We focus on the long-term. We priporitise long-term partnerships, really getting to know you and your businesses, so you can make the right recruitment choices.
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Global Reach, Local Expertise
With roots in Ireland, boots on the ground in Cayman, and a support network, we combine global insights with local understanding to pool the best talent from across the globe.
Let’s build tomorrow, together
Want to connect?
If you‘re looking for a talent partner to to help you attract, hire, and retain top performers who drive real business impact, you’re in the right place.