Corporate development hiring in London: what the brief usually asks for
Monday, 07 September 2026 11:55
Corporate development recruitment in London is rarely a search for “another modeller who can build a CIM”. Hiring managers usually want someone who can own…
Mid-market M&A hiring in London: what the brief usually asks for
Friday, 04 September 2026 11:11
Mid-market M&A recruitment in London is rarely a search for another pair of hands on a CIM. Hiring managers usually want someone who can own…
Private equity VP hiring in London: what the brief actually asks for
Thursday, 03 September 2026 08:56
London private equity teams are hiring VPs selectively. The title is familiar. The hiring brief is usually about ownership of a workstream — diligence, IC…
Principal investments hiring in London and Europe: what the brief actually looks like
Wednesday, 02 September 2026 18:42
Principal investing teams in London and across Europe are hiring. The brief is not a private equity Associate brief with a different letterhead. Pension funds,…
Why we pressure-test a mandate before launching a search
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 10:15
An executive search is only as strong as the brief behind it. That is why the most successful hiring outcomes happen when a mandate is…
Private credit growth is widening the brief for senior talent
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 09:57
As private credit platforms continue to scale, expand into asset-based finance, and navigate higher-for-longer rate environments, some of the most compelling hiring briefs are becoming…
How to Position Relationship Capital Alongside Execution Credibility
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 09:35
As roles become more senior, execution credibility is still essential. It is the baseline requirement that gets you to the table. However, at the senior…
How to frame portfolio exposure when moving from banking into investing
Monday, 20 July 2026 10:00
Many bankers worry that their experience is too execution-heavy. They assume that without deep, post-deal portfolio management under their belt, they can’t speak credibly about…
How to explain a non-linear career move without sounding defensive
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10:48
A non-linear career path is not automatically a weakness. But candidates often make it sound like one by over-explaining it.A stronger answer usually does three…
Family offices are hiring for calm decision-makers in complex moments.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10:46
In family office and principal-backed environments, technical quality is expected. But some of the strongest hiring decisions come down to something less easy to measure:…
Four Signals That Suggest You're Ready for the Next Level
Thursday, 02 July 2026 19:04
When preparing examples, ask yourself whether they demonstrate one or more of the following. 1. You Changed the Direction of a Discussion Senior investors shape…
Mid-Market M&A: Beyond Execution
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 08:15
Mid-market M&A teams are increasingly valuing origination instincts alongside execution depth. For many platforms, pure execution strength is still the entry ticket—but it is no…
