How we partner with clients between mandates
Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:36
Some of our most useful conversations with clients happen between mandates. That can look like: Sense‑checking a potential org design or hiring plan Sharing what…
The candidates your process is missing (and why)
Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:12
In a competitive market, it’s not always the obvious candidates you miss – it’s the ones your process quietly filters out. Common ways good people…
Gaps, Quiet Periods & Softer Deal Flow: How to Own Your Narrative
Thursday, 19 February 2026 09:27
Not every CV is a straight line of back‑to‑back live deals.Most hiring managers know this – but they do want a clear, confident story.If you…
What actually surprises people when they move from Banking into PE or a Family Office?
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 14:46
On paper, the jump from Investment Banking into Private Equity or a Family Office looks straightforward. In reality, the first six months often feel very…
Why more PE and Banking professionals are quietly exploring Family Offices
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 15:08
Not every good investment career has to follow the same track. We’re seeing a growing number of bankers and PE professionals taking a serious look…
Banking to buyside: the 5 CV tweaks that actually matter
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 15:01
If you’re moving from banking to the buyside, your CV doesn’t need to be clever – it needs to be clear.Five tweaks that make a…
Behind the Scenes of a Smooth PE Hire
Friday, 30 January 2026 15:09
From the outside, a move into PE or a new fund hire can look like it “just happens”. Behind the scenes, the searches that run…
What Really Matters Most When You're Considering Your Next Move?
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 16:31
We often hear that compensation, title, and brand name are the top priorities when candidates start thinking about a career move. But once we’re deep…
Final-Round Interviews: Ask the Right Questions Before You Sign
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 08:11
Final‑round interviews aren’t just about you being assessed – they’re your last real chance to assess the fund. Three questions we encourage Associates to ask…
Hiring In M&A and Private Equity; What The Data Really Means
Monday, 26 January 2026 15:56
Every quarter, deal data hits the headlines. Less talked about: what it actually means for hiring. Right now in our M&A and Private Equity markets…
Launching our PE, M&A, Family Office & Restructuring series
Friday, 23 January 2026 12:01
We’re launching a new weekly series on what we see every day in M&A, Private Equity, Family Office and Restructuring hiring. Circle Square sits between…
M&A, Venture & Private Equity in MENA: A Market in Motion
Friday, 01 August 2025 19:09
Introduction There’s a quiet confidence building across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) investment landscape. From family offices to sovereign wealth funds, venture investors…
