Any small PE shops looking to hire associates?

Hey everyone,

I experienced a job loss in 2023 and took a detour to a startup, but it's not the right fit for me. Despite reaching out to headhunters in the UK, it seems my resume is now getting less attention compared to the initial response post-layoffs.

If anyone can refer me to a connection aware of job opportunities or knows of a company looking to hire, I would greatly appreciate it. Ideally, I'm aiming to join a sub-1bn fund with a good work-life balance, aiming to avoid burnout this time.

Thanks!

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