January Recruitment for 2026
Spoke with some headhunters who said January will be busy for 2026 recruitment. Wanted to see if anyone heard of specific firms kicking off?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, January is often a busy time for recruitment, especially for on-cycle processes in private equity or accelerated timelines in investment banking. While specific firms for 2026 recruitment aren't mentioned in my knowledge base, historically, firms like KKR, Carlyle, Apollo, and other major PE players tend to kick off early in the year. Similarly, investment banks may also begin their processes for summer analyst or full-time roles around this time.
If you're targeting specific firms, it’s a good idea to stay in touch with headhunters and keep an eye on job boards or announcements. Networking with alumni or professionals at your target firms can also provide insights into their timelines.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/will-2020-recruiting-ft-and-sa-be-accelerated-or-be-more-relaxed?customgpt=1, Firms Still Recruiting for 2020 Full-Time Analysts, SA and Full Time Recruiting 2020 thread, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/job-search/what-firms-have-endedfinished-up-2021-sa-recruiting?customgpt=1, Private Equity Recruiting Kicked Off?
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Heard a few firms already had interviews like AEA, CDR, etc. Is this true or will most kick off in Jan?
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Heard that most MF / UMM funds have done interviews already, with a few stragglers continuing to do interviews, if helpful.
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