Singapore PE landscape

I am currently working abroad and am considering a move to PE in Singapore. Who are the main & credible headhunters there?

Any insights on which shops are doing well & ones that should be avoided?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights on headhunters and shops in the private equity landscape:

Credible Headhunters:

Henkel Search Partners (HSP)
- Known for an impressive client list and pleasant working experience.
- Covers many of the largest and most prestigious firms.
Career Partners Inc. (CPI)
- Places a significant number of Pre-MBA Associates.
- Known for being in constant contact with candidates during the process.
Oxbridge Group
- Recommended for generalist private equity roles.
Dynamics Search Partners
- Good for hedge funds (HFs).
Amity Search Partners
- Recommended for generalist private equity roles.
Glocap Search
- Has good middle-market connections.

Headhunters to Avoid:

Selby Jennings
- Multiple certified users have recommended avoiding this firm.
Forrer & Associates
- Not recommended based on user experiences.
Weatherly Group
- Also advised to be avoided by multiple users.

Notable PE Firms Covered by Headhunters:

Henkel Search Partners (HSP) covers firms like:
- AEA
- Anchorage
- Ares Direct Lending
- Audax
- BC Partners
- Blackstone (Energy)
- Carlyle (NY, DC, Menlo offices)
- KKR (all groups across all offices)
- TPG (Growth/Rise)
- Warburg Pincus
CPI has clients such as:
- Advent
- American Securities
- Ares
- Berkshire Partners
- Cerberus
- CVC (Capital and Growth)
- EQT
- Hellman & Friedman
- Insight Partners
- Madison Dearborn
- New Mountain Capital
- Oak Hill
- Providence Equity
- Silver Lake
- Sycamore
- TA Associates
- Thomas H. Lee
- Trilantic
- Vistria
- Welsh Carson

General Recommendations:

Highlight an interest in one specific field to each search firm. If you express interest in any finance position, headhunters may not present you with any finance positions.

These insights should help you navigate the PE landscape in Singapore and identify the right headhunters and firms to engage with.

Sources: Best Headhunting Shops ?, 2022 Private Equity Headhunter Coverage, 2019 On-Cycle PE Recruiting: Headhunter Ranking, Breaking down the headhunters - avoid, engage, ghost, 2022 Private Equity Headhunter Coverage

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