Best ways to get into a family office?
I currently work as a development analyst for a large National developer. I’m also getting my msre at Georgetown. I’m highly interested in trying to work at a family office that does development after graduation.
My question is that a lot of these firms are pretty elusive (for obvious reasons) I’m curious how I can go about trying to get in? Is it really just luck of the draw and networking since they’re generally not posting job apps?
Appreciate any advice.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, breaking into a family office, especially one that does development, can indeed be a bit elusive due to their private nature. However, there are a few strategies that have proven successful:
Networking: This is the most effective way. Constantly meeting people at events, through your job, following up to have drinks/dinner etc. You can also try blasting out cold emails until you get the responses you wanted.
Utilize your existing network: Use your network to pull any string you find for an internal referral.
Direct approach: If the above strategies don't work, you can figure out who the manager is and send him a cold email to follow up.
Remember, persistence is key. It might take time, but with a consistent approach, you can increase your chances of getting into a family office. Good luck!
Sources: Career Advice: Family Office (RE Developer) --> MBA --> REPE, Family Office Private Equity
I got recruited to work as an investments analyst in the RE group at a family office straight out of undergrad. It really is just luck of the draw and networking - met the head guy during an alumni weekend tailgate hammered, and he reached out a couple months later when they had an analyst opening. Hard to break into unless you have a personal connection/get lucky - they generally don't post job applications, and recruit through their own network.
Well let me know if you need an associate in a year or two
Networking. Full stop.
I’ve been approached by a recruiter once or twice for lightly marketed roles but you need to get in front of the FO folks because there’s limited turnover at those shops and not a ton of seats.
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