headhunter

Hey guys, I am a rising senior studying Economics. I am interested in private equity but do not have prior banking experience. I am an operations analyst at an upper mid-market private equity firm. I recently came across Parabolic, a head-hunting agency, on Handshake. As soon as they saw my resume,...

11 Jul 2022

Hey fellas, First time posting after (many) years reading crazy stories and discussions in this website - I have learnt more about jobs and careers here than anywhere else in the world. I hope you can help me one more time. My situation is as follows. I have been working in the London office of a US...

03 Nov 2021

Hello, incoming 2nd year analyst at MM PE fund in Europe. My firm base salary is below market and I got head hunted for a similar position at another fund that directly compete with mine. The process moved really fast and they're offering me a job. No one knows that I went through a recruitment...

26 Aug 2020

Cautionary tale - i'm writing this in the hope that noone here meets the same fate as my former intern. I expect everyone here is familiar with the nuisance that are recruiting shops like pinpoint partners. They scour the internet to find open roles on the recruiting portals of real firms, then send...

17 May 2022

Guys & Gals, Headhunters, recruiters, executive search firms: For many of us they hold they keys to the golden gates of buy-side badassery (i swear i'm not really this big of a tool in real life). I'm calling on all of you to please reply back with names of active PE recruiter firms I have missed....

22 Jul 2018

What's protocol for a headhunter's discretion around your application if they work with your current employer? Currently an Associate at a MM PE that uses one headhunter which I worked with closely through my hiring process. That same HH is managing a process for a VC that I'm interested in (looking...

06 Jul 2020

I've dealt with both internal corporate recruiters and external (headhunters) and I continue to be amazed at how awful they are as a rule. I applied to a super regional bank, a recruiter reached out with some questions and stated that after I filled it out they'd reach out to set up a time to speak....

03 Feb 2018

Hi all, I'm currently a first year Associate at a MM PE fund in the Midwest. My program is a 2-and-out and I'm looking to move back to NYC (did 3 years of IB there) at its conclusion. I will be reaching out to the normal list of headhunters contained in this list but was wondering if there were...

09 Apr 2020

I'm a second year IB analyst, currently interviewing for near-term PE jobs. Working with several recruiting firms on different processes. There's one in particular that I think is a golden egg and I don't want others to know about it. So I took an intro call with another recruiter today, who asked...

07 Jun 2019

Some of these messages are very old but I'm going to answer them anyway b/c I'm in a helpful mood. Question: How would I know what the career path for [this particular hedge fund]? Every fund has their own "career path"...it just depends what the founder thinks. Some give a shit and want to develop...

15 Oct 2012

Any info on who are the best headhunters to reach out to for REPE Analyst roles in Los Angeles? Would appreciate some guidance here. Thanks!

21 Aug 2019

Hi all - a headhunter reached out via LinkedIn. I've always obtained roles through my network, so I'm green on what to ask them to maximize the quality of the interaction. Here are the key points from their message to me, and some of my early questions. 1. "You were confidentially referred to me as...

01 Jan 2022

I'm currently super happy at my current fund, but I get these outreaches all the time form various Headhunters--do you respond to them? Or keep in contact? Would love to have relationships in case I eventually want to move somewhere else. Like in the last day, I've gotten like 5 or 6 for big name...

26 Jul 2022

I received this unprovoked, unsolicited, very rude email from a recruiter named Brian Jennings at Thurmond & Co. this morning. This guy requested to connect with me on LinkedIn, not the other way around. I haven't even spoken to him once, much less asked for his help. Was very surprised to see this...

11 Apr 2016

I'm currently interviewing for PE jobs for a near term start. Working with several recruiting firms on different processes. There's one in particular that I think is a golden egg and I don't want others to know about it. So I took an intro call with another recruiter today, who asked what processes...

07 Jun 2019

Hi, Hoping to spread/receive intel on the headhunters for some of the larger growth equity shops in London. I'll start with a couple of names - any input on the other ones is greatly appreciated! TCV: Arkesden Accel: Dartmouth PSG: Dartmouth Apax Digital: Nordbridge KKR NGT: KEA (added) BXG: ??...

11 Jan 2022

Hi guys, I have recently decided to pursue a role in PE. I am a 1st year associate at a BB (think MS, GS) in a group focused on sales of structured products in EM; not at all similar to M&A or LevFin. I have been approached by several HH because of my experience @BB but, because of my role, I have...

27 Oct 2020

Hi all, Currently an IB analyst (BB/UMM, Coverage) looking to learn a bit more about the PE recruiting process. After looking for some information on Headhunters, I have only come back with this discussion mentioning a couple top names in recent times. I was wondering if any of our more...

12 Jul 2021

mod (Andy) note: "Blast from the past - Best of Eddie" - This one is originally from January 2011. If there's an old post from Eddie you'd like to see up again shoot me a message. You get calls from headhunters all the time, often kissing your ass. But what do they really think of investment...

29 Dec 2012

Hi guys: I came from an investing background but in a different geographic region and not a IB+PE 2+2, however, i do have deal experience....I have connected with a few headhunters for PE recruiting, but it's been difficult to get their time as I perhaps don't come off as a "safe candidate" for...

09 Dec 2018

Hello I am currently starting my second year at a MM opportunistic/distressed private credit fund in a tier II city and have 4-5 closed deals under my belt. I would like to move to NYC and I wanted to know which search firms should I get in touch with to target UMM/MM credit fund associate/senior...

20 Aug 2021

I recently got contacted by a headhunter looking to place people at a PE firm. I work in consulting at a non-MBB, so getting contacted was great. I had an internship in PE from undergrad, and its a long term goal so this seemed like a great piece of luck. The issue is that the headhunter is looking...

24 Mar 2013

Greetings from Portugal, I'm a level 1-2 IB analyst working at a boutique in Lisbon, Portugal. Always had the dream of working in a big financial centre (i.e., London as NY seems impossible for non-US residents) and decided to start applying at the end of August. One week after applying I was...

18 Sep 2019

Hi guys, So I'll be joining a BB ER firm after I graduate and my goal is to eventually jump to a hedge fund. I know that ER folks tend to get recruited by the clients they work with so there isn't an immediate rush to recruit for exit opps like banking does, but is it worthwhile to try and get on...

06 Apr 2016

Hello, As the title stated, I'm curious to know what are the risks of sending my resume to lesser-known headhunters, specifically for buyside recruiting? I've been hit up by some headhunters that are not really the "core" or well-known recruiters for buyside. I looked their firm up and there is a...

26 Apr 2021

So I had never considered listing MBA after my name on my resume and I typically shake my head at those who do, but I had a recent discussion with a headhunter and she said "Since you have your professional experience listed first and you have a two page resume, I had no idea you even had an MBA...

19 Aug 2014

Disclaimer: I already tried the search function. Now... I have heard a lot about headhunters contacting IBD analysts to try to fill Associate roles in PE. How does headhunting work for market makers at a BB trying to move to a HF? If you could lend some insight that would be awesome. Thanks!

03 May 2010

I noticed these guys, Private Equity Recruitment (PER), have an option to apply for roles they're recruiting for directly on their site. Just wondering if anyone has done this and if anything has come of it? Thus far my interaction with headhunters has required me to speak to them over the phone to...

27 May 2015

I've noticed there are some (albeit very few) IB analysts who either don't have a LinkedIn or keep their profiles private. How do headhunters get in touch with these people? From what I've read here, headhunters go through LinkedIn to gather up a list up IB analysts at various banks to contact them...

02 May 2015

Dear all, Hi. I am new here. Thanks for having me. Forgive me if this sort of question is common around here: I am a junior M&A associate lawyer in a decent M&A practice in New York. T10 law school, engineering degree as an undergrad (i.e., good with spreadsheets), okay grades, 26 years old. Were I...

04 Aug 2010

Hi guys, Do any of you have names of good headhunters in the Charlotte area? Currently working in banking in NYC, I'm trying to relocate to Charlotte in the short term and I think headhunters could help. I've identified a few names from my research online but if anyone already went that road and has...

19 Apr 2019

Commodity Talent LLC issues White Paper on Wall Street's Commodity Conundrum NEW YORK, NY – Jan. 14, 2009 Commodity Talent LLC, an executive search focused on commodity specialists, issued a White Paper entitled: Wall Street Commodity Wizards Turned Drops Into Gold in 2008 But Can They Repeat...

17 Jan 2009

Commodity Talent LLC issues White Paper on Wall Street's Commodity Conundrum NEW YORK, NY – Jan. 14, 2009 Commodity Talent LLC, an executive search focused on commodity specialists, issued a White Paper entitled: Wall Street Commodity Wizards Turned Drops Into Gold in 2008 But Can They Repeat...

17 Jan 2009

A top headhunter recruiting exclusively to top firms (hence I'm keen to build a good relationship) called me and asked for a meeting. Pulled my details and asked me to provide CV etc. All good. Then the headhunter emailed and asked for a list of names of colleagues in certain teams. Now, I'd be...

14 Jul 2011

I am currently working at a MM IBD looking to go to the buyside. While that is Plan A, I do realize that a lateral to a BB would greatly increase the odds of an exit and to more reputable firms. Do headhunters typically work on both buyside and BB IBD mandates? Or do firms specialize in particular...

28 Mar 2014

Hi everyone, I'm having coffee with a headhunter soon (a meet and greet - not looking to transfer at present) and wanted some advice. I've heard people say that you need to have a very good idea of what sort of fund you want to work at before these meetings. However, I'm facing two problems with...

27 Jun 2016

Had a chat with a headhunter about a PE opportunity. I thought the firm was perfect but the strategy of the team that was recruiting was the wrong fit for me. How do I best say no to this opportunity but keep a good relationship with the headhunter for futures roles? Should I be more specific about...

27 Jan 2022

Monkeys, I have a call with a headhunter: Fulton Garrick. I just wanted to check if these guys are legit and where their previous mandates are from Got a bad experience with Pinpoint Partners, so just want to be extra careful

18 Jul 2022

I'm currently wrapping up my first year at a fund and am looking to jump ship (variety of reasons). I was placed by a headhunter that covers a lot of opportunities I'm interested in and is currently running a search for a fund I'd consider lateraling to. Do I run any risk of getting fk'd over by...

09 Jun 2016

Does anyone know some of the firms that use Carter Pierce? They focus exclusively on west coast opportunities, but I feel like most of the major shops still go through the major east coast HHs (HSP, Amity, etc). Thanks.

09 Oct 2015

Greetings, Have a question for the monkey community. Are there specific headhunter firms that people would recommend for pursuing research based jobs in IM? I have done some searching through WSO and did not see much focused on this field. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Just to give some...

23 Sep 2012

I am looking for an Associate position with a FIG Group in NYC so I have narrowed down the banks/ boutiques I would like to apply to. I don't have any contacts at these groups since I currently work in Europe so I was going to go through headhunters to apply as your CV usually gets more attention...

23 Jul 2011

I'm a US undergrad from a non-target currently studying for the semester in Hong Kong; I love this place already know I will want to come back. I would like to leverage my situation to find a SA position here. I have made some good contacts, and have a meeting with a headhunter (friend of friend)...

05 Oct 2009

Hi everyone, Anyone knows any good headhunter firms that places people into Private Equity shops in LA?

04 May 2021

I have been talking a headhunter for a while and she said to send my resume for a new job posting she is working on. I did. It's been 3 weeks and I called her, emailed her, left her a voicemail, and no reply. I feel like she's deliberatley avoiding me. Am I overthinking? This is the Options Group.

18 Aug 2010

I am wondering if anyone knows how much headhunters receive when they place analysts at private equity firms & hedge funds? Do they take a fixed percentage of the analyst's future salary? And if they do, how much is typical? Or do they just crank through analysts, and make like $10k per analyst,...

10 May 2010

I knew of them when recruiting back in 2015, they were generally not helpful. I'm back in the market and it's really tough to get ahold of someone, do they still have a good client list? Their website makes it seem like they are pivoting into other areas of recruiting.

19 Jan 2021

Hi all, I had an intro call with one of the typical PE HH. They asked for my salary and bonus, saying they were gauging sizes across the street. Understand it was probably to place me in a performance bracket, but just wondering if you all have gotten this question before and if we should divulge....

26 Feb 2021

They seem to have pretty good and frequent jobs, but I cant tell if they're a scam or not. Given they have this bit on the website (https://www.greenwichpartners.co.uk/recent-assign…) does anyone know if they actually placed these people? Seems incredible James Heath is doing this all solo!

20 Jan 2021

Hi guys, My buddy is a second year analyst who is going through buy side recruitment. He's at an EB, generalist M&A. Thing is, he is excited about PE, but would also be open to hedge fund ops at the right shop - ideally a top place. Anyways, my argument is that he needs to pick ONE when dealing with...

17 Oct 2015