We recruit ESG professionals across both funds and portfolio companies worldwide, covering permanent and interim roles.
ESG Recruitment Agency
Helping funds hire ESG and impact specialists who bring both investment expertise and sustainability focus. Ensuring clients meet performance goals and regulatory demands.
Why funds and portfolio companies partner with Pearse Partners
We don’t just find ESG talent, we help funds and portfolio companies shape their sustainability strategy with the right people. Backed by consulting support, market insight, and proven track records.
Global Fund & Portfolio Coverage
Sustainability & Consulting Expertise
Beyond search, we support clients with sustainability-focused hiring strategies and a consulting arm that advises on team structures and benchmarking.
Diversity Above Industry Average
40% of our placements are women and 72% are from minority backgrounds, well above the industry average.
Proactive Access to Hidden Talent
We maintain relationships with candidates who aren’t actively looking, giving clients access to people they won’t find elsewhere.
Long-Term Partnership
We work best with funds and portfolio companies that want more than a supplier. Clients who partner with us often retain us exclusively for critical hires.
A Track Record That Lasts
97% of placements remain after 12 months, ensuring hires are successful long after onboarding.
Our Process
01. Define the Goal
We start by understanding the end vision for your team. What it should look like, and what this means for your opportunities in the market. From there, we work backward to structure a hiring plan that delivers immediate results and long-term success.
02. Build the Foundations
We identify the priority hires that will shape your team and provide examples of suitable candidates early, ensuring the platform is set for future growth.
03. Accelerate the Search
We aim to provide an initial shortlist within 48 hours. By leveraging our detailed market maps and strong candidate relationships, we give clients momentum while securing the best in passive talent.
04. Secure & Support
We manage the process through to acceptance. With clear timelines, structured interviews, and post-placement support to ensure success for both client and candidate.
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Across 2025
97%
placements have remained after 1 year
40%
placements have been women
72%
placements are from a minority background
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Katherine Howells
What is your favorite holiday destination?
Rainforest
Friends character that most resonates with you?
Chandler or Ross, depending on the day
What is your biggest goal to achieve within your new role?
To build out the ESG division within Pearse Partners and add ESG and Impact Recruitment as an offering to clients
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/12Specialized Recruitment Solutions
Talent Market Mapping
Detailed visibility of who’s active in your space, segmented by skills, languages, geography, and seniority.
Compensation Benchmarks
Data on salaries and bonuses across investment banking and private equity to keep your offers competitive.
Diversity Hiring Support
Expertise in helping funds attract and retain female and minority candidates in highly competitive markets.
Industry Intelligence
Regular updates on team moves, fundraising trends, and hiring activity across funds across the US, UK, and Europe.
Expertise Building Teams
We’ve helped clients build entire teams from scratch, structuring interview processes and advising on sequencing.
Dedicated Research Team
Our in-house team keeps us ahead of the curve, ensuring every search is built on fresh, accurate data.
Our Areas of Specialization in ESG
ESG Recruitment
We partner with exceptionally skilled individuals and are constantly engaging with talent to fill ESG roles.
Responsible Investment Recruitment
Our unparalleled proficiency in responsible investment allows us to offer a highly consultative and strategic ESG recruitment service that stands out from the rest.
Sustainability Recruitment
By directly working with influential leaders, we ensure the advancement of Sustainable Investment and Corporate Responsibility across renowned firms.
Impact Recruitment
Our extraordinary senior recruitment team is equipped with both the expertise and enthusiasm required to be your ideal partner in seeking your next impactful investment career opportunity.
Trusted Results
‘’We have worked with Pearse Partners for a number of years. We’ve increased each year the work we are doing due to the very high level of service we receive and the great hires we have been able to make. They put the work in and get great results.’’CEO
Our clients
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/12LOCALLY BASED. GLOBALLY CONNECTED.
Our New York presence puts us at the heart of the global finance industry. From here, we work closely with clients across North America, supported by our wider international team that covers Europe, Asia, and beyond.
GET IN TOUCH
As experts in ESG Recruitment, we invite you to reach out to us to secure your next role or discuss your hiring needs.
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