Industry Reports Archives - Pearse Partners

Private Equity Infrastructure People Moves H1 2026

In Industry Reports by joy-pearse / August 11, 2026 / 0 comments

Discover key talent trends, executive appointments, and strategic shifts shaping the European PE infrastructure investment sector in the first half of 2026.

PCA Hiring & People Moves Report, H1 2026

In Industry Reports by joy-pearse / July 27, 2026 / 0 comments

After a slower 2025, the first half of 2026 has seen fundraising momentum build steadily, with GP dry powder, stabilising interest rates and stronger credit markets creating a more constructive backdrop across private capital. That shift has translated directly into hiring activity, with Private Capital Advisory groups, particularly in secondaries, remaining firmly in expansion mode […]

How AI is Changing Case Studies and Technical Interviews in Investment Hiring

In Industry Reports, Market Trends, Thought Leadership by joy-pearse / July 24, 2026 / 0 comments

Our paper explores how AI is reshaping technical assessments for Analyst to Senior Associate hiring across private equity, M&A and credit.

H1 2026 M&A Talent Trends & People Moves Report

In Industry Reports, Market Trends, Thought Leadership by joy-pearse / July 22, 2026 / 0 comments

Pearse Partners’ H1 2026 M&A People Moves Report tracks 333 London lateral hires by seniority, gender, firm and specialism. Request the full report.

H1 2026 Private Equity Real Estate People Moves Report

In Industry Reports by joy-pearse / July 1, 2026 / 0 comments

Explore hiring and talent movement, changes by title, seniority and employer, and gender representation at every level across the PE Real Estate market.

M&A Salary & Bonus Report 2026

In Industry Reports by joy-pearse / June 24, 2026 / 0 comments

We have recently gathered hundreds of data points to accurately benchmark Analyst and Associate compensation across Bulge Bracket, Tier 2 and Elite Boutique banks. Here is what we found: Global M&A deal volumes rose 40–50% year on year and junior compensation grew only around 5%. The gap between the two is the story of this […]

Investment Banking Salary & Bonus Compensation Report 2025/2026

In Industry Reports by joy-pearse / June 12, 2026 / 0 comments

Pearse Partners is delighted to introduce the 2025/2026 edition of our annual Salary and Bonus Compensation Guide for Investment Banking. This report analyses salary and bonus data for Analyst and Associate level roles across investment banking in London. We’ve examined fixed compensation by grade and average bonus percentages across Bulge Bracket, Tier 2, and Elite […]