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.
European Secondaries Hiring Trends
In Market Trends by joy-pearse / June 10, 2026 / 0 comments
The European secondaries market has experienced significant growth over the past several years, but what does that mean for hiring activity? Analysis of 147 confirmed hiring moves across the European secondaries market between 2023 and 2025 reveals three important trends that private equity firms, asset managers, and investment professionals should understand. The data shows 35 […]
Q1 2026 M&A People Moves Report
In Industry Reports, Market Trends, Thought Leadership by joy-pearse / April 27, 2026 / 0 comments
Our Q1 2026 M&A Investment Banking People Moves Report highlights key hiring trends, analysing talent movement by seniority, gender representation and the most active firms.
Why Your Talent Strategy Is Costing You Deals
In Market Trends by joy-pearse / April 22, 2026 / 0 comments
At Pearse Partners, we talk to hiring managers every day. Across investment banking, private equity, private credit, and investor relations, we hear the same frustrations where strong teams are being poached, processes are moving too slowly, and the candidates firms actually want seem to disappear before an offer is made. The problem is rarely the […]
2025/2026 Real Assets Credit People Moves Report
In Industry Reports, Market Trends, Thought Leadership by joy-pearse / March 2, 2026 / 0 comments
Explore 2025 people moves across both sell-side and buy-side Infrastructure & Real Assets Credit, providing key hiring considerations for 2026.
2025/2026 Credit People Moves Report
In Industry Reports, Market Trends, Thought Leadership by joy-pearse / February 20, 2026 / 0 comments
Our 2025/26 Credit People Moves Report depicts key moves from across both sell-side and buy-side Private Credit, helping you identify market trends as well as outlining hiring considerations for 2026.
Investment Banking Hiring Trends in London (2026 Guide)
In All Categories, Market Trends by joy-pearse / February 16, 2026 / 0 comments
London’s Investment Banking hiring market in 2026 is defined less by volume and more by precision. After several years of macro volatility, rising interest rates, and uneven deal flow, Investment Banks and Corporate Finance Advisory firms are hiring strategically rather than expansively. Growth is targeted, sector-driven, and closely aligned to revenue visibility. For firms operating […]
2025 M&A People Moves Report
In Industry Reports, Market Trends, Thought Leadership by joy-pearse / January 15, 2026 / 0 comments
Our 2025 Investment Banking People Moves Report highlights key hiring trends, analysing talent movement by seniority, gender representation and the most active firms.
2026 European Private Equity Market and Talent Outlook Report
In All Categories, Industry Reports, Market Trends by joy-pearse / January 9, 2026 / 0 comments
As European private equity enters 2026, firms balance cautious optimism with disciplined decision making. This report offers a data driven view of market trends, talent dynamics, and how firms are positioning themselves strategically for the year ahead.