Our team recruits across a wide range of credit verticals (Private Credit, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Infrastructure Credit and more) giving you access to talent who understand the specific challenges and deal structures in credit markets.
Credit Recruitment Agency
Helping private credit funds hire top talent across direct lending, special situations, and distressed. Giving you access to proven candidates who understand the nuances of credit markets.
Why private credit funds partner with Pearse Partners
Our deep coverage of credit markets, from leveraged finance to infrastructure credit, means clients get faster access to specialists who understand complex deal structures and deliver results.
Specialized Credit Market Expertise
Global & Multi-Sector Reach
We place candidates from Analyst to Managing Director across the US, UK, Germany and other global hubs, working with asset managers, private credit funds, and corporate/investment banks.
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 private credit funds 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 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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Julian Chittock
Why are you in search?
I’m passionate about the Debt markets that I cover, and enjoy the thrill of helping to advance careers and improve the businesses that I work for by placing top tier talent.
Favourite Book?
If I’m trying to impress I’d say Catch 22 by Joseph Heller, if I’m honest it’s probably the lord of the rings trilogy given the amount of times I’ve read them.
Favourite travel destination?
As a proud Kiwi it’s hard to beat Central Otago in the South Island
Robin Lovegrove
Why are you in search?
The blend of competition, a people focus and teamwork is pretty much me in a nutshell.
Favourite travel destination?
Anywhere without the kids. I love them but parents will understand.
Where have you lived?
Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, London, Los Angeles, Phoenix & Arizona
Tim Barnett
If you could swap lives for a day with anyone, who would it be?
Noel Gallagher is one of my heroes. Obviously end up playing Wembley at the end of the day…
Favourite travel destination?
We tend to do family holidays in Spain, which I love, but the most amazing place I’ve ever been, was Canada. Travelled from Newfoundland to Montreal on a sports tour – unbelievable country!
An interesting fact about yourself?
I am 50% Scouser – very proud of my Liverpudlian roots.
Megan Coleman
What is your favourite holiday destination?
Egypt as I really enjoyed snorkelling in the Red Sea, however I love the sun, so anywhere hot!
What did you want to be when you were older?
I always wanted to be a Police Officer or a Barrister.
If you could swap lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Rhianna, I would love to share her wardrobe!
Jens Jessen
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
I would drive an F1 car around a race circuit for a day.
Favourite destination to travel too?
During winter it would be New York, for summer Hawaii is hard to beat!
How many languages do you speak?
I speak two languages, German and English
Magnus Klausen
Interesting fact about yourself:
I’ve made music with French Montana and Ne-Yo.
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
Lay on a beach, play the guitar and relax.
If you could swap lives with someone for a day, who would it be and why?
John Mayer – Listening to his interviews, I would be so intrigued to experience what goes on inside his head.
Tilly Horton
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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 in the UK, Europe, and America.
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.
Sectors within Credit
Leverage & Acquisition Finance
We work with a combination of Investment and Corporate Banks in the global markets.
Infrastructure & Project Finance
Our clients include Investment Banks, Corporate Banks, Infrastructure Funds and Asset Managers.
Debt Advisory & Restructuring
We work with the leading names in the global Debt Advisory and Restructuring markets covering both Mid and Large Cap.
Private Credit & Distressed Debt
Our team covers all Private Credit Investment strategies including Direct Lending, Alternative Credit, opportunistic credit strategies, Distressed and Special Situations. We have a track record working with the leading names in the European and US markets across Mid and Large Cap.
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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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.
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As experts in Credit Recruitment, we invite you to reach out to us to secure your next role or discuss your hiring needs.
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