We know who’s hiring, who’s moving, and who the top performers are. Both technically and culturally.
Private Equity Recruitment Agency
Helping private equity funds reduce time-to-hire without compromising on quality. Giving you faster access to proven talent and the insights that inform better hiring decisions.
Why private equity firms partner with Pearse Partners
We take time to know the people behind the CVs. Their track records, their motivations, and their cultural fit. Our approach goes beyond skills matching, we understand what drives exceptional performance in private equity and how different personalities thrive in different fund cultures.
Deep Market Knowledge
Full Front Office Focus
Unlike generalist firms, we only recruit front office roles. From M&A to Private Equity, we cover the full deal lifecycle.
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 equity firms 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
Every mandate is treated like an executive headhunt: structured, discreet, and focussed on quality at every stage. We start by working backward from your intended start date, creating a clear hiring plan and interview process.
02. Leverage Market Intelligence
Our team spends every day inside the private equity market, not spread across multiple sectors. We know which teams are hiring, who the top performers are, and we draw on our coverage to consistently surface fresh candidates for PE roles.
03. Engage & Qualify
We maintain relationships with candidates you won’t find elsewhere. Including those who aren’t actively on the market. Every introduction is benchmarked against prior process performance and references, and candidates are fully checked before each stage to ensure the best fit for your team.
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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Andy Miller
Favorite Pearse Partners memory?
Doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks.
What do you think is the key to successfully executing a mandate?
Communication, transparency/honesty
Favorite travel destination?
Sri Lanka – the food, people, and scenery
Also Japan & India
Gillian Symons
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
Sit at The Newport back in Sydney, with my mum, drinking wine in 30-degree heat.
If you could swap lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Jasmine Tookes for the clothes obviously.
Favorite travel destination?
Amalfi Coast, Milos or the South of France – can’t choose!
Hamza Dhaoui
What did you want to be when you were older?
Mathematics teacher.
What’s an interesting fact about yourself?
I learnt Maltese during COVID by learning a music album by heart.
Phone app you can’t live without?
Flightradar24
Angus Turnbull
Favorite travel destination?
Philippines – nicest people, best beaches, and great for scuba diving.
If you could swap lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Young David Attenborough, getting to travel and be part of all those nature series.
An interesting fact about yourself:
I used to play for Surrey cricket up to U19s.
Hannah Glazebrook
George Fynn
What’s an interesting fact about yourself?
I played football for many years with Jude Bellingham during my school years.
If you could swap lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
David Goggins – I’d love to experience how he lives day to day and where his extraordinary level of determination and motivation comes from. Although I suspect it could be a terrible idea.
Favourite travel destination?
Skiing in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in the French Alps (when there’s actually snow!)
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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 firms attract and retain female and minority candidates in highly competitive markets.
Industry Intelligence
Regular updates on team moves, fundraising trends, and hiring activity across firms 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.
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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/11LOCALLY 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.
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As experts in Private Equity Recruiting, we invite you to reach out to us to secure your next role or discuss your hiring needs.
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