Posted on September 30, 2026

H1 2026 Credit People Moves Report

Pearse Partners is proud to present our H1 2026 Credit People Moves Report.

Our H1 2026 Credit People Moves Report provides a detailed breakdown of candidate movement across the sell-side and buy-side Credit market, highlighting the trends shaping hiring decisions right now.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • A full analysis of H1 2026 people moves across Private Credit, Special Situations, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring and Debt Advisory
  • Where professionals at each seniority level have moved to and from, by firm name
  • Gender representation and languages spoken across the market
  • Seniority trends and team structures
  • Hiring outlook and key considerations for H1 2026

This report will help provide benchmarking your team, analysing competitors, or a guide if you’re planning strategic hires, giving you a clear, data backed view of how the Credit market is currently positioned.

Access the H1 2026 Credit People Moves Report.

Fill out the form below to request the latest H1 2026 Credit People Moves Report.

For a full discussion or a follow-up of enquiries for the information enclosed, please reach out to our team. Equally, to discuss how Pearse Partners could support your hiring objectives or conduct a comprehensive compensation appraisal, please email us directly on info@pearsepartners.com.

Our Generalist Credit recruitment team specialises in placing Leveraged and Acquisition finance, Debt Advisory and Restructuring roles on the sell-side. On the buy-side we have a strong track record in numerous Private Credit strategies including Direct Lending, Performing Credit, Special Situations and Opportunistic Credit.

In a highly relationship-focused function of any business, adopting a personalised approach is crucial. Our in-depth understanding of Credit markets has not only allowed us to cultivate long-lasting connections with our clients, but also secure exceptional mandates.