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Alternative Investments 


In an industry of generalists, The Execu|Search Group is a specialist in the world of Alternative Investments. A proven leader in the field, we specialize in recruiting top talent for hedge funds, private equity firms, and fund-of-funds throughout the City of New York and tri-state area. 

The demand for qualified professionals in the Alternative Investments industry is at an all-time high.  The growing trend of investors entering the Alternative Investments world has increased the need for strategy-driven, analytical alternative managers who are equipped to drive improved performance, lower risk, and deliver absolute returns.

We have established trusted relationships with a range of managers of alternatives, from small start-up hedge funds to large global funds, who rely on our extensive reach and knowledge of this area to supply them with the right people.  We make it our priority to understand and meet the unique needs and goals of every firm and professional with whom we work.  We work hard to stay on the cutting edge of Alternative Investments, so you can too.



Who we serve

The core of our Alternative Investments Division is the recruitment of senior-level, middle management, and C-level professionals for positions in Accounting / Finance, Financial Services, and Financial Services - Front Office.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for having the Accounting / Finance recruiter who assisted me represent you and your company…she has such great professionalism and work ethics. Her passion and pride in helping others secure new business opportunities is unremarkable. Going forward I will recommend her and your firm to anyone and everyone.”

Pat E. , Hedge Fund

We specialize in recruiting CFOs, Controllers, Tax Directors, COOs, Directors of Operations, and other VP-level talent who have significant and demonstrated expertise within a hedge fund, private equity, or fund-of-funds environment.

At the senior and middle management level, we work with highly qualified Accountants, Accounting Managers, Hedge Fund Operations Specialists, Trading Operations Specialists, and other professionals who have proven technical ability and exposure to alternative investments.

We also specialize in recruiting talented front office professionals in Financial Services who have proven qualitative and quantitative skills and a strategic focus, including:

  • Hedge Fund and Fund-of-Fund Analysts
  • Fund-of-Fund Marketers
  • Investor Relations Associates and Managers

Our tremendous client base includes a diverse range of alternatives managers for whom we have found elite talent with expertise in the Alternative Investments world. Below is a representative sampling of completed assignments.

Accounting/Finance

CONTROLLER - $150 Million Early Stage Technology Venture Capital Fund

SVP – PRIVATE EQUITY FUND OF FUNDS MANAGER – Asset Management & Advisory Firm

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – Private Equity Firm

TAX DIRECTOR – $5 Billion Private Equity Firm

CFO - $500 Million Brokerage and Investment Advisory Firm

CFO - Billion Dollar Long / Short Domestic Equity Hedge Fund

CONTROLLER - Management Companies - $10 Billion Global Hedge Fund

CFO - $10 Billion Hedge Fund

CFO - Fixed Income Hedge Fund

TAX DIRECTOR - $10 Billion Hedge Fund

CFO - $500 Million Global Hedge Fund

Financial Services

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – Long/Short Hedge Fund

HEAD OF OPERATIONS – Global Asset Manager

VP, OPERATIONS - $300 Million Fixed Income Hedge Fund

DIRECTOR, BANK DEBT GROUP – Global Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - $12 Billion Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund

COMPLIANCE OFFICER – International Alternative Investment Management Firm

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER - $3 Billion Private Equity/Hedge Fund

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION - $2 Billion Convertible Arbitrage Hedge Fund

Financial Services - Front Office

STRATEGY HEAD, EVENT DRIVEN - $14 Billion Fund-of-Funds

SENIOR ANALYST - $20 Billion Hedge Fund 

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH - $1 Billion Fund-of-Funds

STRATEGY HEAD, CREDIT - $4 Billion Fund-of-Funds

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING - $5 Billion Hedge Fund

STRATEGY HEAD, LONG/SHORT - $4 Billion Fund-of-Funds

STRATEGY HEAD, STRUCTURED CREDIT - $2 Billion Fund-of-Funds 

SENIOR ANALYST - $3 Billion Private Equity Fund

Partner with a Leader in Alternative Investments
If you are an experienced professional interested in a position in Alternative Investments, please search the jobs we currently have available online, or submit your resume and let one of our experienced recruiters evaluate your skills against all of our opportunities in this area. 

If you are an employer who is seeking highly qualified and driven talent, please contact us with more information about your firm’s needs.

 

 
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