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Alternative Investments

The demand for qualified professionals in the Alternative Investments continues in these unsettling times. An influx of investors in the industry has increased the need for strategy-driven, analytical, Alternative Investment Managers who are equipped to drive improved performance, lower risk, and deliver absolute returns on Alternative Investment funds.

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.

A proven leader in the field, The Execu|Search Group specializes in recruiting top talent for hedge funds, private equity firms, mutual funds, and fund-of-funds throughout the City of New York and the Tri-state area.


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.

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

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 at a $150 Million Early Stage Technology Venture Capital Fund
  • Senior Vice President – Private Equity Fund of Funds Manager at an Asset Management & Advisory Firm
  • Chief Financial Officer at a Private Equity Firm
  • Tax Director at a $5 Billion Private Equity Firm
  • Chief Financial Officer at a $500 Million Brokerage and Investment Advisory Firm
  • Chief Financial Officer at a Billion Dollar Long / Short Domestic Equity Hedge Fund
  • Controller at a $10 Billion Global Hedge Fund
  • Chief Finanial Officer at a Fixed Income Hedge Fund
  • Tax Director at a $10 Billion Hedge Fund
  • Chief Financial Officer at a $500 Million Global Hedge Fund

Financial Services

  • Director of Operations at a Long/Short Hedge Fund
  • Head of Operations at a Global Asset Manager
  • Vice President of Operations at a $300 Million Fixed Income Hedge Fund
  • Director, Bank Debt Group at a Global Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund
  • Director of Operations at a $12 Billion Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund
  • Compliance Manager at an International Alternative Investment Management Firm
  • Chief Operations Officer at a $3 Billion Private Equity/Hedge Fund
  • Director of Administration at a $2 Billion Convertible Arbitrage Hedge Fund

Financial Services - Front Office

  • Strategy Head, Event Driven at a $14 Billion Fund-of-Funds
  • Senior Analyst at a $20 Billion Hedge Fund
  • Director of Research at a $1 Billion Fund-of-Funds
  • Strategy Head, Credit at a $4 Billion Fund-of-Funds
  • Director of Marketing  at a $5 Billion Hedge Fund
  • Strategy Head, Long/Short at a $4 Billion Fund-of-Funds
  • Strategy Head, Structured Credit at a $2 Billion Fund-of-Funds
  • Senior Analyst at a $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 submit a job order with more information about your firm’s needs.