Investment & Financial Services Executive Search

We find the investment leaders capable of generating alpha, raising capital, and managing risk.

Securing Human Alpha

In the investment world, human capital is the only asset that truly differentiates one fund from another. Whether in Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or Institutional Asset Management, the competition for top-tier talent is fiercer than the competition for deals.

The challenge today is twofold: generating consistent returns (alpha) in volatile markets, and successfully raising assets (AUM) from increasingly sophisticated allocators. At CJPI, we understand that a bad hire in an investment firm isn’t just an operational cost—it is a direct hit to your performance and reputation with LPs. We identify leaders who possess the rare combination of analytical rigour, market intuition, and fiduciary discipline.

Investment & FS Roles We Recruit
Typical Mandates Include:
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Partner Level Roles
Portfolio Manager (PM)
Investment Director
Our team have partnered with leaders and organisations across sectors including:
The CJPI Difference

Why CJPI for Financial Services?

Recruiting for the buy-side requires more than a database; it requires an understanding of investment strategies and the "pressure cooker" culture of high-performance funds.

Capital & Distribution
A fund cannot survive without assets. We have a strong track record of identifying "Capital Raisers"—senior distribution and Investor Relations leaders who bring deep networks of institutional LPs and the ability to articulate your strategy to the market.
Cultural Alignment
Investment firms are unique ecosystems with high accountability and intensity. A candidate may have the track record, but do they have the temperament? We assess specifically for cultural fit within high-performance, lean teams to ensure long-term retention.
Global Reach, Local Nuance
Talent in financial services is globally mobile. Whether you need a Portfolio Manager in London, a Researcher in New York, or an Investment Director in Singapore, our research-led methodology allows us to map and move talent across major financial hubs.
Our Approach

We combine judgement, science and our winning methodology.

Research

Uncovering the map of prospective leaders

Search

Proactive, confidential headhunting

Assessment

Benchmarked against the 'ideal profile'

Guarantee

Protection from our placement guarantee