Buy Side Recruiters

Unparalleled market knowledge

Our recruitment consultants have expertise across Australia’s buy side sectors including investments, asset management, private equity, insurance, and hedge funds. We provide market intelligence such as compensation guides, surveys, and hiring trend analysis. This insight, combined with our understanding of the challenges in the Australian market, allows us to identify professionals with the exact skills and experience required.

Tailored buy side recruitment strategies

Attracting talent is only the start. Retaining engagement and readiness is what supports long-term growth. With more than 20 years in buy side recruitment, we build tailored strategies to identify top professionals, develop long-term relationships, and keep your team positioned with the right talent at the right time.

National and global buy side network

Matching skills with culture is often the hardest part of hiring. Our network spans Australia’s financial hubs such as Sydney and Melbourne, while also connecting with international buy side professionals. We work closely with leading firms to identify candidates that meet not only role requirements but also your team’s goals and ways of working.

Valued long-term partnerships

We go beyond filling vacancies. We build partnerships that adapt to your organisation’s changing needs. By offering ongoing support and customised strategies, we help you access professionals with emerging buy side skills that drive business performance and long-term success.

Selby Jennings partners with a diverse range of buy side institutions globally, including but not limited to:

• Hedge Funds (Long/Short, Macro, Quant, Multi-Manager)
• Private Equity Firms (Growth, Buyout, Sector-Specific)
• Venture Capital Funds (Early-Stage to Growth)
• Asset Managers (Traditional, ESG, Thematic)
• Family Offices (Single & Multi-Family)
• Fund of Funds & OCIO Platforms
• Institutional Allocators (Pensions, Endowments)
• Direct Investment Teams at Sovereign Wealth Funds

…and many more specialised investment platforms across both alternative and traditional strategies.

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Selby Jennings partners with leading buy-side firms globally to deliver top-tier talent across investment, research, and distribution functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:

• Investment Analyst
• Research Analyst (Equity, Credit, Macro)
• Quantitative Analyst
• ESG Analyst
• Portfolio Analyst
• Trader (Execution / Systematic)
• Risk Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Client Services Associate
• Investor Relations Associate
• Product Analyst
• Capital Raising Associate

We connect high-performing professionals with hedge funds, private equity firms, asset managers, and family offices where performance and precision drive long-term success.

Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained buy side recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
• Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
• Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.

Sydney is the leading hub, home to asset managers, superannuation funds, and private equity firms. Melbourne has a strong superannuation and insurance sector, while Brisbane is growing in wealth management and private equity. Selby Jennings supports clients across all of these financial centers.

The largest sectors are asset management, superannuation (pensions), private equity, hedge funds, and insurance. Alternative investments, such as infrastructure and real assets, are also significant due to Australia’s strong pension system.

Hiring can take several months. Demand for specialist professionals in private equity, quant strategies, and superannuation is high, while supply is limited. Notice periods are generally one to three months under Australian law, which can delay start dates. Selby Jennings shortens hiring timelines by providing access to pre-vetted candidates and a global network of professionals interested in relocating to Australia.

• Superannuation and pension fund expertise
• ESG and responsible investing knowledge
• Quantitative analysis and risk management
• Private equity and infrastructure investment skills
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge under ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) standards

We provide local expertise in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane while leveraging our global reach to source hard-to-find talent. We offer compensation insights, market intelligence, and tailored recruitment strategies, helping firms secure professionals who align with both technical requirements and company culture.