Hedge Fund Recruiter

Australia’s hedge fund market is competitive, and the right talent is key to performance. Selby Jennings partners with funds to hire across portfolio management, quant, trading, risk and operations. We understand the local market and connect you with professionals who can deliver results.

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Hedge fund industry expertise

We understand the Australian hedge fund landscape, particularly in key hubs like Sydney and Melbourne. Our knowledge of local strategies, regulations, capital flows and competition allows us to identify portfolio managers, analysts and traders who can perform in both domestic and global markets. We also understand hedge fund operations, so we target talent with the technical and commercial skills needed to drive returns.

Tailored hedge fund recruitment solutions

Whether you are filling a senior role, launching a new strategy or scaling a permanent team, we tailor our recruitment approach to your fund’s goals. We work closely with your stakeholders to ensure new hires align with your investment style, culture and performance expectations.

Access to local and global talent

Australia competes with major financial centres for hedge fund talent. We combine our Sydney and Melbourne networks with international reach to connect you with professionals who match your fund’s philosophy and can add value from day one.

Long-term partnerships

We partner with hedge funds across strategies such as long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, multi-strategy and quant. As your fund evolves, we provide ongoing support on talent planning, market trends and compensation. Our focus is on helping you stay competitive, retain key talent and build long-term performance.

Selby Jennings supports a broad range of firms across the hedge fund industry, including but not limited to:

  • Long/short equity funds (the dominant local strategy)
  • Global macro and Asia-Pacific focused funds
  • Systematic and quant-driven hedge funds
  • Multi-strategy and multi-manager platforms
  • Event-driven and special situations funds
  • Credit, fixed income and relative value funds
  • Market neutral and statistical arbitrage firms
  • Emerging, boutique and family office-style hedge fund managers

…and many more firms where performance, precision, and strategy execution are critical to success.

Looking to grow your team?

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Selby Jennings partners with hedge funds globally to deliver exceptional talent across investment, research, and trading functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:

  • Investment Analyst
  • Equity Research Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Global Macro Analyst
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Quantitative Researcher
  • Data Scientist
  • Trader (Discretionary / Systematic / Execution)
  • Risk Analyst
  • Portfolio Analyst
  • Client Services Associate
  • Investor Relations Associate
  • Capital Introduction Associate

We connect high-performing professionals with hedge funds where alpha generation, technical expertise, and agility drive long-term success.

Looking to grow your team?

Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.

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

  • Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained hedge fund 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.
Selby Jennings understood the pace and precision required in hedge fund hiring. They delivered high-calibre candidates who added value from day one — a trusted partner for scaling investment talent.

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Hedge Fund Recruitment FAQs

Long/short equity is the most established strategy in Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. Many funds focus on Australian and Asia-Pacific equities where they can leverage local market knowledge. However, the market is diversifying. We are seeing growth in global macro, systematic and quant strategies, multi-strategy platforms, credit and relative value, and event-driven funds. As the market matures and institutional capital increases, more hedge funds are adopting global approaches while still maintaining domestic roots.

Yes, we support hedge funds at every stage of growth. We work with large established funds with institutional backing, boutique and specialist managers, multi-manager platforms and new launches. Each type of fund has different hiring challenges:

  • Established funds often require niche expertise or leadership hires.
  • Emerging managers typically need multi-skilled talent who can build and scale functions.
  • Startups may need support in building their first investment or operations team.
    Our approach is flexible to meet the structure, budget and speed of each fund.

 

Yes, we cover the full hedge fund ecosystem. On the investment side, we recruit portfolio managers, analysts, traders, quants and data scientists. For non-investment functions, we place risk managers, COOs, operations professionals, compliance officers, performance and reporting specialists, investor relations and business development talent. Many Australian hedge funds need individuals who can wear multiple hats, so we look for professionals who combine technical skills with strategic or operational capability.

 

We run a rigorous screening process tailored to hedge fund environments. This includes technical evaluation, performance history review, and deep screening around strategy alignment. We assess cultural and risk-fit based on your fund’s structure and investment philosophy. Our approach reduces wasted interviews and increases long-term retention by focusing only on relevant, motivated candidates.

The market is highly competitive due to a limited pool of experienced hedge fund professionals. Hedge funds must compete with investment banks, superannuation funds, global asset managers and private equity firms for top talent. In addition, demand is rising for people with quant, data and risk skills. As a result, many funds are open to recruiting internationally or relocating Aussies back from London, Hong Kong, New York or Singapore. The most successful firms take a proactive and long-term approach to talent rather than waiting until roles become urgent.