Family Office Recruitment
Selby Jennings is your talent partner for family office recruitment & hiring in Germany. With over two decades of experience, our global network helps you source private wealth management professionals who fit your values and operational needs across hubs such as Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg. As staffing specialists, we bring clear insight into managing family wealth and help you hire people who support growth and integrate smoothly into your organisation.
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Supporting every step of your family office recruitment journey
Germany’s family office landscape has expanded as founders, Mittelstand families and multigenerational business owners formalise structures to manage significant wealth. Many German family offices face tight talent availability, growing regulatory pressure, and the need to balance conservative risk preferences with increasing interest in private markets, real assets and international diversification. These challenges are pushing firms to professionalise and hire specialists who can bring discipline, discretion and long term stability.
Diverse pool of family office talent
Through our global network, we access private wealth talent with strong technical and operational skills. This helps us source portfolio managers, investment officers, legal and tax specialists, and operational leaders who understand Germany’s regulatory environment and also bring international experience. This mix helps German family offices strengthen capability where the local market is often short on seasoned candidates.
Industry knowledge in wealth management
Our recruiters understand the demands facing German family offices, including BaFin requirements, complex corporate structures, succession planning, and the need for disciplined governance. We focus on candidates who can work within Germany’s cautious investment culture while still supporting families exploring new asset classes and global opportunities.
Efficient family office hiring solutions
Many German family offices operate lean teams and face long hiring cycles due to limited local talent. We streamline the process by targeting candidates who fit your culture, risk profile, and long term objectives. This speeds up hiring and reduces friction in a market where specialist skills are in short supply.
Long term partnerships
We build ongoing relationships with German family offices, supporting hiring needs across succession planning, investment management, asset allocation and operational leadership. As your organisation evolves, we stay aligned with your goals and help you secure talent capable of managing complex portfolios and preserving wealth across generations.
At Selby Jennings, we help single and multi-family offices secure the specialist talent they need to manage, preserve, and grow generational wealth. From investment professionals and estate planners to risk managers and operational leads, we specialise in connecting discreet, high-calibre candidates with trusted family office environments.
Whether you're building out your investment team, upgrading your back-office operations, or strengthening governance and succession planning, our expertise spans a wide range of mid-to-senior level roles that are strategic, bespoke, and highly compensated.
Roles we typically recruit, but are not limited to:
- Investment Analysts
- Portfolio Managers
- Private Equity Associates
- Family Office CFOs
- Wealth Planners
- Operations Managers
- Risk & Compliance Officers
- Estate & Tax Planning Specialists
- Legal Counsel – Family Office
- Investor Relations Associates
- Financial Controllers
- Real Estate Investment Analysts
Ready to find the right talent for your business?
Request a call back today to learn more about how we can support your hiring needs. Let us help you build the team that will drive your success.
Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained family office 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 is a highly skilled talent partner that truly listens to a client’s needs, understanding requirements and consistently delivering results. They provide comprehensive services, from front office roles to back office positions, which is why we trust them with all our recruitment mandates. I’m very pleased with the work they have done so far and look forward to continuing our partnership moving forward.
Ready to discover the perfect candidate for your role?
With our proven track record of success, dedication to client satisfaction, and unwavering commitment, we are the go-to family office recruiter for leading firms worldwide. Contact us today to discuss your recruitment needs by completing the form, and one of our specialist consultants will reach out to you.