Hedge Fund Recruiter

Hedge fund industry expertise

Our in-depth understanding of hedge fund strategies, regulations, and market dynamics allows us to identify top portfolio managers, investment analysts, and traders in this highly competitive sector. With a strong grasp of hedge fund operations, we are able to find candidates with the right skills and experience to drive your fund’s success.

Tailored hedge fund recruitment solutions

Whether you need to quickly fill an executive role, scale up for a project, or expand your department with permanent placements, we customise our recruitment strategies to meet your specific needs. We work closely with you to ensure that new talent integrates seamlessly with your team and aligns with your fund’s goals.

Global hedge fund talent pools

Leveraging our global network, we tap into a diverse pool of top-tier hedge fund professionals across major financial hubs. Our goal is to connect you with highly skilled candidates who align with your fund’s philosophy and culture, ensuring you have access to the best financial talent available.

Long-term partnerships

Our team is committed to doing more than just helping you hire talent for your hedge fund. We provide continuous support to meet the unique and evolving needs of various hedge fund strategies, including long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, and quantitative funds. As your business grows, we help you maintain performance and drive results. This ongoing support is crucial for staying competitive, fostering innovation, and achieving long-term success.

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

• Long/short equity hedge funds
• Global macro funds
• Systematic and quant-driven hedge funds
• Multi-strategy and multi-manager platforms
• Event-driven and special situations funds
• Credit and fixed income arbitrage funds
• Market neutral and statistical arbitrage firms
• Emerging and boutique hedge fund managers

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

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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.

Yes. We actively support hedge funds aiming to build more diverse teams across front office and infrastructure roles. This includes developing shortlists focused on underrepresented talent without compromising on technical ability or performance history. Our network includes diverse candidates across quant, trading, risk, and ops. We also advise on inclusive hiring processes, interview structuring, and long-term retention strategies. Many hedge funds engage us specifically to align recruitment with their internal DEI targets.

Yes, we provide compensation benchmarking tailored to hedge fund roles across strategies, regions, and seniority levels. This includes real-time data on base, bonus, and carried interest trends to support offer decisions. We also advise on pay structures that align with fund size, AUM, and investment strategy. Many clients use our insights to stay competitive in talent-heavy verticals like quant and macro. This reduces risk of offer rejections and helps standardise internal comp frameworks.

Time-to-fill depends on seniority and strategy focus. We typically fill mid-level hedge fund roles within 2 to 4 weeks, presenting candidates in the first few days. Senior or front-office mandates like PMs or analysts can take 1 to 3 months depending on track record checks and market timing. Executive searches or confidential replacements may take longer due to complexity and discretion. We prioritise speed but won’t compromise on fit, especially for revenue-generating hires.

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.

We recruit for hedge funds of all sizes, from global multi-managers to emerging managers and new launches. Our coverage spans the US, UK, Europe, and Asia with deep networks in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. We support firms hiring across equities, credit, macro, quant, and crypto. We also assist with expansion into new regions or launching new strategies. Most of our clients are repeat partners who rely on us to fill key gaps quickly and discreetly.