Hedge Fund Recruiter
Hedge funds in the Netherlands operate within a highly regulated and increasingly competitive financial market, with growing demand for specialist investment talent. At Selby Jennings, we focus on executive hedge fund recruitment across the Dutch market, combining knowledge of AFM regulations and local hiring practices with access to a global talent network. We help you secure professionals who strengthen your investment strategies and deliver performance.
If your organisation is looking for top hedge fund talent in the Netherlands, request a call back today.
Supporting every step of your hedge fund recruitment journey
Hedge fund industry expertise in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is becoming an attractive base for hedge funds, particularly in Amsterdam, with strong financial infrastructure, access to EU markets, and increasing institutional capital. Our deep understanding of hedge fund strategies, AFM regulations, and market dynamics allows us to identify top portfolio managers, investment analysts, and traders who can perform in this evolving environment. We focus on candidates with the technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and cultural alignment required to drive fund performance in the Dutch market.
Tailored hedge fund recruitment solutions
Whether you are building a team, scaling for growth, or filling a senior leadership role, we tailor our recruitment approach to your needs. We understand local hiring practices and work with you to ensure that new talent integrates quickly, aligns with your investment goals, and supports long-term success.
Access to global and European talent
The Netherlands attracts both local and international hedge fund professionals due to its strategic EU location and growing financial ecosystem. Leveraging our global network, we source high-calibre candidates from major financial centres such as London, Frankfurt, Paris, and New York, as well as local Dutch talent. We connect you with professionals who fit your culture, strategy, and performance expectations.
Long-term partnerships for ongoing growth
We offer more than one-off hiring. We support hedge funds across strategies including long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, multi-strategy, credit, and quantitative. As your fund evolves, expanding strategies, adapting to regulation, or entering new markets, we provide ongoing support to maintain performance and stay competitive. Our long-term partnership approach helps you scale effectively and achieve sustainable growth in the Netherlands hedge fund market.
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.
Looking to grow your team?
Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.
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.
Hedge Fund recruitment insights
Hedge Fund Recruitment FAQs
The Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam, offers access to EU investors, strong financial infrastructure, and a stable regulatory environment. Post-Brexit, it has become an attractive alternative to London. The presence of institutional capital, favourable business conditions and international talent make it a strategic location for hedge funds looking to scale in Europe.
The talent pool in the Netherlands is high quality but relatively small compared to larger hubs. Competition from proprietary trading firms, asset managers and fintech companies increases pressure. Many firms also seek candidates with both global investment experience and knowledge of EU regulation, making the hiring process more specialised.
English is widely used in the financial sector, and many hedge funds operate in English. However, Dutch language skills can be an advantage for regulatory communication, stakeholder engagement or client-facing roles. For international candidates, cultural adaptability is often more important than fluency in Dutch.
Long/short equity, event-driven and multi-strategy platforms are well established. There is also growth in credit, macro and quant strategies as funds expand into new asset classes. Institutional investors in the Netherlands often favour systematic and risk-controlled strategies, driving demand for quantitative and risk-focused professionals.
A specialist recruitment partner provides access to both local and international talent, understands AFM and EU regulatory expectations, and helps build teams that combine technical expertise with cultural fit. Beyond hiring, we offer market insight, compensation benchmarking and long-term support as funds scale across the Netherlands and the wider EU.