Family Office Recruitment

The United States has one of the most established and diverse family office markets, shaped by entrepreneurial wealth, multigenerational estates and increasingly sophisticated investment strategies. Many US family offices now manage complex portfolios across private equity, real estate, public markets and alternatives, creating strong demand for specialist talent. Teams often face competition from institutional investors, rising compensation expectations and the need for professionals who can balance long term stewardship with an active investment mindset.

Diverse pool of family office talent

US family offices often look for professionals who bring a mix of institutional training and family office adaptability. Through our global network, we source investment managers, estate and tax specialists and operational leaders who offer strong technical capability and the judgement required for high trust environments.

Industry knowledge in wealth management

The US landscape includes intricate tax structures, multi entity holdings, trust and estate planning, and broad exposure to global investment markets. Our recruiters understand these dynamics and focus on candidates who can manage complex portfolios, support principals directly and contribute to long term stability.

Efficient family office hiring solutions

Many US family offices run lean teams and deal with competitive hiring conditions. We streamline the process by prioritising candidates who match your values, communication style and long term goals, helping you secure trusted talent faster in a crowded market.

Long term partnerships

We work closely with US family offices on investment, operational and succession related hiring. As your needs evolve, we remain a long term partner who helps you build teams that protect wealth, strengthen governance and support continuity 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.

Family office recruitment typically involves closer alignment with individual or family values, long-term planning goals, and discretion. While technical competence remains important, cultural fit and loyalty carry more weight in these placements. Compensation structures may differ, with longer vesting or lower variable pay than hedge funds. Many roles require broad skill sets rather than narrow specialization. The process also tends to be slower and more confidential, often involving principals directly.

We work with single-family offices, multi-family offices, private investment vehicles, and hybrid models. Clients include UHNW individuals, founders, former hedge fund managers, and cross-generational wealth holders. Newly formed offices often engage us during early-stage structuring or expansion. The search approach is tailored to the office’s size, investment philosophy, and location. Typical mandates involve hiring CIOs, investment staff, or replacing long-serving advisors.

We maintain a network of professionals with direct experience in family offices or adjacent private capital roles. Screening focuses on alignment with long-term wealth goals, discretion, and cross-functional capability. Many candidates are assessed for adaptability and cultural fit, not just technical skill. We account for lifestyle dynamics and relationship sensitivity during vetting. Shortlists are concise and confidential to avoid unnecessary exposure or disruption.

Compensation data is tailored to region, structure, and role type within the family office. We provide insight on market ranges for investment, operational, and specialist roles including legal and tax. Advice also includes retention planning, offer design, and benchmarking against hedge fund or private equity norms. Our input helps avoid offer rejection or internal misalignment. Each comp model is adapted to reflect the specific goals and constraints of the office.

We frequently support new family offices with complete team buildouts, covering investment, operations, tax, and governance roles. The process includes role definition, sequencing, and discreet sourcing of key individuals. Our approach is flexible and tailored to the long-term plans of the principal or family. This includes setting up in-house capabilities or transitioning away from outsourced models. Engagements are often end-to-end, from first hire through to full operational setup.