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A new generation of Investors are coming, are you ready?
A new generation of Investors are coming, are you ready?
By Max Heppleston
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How do you recruit for difficult-to-fill positions?
In my experience, when it comes to difficult-to-fill positions people always underestimate the power of their networks and referrals. Here we invest significant time into network cultivation; it is the first place I go with my searches. It allows you to tap into a market that may not be on or active on LinkedIn, may not have a resume or much of a digital footprint, and often candidates from that source come with a recommendation.
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Happy to share that I’m starting new roles as Chief Investment Officer of A10 Capital and President of A10 Investment Management, LLC.
Happy to share that I’m starting new roles as Chief Investment Officer of A10 Capital and President of A10 Investment Management, LLC.
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Sark funding now surpasses £20m. What did I learn during these past 3 weeks of fundraising? Originality and authenticity wins. Our proposal for…
Sark funding now surpasses £20m. What did I learn during these past 3 weeks of fundraising? Originality and authenticity wins. Our proposal for…
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Attn Climate Job Seekers -- We've got a very special episode for you. Today we are sharing our episode with Matthias Muehlbauer from OnePointFive…
Attn Climate Job Seekers -- We've got a very special episode for you. Today we are sharing our episode with Matthias Muehlbauer from OnePointFive…
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Non-compete ban is ‘game changer’ for hedge funds
Financial News
See publication“The FTC’s announcement will not only increase the flow of talent and growth of newer funds, it could also force firms to be more competitive with retention strategies instead of the threat of sitting out for 18 months,” said Max Heppleston, managing director at hedge fund recruitment and consultancy firm Fredriks.
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AGM Alts Weekly | 12.03.23
AGM Alts Weekly
See publicationMax Heppleston, new Managing Director for alternative asset management at recruiting firm Fredriks, said the money private markets specialists can offer is significantly higher,
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Firms are having to retool as they target HNWIs
The Alternative Investor
See publication"...to target the wealth channels...can be a labour and capital intensive market to crack. One of the ways firms have been tackling this is by hiring people who can sit across multiple functions."
"I can count on one hand the number of managers I have spoken with who aren't exploring or developing their private wealth channels to target HNWIs" -
Fund houses fight to lock in private markets talent with new pay deals
Financial News
See publicationAsset managers have upped salaries and bonuses, with better long-term incentives, in the battle for prized staff
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Hedge Funds Thrived in 2022. Now They’re on a Hiring Spree.
Institutional Investor
See publicationTop portfolio managers can now rake in over $10 million in sign-on bonuses at large multi-manager funds.
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Private markets firms raid asset managers and banks for talent
Citywire
See publicationAlternative asset managers are raiding private banks and traditional fund groups for talent, as they target private wealth clients in a bid for growth.
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Redefining Entry into High Finance: Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities
IBT
See publicationMax Heppleston, a partner at a prominent alternative asset management search firm and an advisor at TrendUp offers an insightful perspective. He argues that while professional recruiters are often the way to go for mid to senior positions, they may not be the ideal choice for entry-level/graduate roles.
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Rise in tech company staff heading to asset managers
Ignites - Financial times
See publication"Mr Heppleston says he sees a "misalignment of expectations" between many candidates and asset managers."
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Sustainability roles under pressure as groups tighten spending
Citywire
See publicationAs investors develop sustainable investing fatigue, firms are sharpening their focus on ESG spending amid a slowing economy.
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The top women-led hedge fund launches
Financial News
See publicationStar female portfolio managers have been able to raise billions for hedge fund debuts
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The Uncertain Future of Credit Suisse Equity Research
Institutional Investor
See publicationBoth UBS and Credit Suisse have top-rated sell-side research departments. As the banks merge, they won’t keep all the analysts.
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This Analyst Bootcamp Wants to Transform Training at Hedge Funds
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See publicationEven for junior analysts, funds are spending significant time and resources dedicated to recruiting and evaluating hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of candidates for roles that pay six-figure salaries. Despite their lack of experience, junior analysts are usually shown their desks and then expected to learn through observation. There is often little formal training, said Max Heppleston,
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Trends in the recruitment space
The Alternative Investor
See publicationprivate credit, the recent trends in the multi-manager space and development of internal talent programs, the push into the Middle East, Asia, Latam, how private wealth distribution is taking center stage, and my thoughts on what will happen this year.
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Why firms should tackle "resenteeism"
Ignites - Financial times
See publication"Mr Heppleston says salaries are "much higher" within the field of asset management, so anyone who wants to transition away might have to "take a step back" or face a "substantial pay cut"."
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The fund and co-investment vehicle have already deployed capital to six energy transition companies. Private markets firm Eurazeo has raised €706m…
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