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Principle Partners has an impeccable track record in partnering with some of the world’s most renowned investment management and technology firms, hiring top-tier talent across front, middle and back office.

Hedge Funds

Hedge funds are in our DNA. Since 2009, we have worked with funds across all strategies, sizes, and growth stages to identify and recruit top talent.

Like the funds we serve, we recognise that people are our alpha. Our close connectivity to the global markets gives us and our partners the edge in hiring.

We work relentlessly across the markets to uncover, connect with, and hire the best people in this industry.

Hedge Fund Strategies

We cover the entire spectrum of roles in front, middle and back office, across all strategies.

Equities

Fundamental long/short

Market-neutral

Event-driven/activist investing

Macro

Fixed income relative value

Directional and global macro

Emerging and developed markets

Credit

Distressed and special situations

High yield

Investment grade

Systematic

High frequency trading

Index arbitrage/rebalancing

Factor modelling

Asset Management & Family Offices

Asset management has been our core coverage since Principle Partners was founded and our unwavering focus has given us one of the best placement track records in Asia. Over the years, we have extended our coverage into sovereign wealth funds, family offices, endowments and pensions. We have partnered with some of the most established single family offices in Asia in building out their internal investment capabilities and remain deeply involved in family office mandates.

We continue to help our clients build extraordinary teams that deliver results and shape markets.

Roles

We cover roles across front, middle and back office.

Front Office

Chief Investment Officer

Portfolio Manager

Research Analyst

Traders

Business Development

Marketing

Client Servicing

Product Specialist

Middle and back office

Risk Management

Finance

Legal and Compliance

Operations

Technology

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Our clients include global and regional funds actively deploying capital across Asia Pacific, with strategies including leveraged buyouts, majority control, growth equity and early stage investments.

We cover investment and portfolio management roles and have a strong network of investment banking and management consulting candidates. We are also committed to assist new funds in Asia by providing market colour and connecting them with the best local talent and overseas returnees.

Private Equity Strategies

We cover the entire spectrum of roles in front, middle and back office, across all strategies.

Coverage

Leveraged buy-outs

Majority control

Mid-market

Growth equity

Secondaries

Early stage

Infrastructure

Roles

Investment professionals across all levels of seniority

Post acquisition management consultants and industry experts

Investor relations and capital raising

C-suite at investee companies

Senior Advisers, Board Roles at investee companies

Technology

We have a proven track record in sourcing, screening and delivering top technology talent with experience in the hedge fund, private equity, asset management and emerging technology industries.

Our search process is driven by systematic proprietary research, data analytics and high-touch relationship management. We persistently keep up to date with the latest technologies and rapidly developing landscape to best identify the right talent for our clients.

Technology Coverage

We extensively cover the following technology verticals:

CxO and Leadership
Software/SaaS
Cloud
Cybersecurity & IT Risk
Data Science & Analytics
Product Management and Development
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency

ESG & Impact Investing

Principle Partners is not only committed to helping our clients build extraordinary teams, but also support their strategies in responsible investing as organisations increasingly incorporate sustainability into their investment frameworks.

We proactively connect with global leaders in the impact investing landscape who have a strong track record in social and environmental impact investing experience across asset classes.

Our team has a demonstrated track record in holistically supporting leading global asset managers and private equity firms to develop their talent capabilities in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, ESG and impact investing.

Coverage

Sustainable & Green Finance
Impact & Responsible Investments
ESG Advisory
ESG Research & Portfolio Management
Carbon & Nature-based Solutions