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Shop Talk: A Conversation with Paul Ciancarelli
In recent years, infrastructure has provided one of the most rapidly evolving talent markets, as both capital flows and headcounts surged within the asset class. BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partner Paul Ciancarelli recently spoke with Institutional Investing in Infrastructure (i3) to break down where the asset class stands today, how managers are hiring for continued growth, and the expertise in highest demand.
Should PE partners know how to use AI?
BraddockMatthewBarrett Partner Derek Braddock spoke with Pitchbook about the evolving ways private equity firms are approaching AI talent acquisition, highlighting the industry's increasing emphasis on candidates with direct AI implementation experience.
BraddockMatthewsBarrett Recognized in 2026 Ideal Recruiter Report by eFinancialCareers
Ranked #1 Ideal Recruiter for Market Knowledge and Excellent Service, and #6 Ideal Recruiter for Private Capital and Asset Management, by more than 7,700 financial services professionals.
Beyond Taxes: Managers Realign Office Moves Around Talent
Firms scouting new office hubs are weighing not only the supply of workers but also how crowded local hiring markets have become, with asset managers increasingly searching for “Goldilocks” cities that balance cost, talent and growth potential. BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partner Lisa Steele contributes to this timely topic.
One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales
BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partner Lisa Steele notes that as the market evolves, so does the profile of talent in demand, placing a premium on professionals who can pair investment judgment with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently through periods of uncertainty.
Lack of Buyout ‘Deal Reps’ Stunt Career Growth for Junior Execs
The slowdown in private equity dealmaking since 2022 has left many junior executives without experience they need to secure new positions in the industry. This lack of "deal reps" is having a dire effect on their career prospects, said Bill Matthews, a partner at executive search firm BraddockMatthewsBarrett.
Behind the barricades in family office talent battle
Family offices, once informal operations run by advisers or accountants, are becoming more institutional as rising global wealth, liquidity events and growing complexity of managing multi-generational fortunes increase demand for experienced professionals, intensifying the race for talent. BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partner Elizabeth Havens underscores the importance of emotional intelligence.
What Family Offices are Looking for in Investment Talent
In a recent Q&A with Family Wealth Report Editor Tom Burroughes, BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partner Elizabeth Havens shares her perspective on how hiring priorities are evolving across family offices, RIAs, and alternative asset managers.
Pension Funds vs. Endowments: How Career Paths Are Evolving Across Institutional Investing
Movement between pension funds and endowments has historically been limited, but evolving career paths and institutional priorities are beginning to create new opportunities across the asset owner landscape.
BraddockMatthewsBarrett partners share their perspectives on the hiring and talent trends shaping the global investment landscape
Our latest insight piece explores how organizations are positioning for growth in an increasingly complex environment and the key themes defining talent strategy across geographies and asset classes.
What it takes to compete in today's private equity business development roles
BraddockMatthewsBarrett partner Erin Carroll joined SPS by With Intelligence and Source Talks to share her perspective on the current private equity business development landscape.
Are you working for a zombie fund? If so, you'd better run!
Business Insider unpacks the career dangers of zombie funds in private equity, with BraddockMatthewsBarrett’s Bill Matthews and Lisa Steele offering candid guidance on when and how professionals should consider making a move.
The hottest job in private equity: Keeping investors happy
BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partners Bill Matthews and Lisa Steele weigh in on the evolving skill sets, sales processes, and specialization firms are prioritizing amid a more challenging capital raising environment.
BraddockMatthews and David Barrett Partners Combine to Create BraddockMatthewsBarrett, an International Leader in Asset Management Executive Search
BraddockMatthews LLC and David Barrett Partners today announced the closing of a transaction to combine their firms, creating an international leader in asset management executive search: BraddockMatthewsBarrett.
The Shifting Priorities of PE Hiring: BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partner Bill Matthews discusses growing demand for operating experience.
Despite challenging market conditions, BraddockMatthewsBarrett Partner Bill Matthews discusses the need for specialized roles at middle-market private equity firms.
BraddockMatthewsBarrett Helps Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Recruit Chief Investment Officer
Following a national search, David Barrett of David Barrett Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Nancy Orr as Vice President for Investments and Chief Investment Officer of Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
BraddockMatthewsBarrett Assists Yale University in Chief Investment Officer Search
The selection of Matthew Mendelsohn, a director with current responsibility for venture capital assets comprising more than 25 percent of Yale’s total endowment, followed an international search that “left no stone unturned.”