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Accounting & Finance

When Is the Right Time to Leave Public Accounting?

For professionals in public accounting, deciding when to make the move into industry or a fund can be a nerve-racking decision. Candidates often view this as a transitional moment, one they make with the hope of staying in industry or at a fund for the rest of their career.

HR & Talent Acquisition

A Guide to Hiring HR Leadership for Hedge Funds and Alternative Investment Firms

Knowing when to bring in dedicated HR leadership, whether that leader should build a function from scratch or run one that already exists, and how to benchmark compensation for the role can be difficult to figure out without a frame of reference. If you’re a CEO, COO, or CFO evaluating your firm’s first (or next) HR hire, this guide covers the key considerations behind a successful HR leadership search.

Career Advice

You Got the Offer. Is It the Right Move?

Getting a job offer is exciting, but accepting it can be one of the most difficult decisions in the job search process. Once an offer is on the table, it is easy to focus on compensation, work-life balance, days in office, or the possibility of change. But deciding whether a new opportunity is truly the right move requires taking a step back and thinking about what matters most to you.

Career Advice

Turning Leadership Turnover into Career Opportunities

For professionals early in their careers, watching the org chart above them shift in ways they didn’t expect can be unsettling. When a senior team member walks out the door, it’s natural to wonder what that means for you.

Capital Formation & Investment Support

A Guide to Hiring Capital Formation Talent

If you’re feeling the weight of hiring capital formation talent, the right recruiting partner might be exactly what your firm needs. This comprehensive guide covers the key considerations for building and staffing the function, as well as what to look for in a recruiting partner.

Hiring Advice

Differentiating Nice-to-Haves vs. Non-Negotiables in Candidates

When evaluating candidates, hiring teams often have a long list of skills, experiences, and qualities they would ideally like to see. But not every qualification needs to be present on day one. One of the most important parts of an effective interview process is understanding the difference between what is truly essential for success and what can be developed over time.

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When Is the Right Time to Leave Public Accounting?

A Guide to Hiring HR Leadership for Hedge Funds and Alternative Investment Firms

You Got the Offer. Is It the Right Move?

Turning Leadership Turnover into Career Opportunities

A Guide to Hiring Capital Formation Talent

Differentiating Nice-to-Haves vs. Non-Negotiables in Candidates

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