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SecLink People Moves of the Week: Highlighting the new hires, role changes and promotions across the secondary market each week. NEW HIRES Bryan Johnson: AQR Capital Management, Managing Director - Strategic Relationships➡Star Mountain Capital, Managing Director (See full story here: https://lnkd.in/gzxwjDNh) Carlos Leal: Litespeed Management, CFO/COO ➡ Willowridge Partners, Chief Financial Officer Christophe Browne: Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), Managing Director, ICG Strategic Equity➡Lexington Partners, Partner (See full story here: https://lnkd.in/ewBpPA5N) Nils Matthies: AEQUITA, Associate Director ➡ Cipio Partners, Principal Investor PROMOTIONS AND ROLE CHANGES Thomas Roche Toussaint: UBS, Director - Private Equity Direct Investments and Secondaries➡ Head of PE Secondaries & Co-Investments, Global WM Private Market (see full story here: https://lnkd.in/eGQB6esw) Make sure to comment below anyone we missed! If you're interested in learning about all the latest employment opportunities in the secondary market, take a look at our SecLink Job Board (https://lnkd.in/eUi9W8Kf). See the firms that are hiring, for which roles, at what compensation levels, and more! #Secondaries #Secondary #SecondaryMarket #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateMarkets

After working with thousands of leaders trying to break into private equity-backed companies, I’ve identified the biggest barriers to entry. Here’s how to overcome them ⬇️ 🚧 Understanding Private Equity and their thinking 🚧 Finding PE-backed Job Opportunities 🚧 Packaging Yourself specifically for Private Equity Getting into private equity is easier when you have a guide to take you through the process step-by-step. If you are interested in breaking into private equity and you have questions, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/ePiy68Pf 

A New Talent Strategy for Private Equity As seen in Hunt Scanlon Media's recently released Private Equity Executive Recruiting Newsletter, the private equity landscape has never been more tumultuous. The narrative that once revolved solely around deal volume and value has fundamentally shifted to one where #talent is emerging as the key lever for #value creation. McDermott + Bull similarly saw inconsistency and a slowdown in #deal flow as valuations fell and expectations on the sell side were reset but were more successful than expected. “High rates affected investment opportunities and banks became very particular on investment criteria,” explained Chris Bull, managing partner and co-founder, Paul Gibbons, managing partner Canada, and Craig Lipus, managing partner at McDermott + Bull. To read more, and download the full newsletter, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eck_TgF

The culture shock of moving from corporate to private equity is real. Here’s the truth: You need to be ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle tasks outside traditional swim lanes. For example, as a CFO in PE, you’re not just hired to “close the books,” but you should know how to if necessary. Adapting and thriving in this dynamic environment is what sets you apart when interviewing for PE roles. Private equity is a different beast, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Download our free guide to understand the culture shift, new responsibilities, PE compensation, and more: https://lnkd.in/eEfxUHJZ

The importance of the CFO as driver of Growth and securing a Financial Architecture to support the Growth is not always acknowledged. Private equity have had that knowledge for some time now, but the CFO is also a key player in the transformation of companies for future survival in declining marrkets

Thanks Jack! Nice one. This recommended brief from Jack Lane @ Finatal is a good summary of the changing #PE #CFO landscape, the fight for and retention of proven experience (call it talent mobility), PE hiring practices and the changing CFO skills needed to navigate the strategic shifts happening. This is where interim CFOs come in as a bridge.

Too many interviewers including myself have attached our self-worth to that of their ability to hire great people, but as Gary Vaynerchuk repeats all the time “Hiring is guessing and firing is knowing” We are just trying to reduce the guesswork and secure the right talent to grow the portfolio company and fast. Since working with Private Equity firms I have built internal playbooks thinking that when we are 100,200… people we will have a process that A. will help us go further B. help us stay there Private equity firms are sprouting up all over the world and it is becoming increasingly difficult for firms to differentiate themselves. Albeit this is a totally different topic, there is one key differentiation all PE firms strive for and that is top results. Because top results mean easier fund raises and the firm's continuation. #privateequity #executivesearch

The 2024 Private Equity Talent Trends Report highlights the vital role equity packages play in attracting and retaining top executive talent. Partner Ashley Day, PhD sheds light on how PE clients are utilizing transaction bonuses to attract and retain talent in three critical scenarios: 1. Retention during downturns 2. Near-exit hires 3. Turnaround situations Curious how these strategies are shaping talent moves in private equity? Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ewrV37rJ #PrivateEquity #TalentTrends #executivesearch #AshleyDay

Register for tomorrow's webinar discussion on how firms are using the latest technology and metrics to win more transactions, a 2024 outlook for PE deal flow by industry and more with Head of Financial Sponsors Sash R.: https://lnkd.in/g9gePZtu #PE #financialsponsors #dealmaking #investmentbanking #finance Sutton Place Strategies, by Bain & Company Private Equity Career News

In 2023, we closed on our largest transaction ever - a $105 million three-property portfolio. Before the JOBS Act, deals like this were usually reserved for institutional sponsors and equity partners. Thanks to this legislation, sponsors can now sell securities and reach a broader range of investors through syndication. Click the link in the comments to never miss another update on Lone Star Capital's latest investment opportunities. #multifamilyrealestate #lonestarcapital