Joel Bentley

Joel oversees specialist teams covering Front Office Investment, Investor Relations & Fundraising, and Portfolio Operations, supporting clients across the US and international private markets.

With extensive experience recruiting within private assets, Joel has developed a strong understanding of the investment strategies, operating models and talent challenges that shape the alternatives landscape. He works with investment firms to identify high-calibre professionals from Associate through to Partner and senior leadership level, combining detailed market knowledge with a highly consultative approach. 

Joel places particular importance on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. He believes successful recruitment in private markets depends on understanding not simply a candidate’s technical capability, but their motivations, investment philosophy and long-term ambitions, alongside the culture and strategic objectives of the firm.

As Meraki continues to expand its Alternative Investments presence in the US, Joel plays a key role in developing the division’s network and market intelligence, partnering with GPs, LPs and advisory platforms on permanent recruitment and executive search mandates across the investment lifecycle.

Outside of recruitment, Joel has a keen interest in UK infrastructure, enjoys discovering great food and is an enthusiastic follower of virtually every sport going.