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Manage cookie settingsRecruitment for Alternative Investment Operations
Private markets continue to attract record levels of investment, creating increasing demand for operational professionals who can support more sophisticated fund structures, growing investor expectations and expanding global platforms.
Meraki Talent partners with leading Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Alternative Asset Managers across the UK and internationally. From established global investment firms to rapidly growing boutique managers, we help clients secure exceptional operational talent that enables investment teams to perform at their best.
Our expertise spans the full private markets operating model, from Fund Operations and Investor Services through to Investment Support, Data, Change, Governance and Operational Leadership. Combining Executive Search with high-value contingent recruitment, we deliver specialist hiring solutions tailored to the unique demands of the alternative investment market.
Bespoke for Private Market Operations
Operations has evolved from a traditional support function into a strategic driver of business performance. Today's teams are responsible for delivering operational efficiency, supporting regulatory compliance, improving investor experience and enabling firms to scale into new products, jurisdictions and markets.
As investment firms continue to launch new funds and expand internationally, competition for experienced operations professionals has intensified. The strongest candidates are rarely actively seeking new opportunities, making specialist market knowledge and established industry networks essential.
Our London Financial Services team understands the complexity of alternative investments and the operational challenges facing Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure and Real Assets businesses. We combine deep sector expertise with an extensive international network of passive candidates, providing clients with access to exceptional professionals who create long-term value.
Options available
Executive Search
Retained search for leadership appointments across operations, fund services and operational strategy.
Adaptive Search
A flexible recruitment solution for high-value contingency business-critical hires where speed, quality and market reach are equally important.
International Search
Access to specialist operations professionals across London, Luxembourg, Dublin, Jersey, Guernsey and other leading international financial centres.
Areas we recruit include
Investor Services & Client Operations
- Investor Services
- Investor Relations Operations
- Client Services
- Client Reporting
- Investor Onboarding
- AML & KYC
- Distribution Support
Investment Operations
- Trade Support
- Investment Support
- Portfolio Administration
- Investment Data
- Performance Measurement
- Cash Management
- Corporate Actions
- Reconciliations
Fund Infrastructure & Governance
- Fund Accounting
- Fund Oversight
- Fund Governance
- Investment Control
- Operational Risk
- Vendor Management
- Business Change
Fund Operations
- Fund Operations Analysts
- Senior Fund Operations Professionals
- Operations Managers
- Fund Operations Directors
Why Meraki
Recruiting within Private Market Operations requires a deep understanding of how investment businesses function and the specialist skills needed to support increasingly complex operating models.
Clients choose Meraki Talent because we offer:
- Dedicated alternative investment specialists
- Executive Search and high-value contingency solutions
- Extensive passive candidate networks
- International reach across key financial centres
- Honest market intelligence
- Long-term strategic partnerships
- Proven delivery across alternative investment operations
Supporting Operational Excellence
As private markets continue to grow, operational capability has become a key differentiator for investment firms. Building high-performing operations teams is essential to supporting investment performance, regulatory compliance and exceptional investor service.
Meraki Talent combines specialist market expertise, international reach and an extensive network of operational professionals to help clients secure the talent that strengthens infrastructure, supports growth and delivers long-term competitive advantage.
