ABOUT PER

With our origins in private equity, we are now the leading talent advisors for private markets, placing hundreds of people a year in investment, investor solutions, portfolio and fund operational roles

Who we are

We are a people business, sharing our knowledge and know-how.
With 30 years of experience in private markets search, PER has built one of the industry’s largest people networks, connecting leading firms with exceptional talent across investment, investor solutions, portfolio, finance, HR and legal roles.



What we do



Over the last 30 years, we have built relationships of trust with the people leading this industry. 

We map global markets, building a picture of talented and diverse people.

Our special vantage point means we see trends and share these with our network. We work harder, dig deeper and think more creatively to deliver great people solutions.




How we do it



The majority of our clients are former candidates, highlighting the long term nature of our relationships.

We combine knowledge with commitment and dedication to bring energy and enthusiasm to every search.

We know where to look for the best people and how to get their attention, resulting in rapid and comprehensive shortlists.



Our foundations


Building partnerships


Built on discretion and long-term partnership, our relationships underpin every successful search
 

Market insights


Expert insights to attract top talent and gain a competitive hiring edge


Industry sponsorship


Active involvement with industry associations to advance best practice and foster collaboration

Leading technology


Our portal gives instant access to curated roles and application tracking


Career resources


Practical support through case studies, interview preparation and market insights


Dedicated research


Dedicated and continuous market outreach to deliver high-quality shortlists quickly


Compensation data


Exclusive compensation benchmarking for salaries, bonuses, carried interest and benefits


Curated job board


Leading platform showcasing roles from our clients



Achieving diversity


Inclusive hiring through diverse shortlists to build stronger, more representative teams