Question 1

What is front office recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Front office recruitment refers to specialized hiring services for revenue-generating roles in financial services, including investment banking, sales and trading, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, and quantitative finance. These roles directly interface with clients and markets, requiring specialized expertise and extensive industry networks.

Question 2

Which financial institutions does Platinum & Partners recruit for?

Accepted Answer

We recruit for hedge funds (multi-strategy, long/short equity, global macro, event driven, relative value, systematic, discretionary, activist, distressed, convertible arbitrage, merger arbitrage, managed futures/CTAs), investment banks (bulge bracket and boutique), asset managers, mutual funds, ETF providers, private equity firms, venture capital firms, mezzanine funds, direct lending funds, private credit funds, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds (public and corporate), endowments, foundations, family offices (single and multi-family), trading houses, commodity trading firms, proprietary trading firms, brokerages, broker-dealers, market makers, liquidity providers, HFT firms, quantitative trading firms, crypto funds, digital asset funds, fintech companies, and wealth management firms. Our expertise spans both buy side and sell side institutions globally.

Question 3

What types of front office roles do you place?

Accepted Answer

We specialise in placing sales and trading professionals, investment bankers (M&A, ECM, DCM), portfolio managers, research analysts, quantitative analysts, structuring specialists, origination professionals, private equity associates and partners, hedge fund traders, market makers, and senior leadership across all asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, commodities, and credit.

Question 4

Where does Platinum & Partners operate?

Accepted Answer

We are based in London, Canary Wharf, serving clients globally across major financial centers including London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Frankfurt, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney, Dubai, and other key markets. We have 20+ years of experience placing candidates in EMEA, Americas, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Question 5

What makes Platinum & Partners different from other financial recruitment firms?

Accepted Answer

Our 20+ years of specialized front office recruitment experience, deep relationships with bulge bracket banks and tier-1 funds, extensive global network of senior professionals, and proven track record with 500+ successful placements distinguish us. We understand the nuances of each role, asset class, and institutional culture, ensuring optimal matches between candidates and employers.

Question 6

How do I apply for front office roles through Platinum & Partners?

Accepted Answer

You can view our current front office opportunities on our Jobs page, submit your CV through our website contact form, or reach out directly to discuss your career goals. We provide confidential career advisory services and can connect you with exclusive opportunities not advertised publicly.

Question 7

Do you recruit for quantitative finance and trading technology roles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we specialise in quantitative finance recruitment including quant researchers, quant developers, systematic traders, algorithmic trading specialists, high-frequency trading professionals, and trading technology roles across hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, and asset managers.

Question 8

What is your fee structure for recruitment services?

Accepted Answer

We operate on a retained and contingent basis depending on the role and client preferences. Our fees are competitive within the executive search industry and reflect our premium service, extensive market coverage, and high success rate. Contact us to discuss specific requirements and fee arrangements.

Question 9

Do you recruit for crypto and digital assets firms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we specialise in cryptocurrency and digital assets recruitment including crypto traders, crypto market makers, blockchain developers, DeFi specialists, digital asset portfolio managers, crypto sales, and crypto compliance professionals across centralized and decentralized platforms globally.

Question 10

Can you help recruit liquidity providers and market makers?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We have extensive experience recruiting for liquidity providers, electronic market makers, systematic market makers, flow traders, and liquidity provision specialists across all asset classes including equities, FX, fixed income, derivatives, commodities, and crypto markets for both buy side and sell side institutions.

Question 11

Which asset classes do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover all major asset classes including equities (cash equities, equity derivatives, equity linked products), fixed income (rates, credit, bonds, sovereign debt), FX and money markets, derivatives (equity derivatives, FX derivatives, rates derivatives, commodity derivatives, credit derivatives), commodities (energy, metals, agriculture), structured products, cross-asset trading, and digital assets/crypto.

Question 12

Do you recruit for sovereign wealth funds and pension funds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have significant experience recruiting for sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and other large institutional investors. We place portfolio managers, investment analysts, asset allocators, risk managers, and senior investment professionals across public markets, private markets, and alternative investments.

Question 13

Can you recruit for trading houses and commodity trading firms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we specialise in recruiting for physical and financial commodity trading houses including energy traders, power traders, oil and gas traders, metals traders, agricultural commodity traders, emissions and carbon traders, as well as proprietary trading firms across all commodities and related derivatives.

Question 14

Do you place sales and trading professionals across all products?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we recruit sales and trading professionals across all products including equities sales and trading, fixed income sales and trading, credit sales and trading, FX sales and trading, rates sales and trading, derivatives sales and trading, structured products, commodities sales and trading, and crypto trading for bulge bracket banks, boutique brokerages, and buy side institutions.

Question 15

What hedge fund strategies do you recruit for?

Accepted Answer

We recruit across all hedge fund strategies including multi-strategy, long/short equity, equity market neutral, global macro, discretionary macro, systematic macro, event driven, merger arbitrage, activist investing, distressed debt, special situations, relative value, fixed income arbitrage, convertible arbitrage, volatility arbitrage, statistical arbitrage, quantitative equity, systematic trading, managed futures, CTAs, credit long/short, structured credit, emerging markets, and sector-specific strategies. We place portfolio managers, analysts, traders, researchers, and senior leadership across these strategies.

Question 16

Do you recruit for pension funds and endowments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have extensive experience recruiting for public pension funds, corporate pension funds, state pension systems, municipal pension plans, endowments, foundations, and other institutional investors. We place CIOs, portfolio managers, asset allocators, investment directors, senior analysts, risk managers, and investment professionals across public equities, fixed income, alternatives, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and multi-asset strategies.

Question 17

Can you recruit for both bulge bracket and boutique firms?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We recruit for bulge bracket investment banks, tier 1 global banks, elite boutique investment banks, middle market advisory firms, specialist boutique brokerages, independent asset managers, boutique hedge funds, and emerging managers. Our network spans the full spectrum from global institutions to specialist firms across all financial centers.

Question 18

Do you place professionals in mutual funds and ETF firms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we recruit for mutual fund companies, ETF providers, index fund managers, and registered investment companies. We place portfolio managers, fund managers, research analysts, equity analysts, fixed income specialists, product specialists, investment strategists, and senior leadership across active and passive management strategies, long-only funds, UCITS funds, and alternative UCITS products.

Question 19

How do I find front office jobs with Platinum & Partners?

Accepted Answer

Browse our current front office job opportunities on our Jobs page, submit your CV through our website, or contact us directly to discuss your career goals. We specialise in hedge fund jobs, investment banking careers, trading positions, portfolio manager roles, research analyst jobs, sales jobs, origination roles and quant positions across London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and globally.

Question 20

What types of front office jobs do you have available?

Accepted Answer

We have exclusive opportunities in sales and trading, investment banking (M&A, ECM, DCM), portfolio management, research (equity, credit, macro), quantitative roles, origination, structuring, private equity, hedge fund trading, market making, and senior leadership across equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, credit, commodities and crypto. View our live job listings for current opportunities.

Question 21

What salary can I expect for front office roles?

Accepted Answer

Front office salaries vary significantly by role, seniority, institution type and location. Analysts typically earn £60-100k base in London or $100-150k in New York. Associates earn £100-200k base. VPs and Directors earn £150-400k base. Managing Directors and Partners earn £300k+ base with significant bonuses. Hedge fund portfolio managers can earn multi-million pound packages. Contact us for specific salary guidance for your target role.

Question 22

How long does the front office hiring process take?

Accepted Answer

The front office hiring process typically takes 2-6 weeks from initial interview to offer. This includes CV submission, initial screening, 2-4 rounds of interviews with hiring managers and senior leadership, and final offer negotiation. We guide you through every step and provide interview preparation, market insights and negotiation support to ensure success.

Question 23

Do I need specific qualifications for front office jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most front office roles require a strong academic background (typically a bachelor's degree from a top university, often in finance, economics, mathematics or related fields). Many professionals also hold MBAs, CFAs, or advanced degrees. Prior experience in investment banking, trading, asset management or hedge funds is typically required for mid-senior roles. Entry-level analyst positions are available for recent graduates with relevant internships.

Question 24

Can you help me switch from sell side to buy side or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we regularly facilitate transitions between sell side (investment banks, brokerages) and buy side (hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds). Common moves include investment banking analysts to private equity, equity sales to hedge fund capital raising, sell side traders to buy side trading, and equity research to portfolio management. We provide strategic career advice to optimize your transition.

Question 25

What locations do you cover for front office jobs?

Accepted Answer

We place candidates in all major global financial centers including London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich, Geneva, Tokyo, Sydney, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco and other key markets. Many of our clients offer flexibility to work across multiple offices or relocate. We can discuss location preferences and visa sponsorship options during the application process.

Question 26

Is my job search confidential?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We maintain strict confidentiality throughout the job search process. Your CV and career discussions remain completely confidential, and we never share your information without explicit permission. We understand the sensitive nature of front office career moves and protect your current employment while exploring new opportunities.