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Q4 2024
RECRUITMENT RADAR
First of all, we wish you a great and successful 2025!
We are happy to send you our new recruitment radar – the 6th edition. Today’s topic: The importance of the individual. Hiring the right talent is crucial in asset management and private markets, as it directly impacts long-term success, while poor decisions can lead to significant financial and cultural costs. Leveraging expert recruitment ensures businesses find individuals who align with their needs, fostering creativity, adaptability, and leadership in an increasingly complex and technology-driven industry. As the bonus season is approaching, we are talking to many candidates about their expectations. You can see a brief outline for the bonus expectations below. Our next recruitment radar will exclusively focus on compensation.
The individual in focus: Why the right talent selection is crucial
In today’s rapidly evolving asset management and private markets sectors, hiring the right talent is more critical than ever. The right individuals drive success, while poor hiring decisions can result in significant financial and cultural costs.
The cost of poor decisions
Making the wrong hiring decision can have devastating consequences. We estimate that the cost of a bad hire can be up to 2.5 times the annual salary of the position. These costs include not only financial losses but also intangible factors such as a disrupted company culture, reputational damage, and missed business opportunities. In times when companies are under pressure to increase efficiency, such mistakes can be particularly costly.
Why individuality matters
In an industry that is becoming increasingly complex and technology-driven, a standardized approach to talent selection is no longer sufficient. While artificial intelligence and automation can help speed up processes, they cannot replace human qualities such as creativity, adaptability, and leadership. Especially in private markets, where relationships and trust are critical, individual strengths and soft skills often outweigh pure technical expertise.
The value of expert recruitment
Experienced recruiters bring valuable insights and an in-depth understanding of industry dynamics. They evaluate a company’s needs, the requirements of the role, and find individuals who can create lasting value. The focus is not only on qualifications but also on how well a person fits into the company culture and whether they have the capacity to drive long-term success.
A competitive edge in challenging times
The asset management and private markets industries face enormous challenges, from margin pressure to technological disruptions. In this environment, companies that succeed in attracting top talent have a strategic advantage. The right hire is a strategic asset – not a matter of chance.
The importance of the hiring journey
A seamless and well-executed hiring journey is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. Headhunters play a pivotal role in crafting a flawless process, ensuring candidates and companies alike experience a positive and impactful journey.
Conclusion
In a rapidly changing market, one thing remains constant: the value of the right individual. Poor hiring decisions can be costly, while the right choice ensures long-term success. Leveraging expertise in talent selection ensures that businesses find the people they need to thrive. Investing in quality recruitment is an investment in the future.
GERMANY / AUSTRIA
Q2 ‘24
Q3 ‘24
Q4 ‘24
Trend
Increasing
hiring activity
Increasing
hiring activity
Increasing
hiring activity
Increasing hiring activity
Fundraising
SWITZERLAND
Q2 ‘24
Q3 ‘24
Q4 ‘24
Trend
Increasing
hiring activity
Medium
hiring activity
Increasing
hiring activity
Increasing
hiring activity
Fundraising
EXCERPT OF ASSET MANAGEMENT MOVES GERMANY IN Q4 2024:
- Hired Martin Folmer as Senior Business Development from DWS
Hired Steffen Orlowski as Head of IFA – Insurance Sales from DWS
Hired Peggy Seifert as Senior Sales Wholesale from MorgenFund
- Hired Michael Grüner as Co-CEO from BlackRock
- Hired Julian Henschel as Director Institutional Sales from Prime Capital AG
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Hired Ronny Alsleben as Wholesale Sales Manager from ODDO BHF
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Hired René Frick as Wholesale Sales Manager from FENTHUM
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Hired Patrick Furtwängler as Wholesale Sales Manager from Impact Asset Management
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Hired Ralf Kahl as Institutional Sales Manager from DJE
- Hired Benno Kriews as Senior Sales Director from Columbia Threadneedle
- Hired Amir Darabi as Managing Director from BNP Paribas
- Hired Christian Müller as Senior Relationship Manager from Natixis
- Hired Alexander Hütteroth as Head of Institutional DACH from DWS
- Hired Oliver Scharping as Portfolio Manager from BANTLEON
- Hired Lars Kammann as Senior Vice President from LAIQON
- Hired Andreas Pál as Senior Director Investments from MorgenFund
- Hired Oliver Pfeil as CEO from EB-Sustainable Investment
- Hired André Bou-Souabi as Key Account Manager from DWS
- Hired Svilen Katzarski as Senior Portfolio Manager from Degussa Bank
- Hired Uwe Diehl as Managing Director from ARTS Asset Management
- Hired Christina Weiss as Director Liquidity Solutions from Amundi
- Hired Dominik Schubert as Director Business Development from Goldman Sachs
- Hired Sascha Specketer as Head of DACH Distribution from Invesco EMEA
- Hired Christopher Chwalek as Key Account Manager from ODDO BHF
- Hired Barbara Claus as Analyst from Scope Group
- Hired Torben Dunkel as Managing Director Marketing/Investors Relations from Aviva Investors
Hired Alexander Kalinna as Managing Director Institutional Clients from Allianz Global Investors
Hired Philipp Orth as Managing Director from PIMCO
- Hired Heiko Dahse as Executive Director from Wellington Management
- Hired Tobias Engl as Portfolio Manager from DWS Group
EXCERPT OF ASSET MANAGEMENT MOVES SWITZERLAND IN Q4 2024:
- Hired Martin Künzler as Chief Sales Switzerland from Thurgauer Kantonalbank
- Hired Moritz Natmessnig as Vice President – Senior Sales from Fisch Asset Management
- Hired Benno Arnold as Chief Investment Officer from Zürcher Kantonalbank
- Hired Marco Büchler as CEO/ Country Head from Capital Group
- Hired Ursula Nitschke as Head Business Development & Investor Relations from Inoks Capital SA
- Hired Christoph Boner as Senior Investment Strategist from Privatbank IHAG
Hired Marc Schumacher as Key Account Manager Global Banks from PIMCO
Hired Reto Brändle as Business Development Institutional Clients Manager from UBS
- Hired Philippe Sudan as Executive Director Institutional Sales from Allianz Global Investors
- Hired Claire Tober as Sales Manager – Wholesale from Morgan Stanley
- Hired Fairouz Bouhmida as Senior Business Development Manager from Credit Suisse
- Hired Christèle Clémence as Senior Sales Strategic Accounts Manager from Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
- Hired Viktoras Vatinas as Head Private Markets Investments from Baloise Asset Management
- Hired Damian Burkhardt as Senior Portfolio Manager from Credit Suisse
- Hired Monika Waidacher as Director Institutional Switzerland from Goldman Sachs
- Hired Marc Frankhauser as Sales Manager from Evooq
- Hired Simon Steinhoff as Senior Sales Manager from PIMCO
- Hired Arian Osmani as Sales Manager from Julius Baer
- Hired Pascal Schuler as Head of Sales Switzerland from Credit Suisse
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