NYC PRIVATE EQUITY TALENT PLACEMENT

Private Equity Talent Placement Experience

We specialize in connecting top‑tier private equity investors and portfolio executives with funds and companies that demand performance, discipline, and value creation.

Whether you’re building an investment team, upgrading portfolio leadership, or adding Operating Partners, our NYC Private Equity Talent Placement delivers a discreet, highly targeted search that aligns with your strategy, fund stage, and culture.

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Why Choose Harrison Rush for Private Equity Talent Placement?

The private equity landscape moves fast and rewards precision. You need leaders with sharp judgment, sector fluency, and the ability to create value from day one. Here’s what sets Harrison Rush apart:

Deep Industry Expertise

Years of experience placing investment professionals, Operating Partners, and portfolio C‑suite leaders across buyout, growth equity, and private credit. We understand fund dynamics, value‑creation levers, and what excellence looks like at each stage of the investment cycle.

Tailored Solutions

Our boutique approach provides senior‑level attention and a custom search calibrated to your thesis, sector focus, deal archetypes, and culture—so every candidate is a strategic fit, not just a résumé match.

Extensive Network in NYC and Beyond

Access to a curated network of elite investors and operators in NYC and nationwide—off‑market talent that brings differentiated sourcing, disciplined underwriting, and proven operating impact.

Proven Results

We help clients hire leaders who elevate sourcing, execute with rigor, and accelerate EBITDA growth—consistently driving stronger outcomes across high‑pressure, performance‑driven environments.

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Private Equity Talent Placement NYC Service by Harrison Rush

Our Proven Executive Recruiting Process

Our executive recruiting process is designed for precision, confidentiality, and effectiveness. Every step is tailored to uncover industry-leading talent and align them with your organizational culture and vision for growth.

Step 1

Initial Consultation

We start our process with a free consultation, where we’ll understand your hiring needs, role requirements, and organizational culture.
Step 2

Tailored Sourcing

Leveraging our exclusive database, industry connections, and market insights, we target top-tier candidates matching your criteria.
Step 3

Candidate Vetting

All candidates are rigorously evaluated through screenings, reference checks, and interviews by our experts.
Step 4

Placement Support

Once candidates are shortlisted, we help arrange and facilitate interviews to ensure a seamless hiring process. We remain actively involved to provide insights and support.

FAQs: Private Equity Talent Placement

What is Private Equity Talent Placement?

A specialized, discreet executive search focused on investors and portfolio operators who create measurable value across sourcing, underwriting, and post-close execution.

Which roles do you fill most often?

Investment team roles (Analyst to Partner/MD), Operating Partners, Portfolio C-suite (CEO/CFO/COO), and value-creation specialists in functions like GTM, FP&A, Transformation, and Integration.

How do you ensure fit with our thesis and culture?

We calibrate to your sector focus, deal archetypes, investment style, and culture. Our process combines track record validation, case-based interviews, behavioral assessment, and discreet referencing.

Do you work beyond NYC?

Yes. We’re embedded in the NYC private equity ecosystem and execute searches nationwide for funds and portfolio companies across buyout, growth equity, and private credit.

Private Equity Talent Placement

Ready to Build a High-Performing Private Equity Team in NYC?

Start a discreet, targeted search calibrated to your thesis, sector, and culture. Our Private Equity Talent Placement NYC service combines senior-level attention with off-market access to deliver the right leader, faster.

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What Our Clients Say

Managing Director, Bulge Bracket Investment Bank

"Harrison Rush has an unmatched understanding of the investment banking landscape. They punch above their weight and have unparalleled reach."

Partner, Middle-Market Private Equity Firm

"We’ve worked with several search firms over the years, but The Harrison Rush Group is in a league of its own. Their network and market insight are invaluable, and the quality of candidates they deliver consistently exceeds expectations. We retained the team multiple times for business development and investment roles and have always been satisfied."

Head of Corporate Development, Fortune 500 Company

"The Harrison Rush Group took the time to understand our strategic priorities and culture. Every candidate they presented was highly qualified and perfectly aligned with our vision for the team. We have used them multiple times since 2014."

U.S. Head of Human Resources, Global Investment Bank

"We began building out in the United States in 2009. The Harrison Rush Team has placed over 200 front office investment bankers at the firm."

VP of Talent, Private Equity Portfolio Company

"From start to finish, the process was seamless. Harrison’s team communicated clearly, understood our technical and cultural needs, and found us the perfect corporate development hire."

VP, Corporate Strategy & Development, PE Backed

"What impressed me most was their discretion and professionalism. The Harrison Rush Group operates with integrity and delivers exceptional candidates every time."

Principal, Private Credit Fund

"Harrison Rush has a sixth sense for talent. Every introduction he’s made has been worth taking. His team has helped us build out both our investment groups with outstanding results."

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