Our Expertise
Deep market knowledge for long-term impact
Carpenter Farraday delivers insight-led, relationship-driven search across Private Markets, Asset Management and Wealth Management. For almost 20 years, we have advised clients on the people and leadership capabilities that underpin long-term value creation and success – a priority we also share with the candidates we put forward.
Our expertise spans high-performance investment and client-facing roles
We combine disciplined research, human judgement with deep market knowledge to ensure every search is structured, transparent and aligned to a client’s strategic priorities. This includes:
Retained search across specialist and front-office roles function, level, and asset class.
Team builds, supported by long-standing client relationships and cultural insight
Market intelligence grounded in real-world networks and institutional knowledge
Career-long relationships with high-performance talent across global markets
We understand that clients look for individuals who will contribute, commit and stay. We are committed to that same aim, focused on helping firms to build teams that deliver sustained performance and long-term value.
What We Do
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Our Services
We partner with firms across global financial markets to deliver disciplined, insight-led search. Our work spans executive search, strategic team builds, and market intelligence. Each engagement is shaped by a deep understanding of market dynamics, organisational culture and the behaviours that underpin performance.
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Our Functional Expertise
Our functional expertise reflects the breadth of roles required in the markets we operate in. We support clients across the mid-to-senior hiring spectrum, covering investment, portfolio management, fundraising, distribution, research and leadership positions. Our coverage spans function, level and asset class, ensuring each mandate is scoped and delivered with precision, informed by 20 years of market insight, proprietary data and our proven search methodology.
Latest insights
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Q3 New Faces, New Places - Wealth Management
Q3 People moves in the wealth management industry
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I fought the law: An essential resignation guide for wealth managers
In a consolidating wealth management market, more than ever advisors are considering a move, but pursuing that career-defining role can create significant legal and reputational risk if handled poorly.
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Spear's reccomended 2026
Carpenter Farraday is pleased to share that Tom Upson, Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management, has once again been recognised by Spear's Magazine, earning a top rating in its 2026 index of the leading consultants working in wealth management search.
Speak with our team
Wherever your market, our consultants are ready to support your search.
