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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News
Three Senior Promotions
The firm recognises exceptional talent and leadership with a trio of appointments that reflect its continued growth and ambition. The appointments span our Wealth Management and Private Markets divisions, and take immediate effect.
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Comment
Recruiting for semi-liquid funds
With its potential for high returns, traditional PE is a popular investment option for institutional investors. High-net-worth individuals also like to benefit from these growth opportunities but the level of investment needed, combined with the long time-horizon and the risk level, meant that until relatively recently they could not access them.
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Spear’s Recommended 2025
We are proud to announce that Managing Director and Head of the Wealth Management team, Tom Upson has been recognised by Spear’s Magazine in the 2025 index, and awarded a top rated ranking in their list of Wealth Management Recruitment Consultants.
Speak with our team
Wherever your market, our consultants are ready to support your search.
