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Come and meet the ALFI - Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry at Fintech Recruit. Passionate about investissement management and technology? Learn more about the investment funds industry and its current trends in technology and Fintech. I will be very pleased to discuss with you on 22 November 2024. #fintech #investmentfunds #investmentmanagement #finance #technology #assetmanagement #jobsinfinance

An interesting report achieved by Invest Europe on Thursday about private equity and venture capital portfolio companies continuing to lead job creation in Europe. The Private Equity at Work report tracks employment and job creation across Europe, and showed that there was a 7.2% increase in 2022, which is more than 3.5 times the overall European growth rate. This means that 5% of the European workforce is employed by private equity and venture capital-backed companies, to a total of 10.9m - and jobs supported by the VC segment exceeded 1 million for the first time in the study. To view this report online visit: https://lnkd.in/epAxqWX #InvestEurope #member #employmentinEurope #Seroba #vcfunding

Is your investment strategy stuck in the past? It's time to rethink your approach in the tech services sector. I've got bad news. That tech services sector you're eyeing for easy gains? It doesn't work how it used to. It's simply a landscape that has transformed significantly since 2021, demanding more creative strategies from PE firms. The shift is fascinating. Rather than traditional buy-and-sell tactics, investors are now embracing platform plays to build end-to-end capabilities and achieve operational synergy and scale. They're also looking beyond the usual tech hubs to emerging markets like Bulgaria, Morocco, and Vietnam, where skilled talent is more competitively priced. Today, the strategy goes beyond financial engineering. PE firms are diving into daily operations to enhance performance, emphasizing operational excellence over mere financial adjustments. There's a keen interest in niche system integrators specializing in enterprise software platforms like SAP, Salesforce, and Oracle, as these firms offer deep vertical expertise and loyal customer bases. The move to take publicly traded tech service companies private is also gaining momentum. With dipped valuations, PE investors are seizing opportunities to de-list these firms and escape the pressure of quarterly earnings, focusing instead on long-term value creation. Once you navigate these evolving trends, you'll realize that the current market teaches you the importance of synergy, geographic diversification, and operational efficiency—lessons that no outdated playbook can capture. So should you shy away from tech services in 2024? Of course not. Private Equity in tech services is entering a new, impactful phase #PrivateEquity #TechServices #Investing #OperationalExcellence #EmergingMarkets #PlatformStrategies #GeographicDiversification #LongTermValue #EnterpriseSoftware #MarketTrends #Niche What are your thoughts on the evolving landscape of tech services? Have you seen any successful strategies from firms adapting to these changes? Share your insights or experiences below!

We’re hiring! 2024 transformed us into a global force—now, we're scaling to new heights. This year, we didn’t just grow—we set new benchmarks in private market investing: • 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Established key partnerships across Singapore, Hong Kong, the GCC, and Europe. • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Launched the Luxembourg fund structure for our systematic Top 20 Unicorn Strategy, ensuring unparalleled access for international investors. • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Completed over 100 transactions and ended the year at an all-time high in flagship portfolio performance. As we enter 2025, our mission is clear: To lead the private markets globally while delivering institutional-grade access for our investors. To achieve this, we’re expanding our team. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿. This isn’t just about sales—it’s about: • 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Build on our leadership in Switzerland while opening doors in Europe, the GCC, Singapore, and Hong Kong. • 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Work with institutional investors to offer innovative semi-liquid private market solutions. • 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲: Start as a key contributor and grow into a leadership role, assembling a world-class team. This is your chance to redefine private market investing with a firm poised for global growth. 👉 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 https://lnkd.in/eVjFnGfj Andreas Bezner, CFA

UK private capital-backed companies increased employment by 6.8% in 2022, significantly higher than the 1.7% average job growth seen in the UK and Irish business population overall, Invest Europe finds in its new Private Equity at Work report. The fifth edition of the report published yesterday provides an updated analyses of #employment and #jobcreation data in the European #privateequity and #venturecapital industry. Key takeaways from the report include: ◾ 10.9 million jobs were backed by private equity across Europe in 2022, equivalent to 5% of total employment ◾ Almost a quarter (23%) of private capital-backed European jobs were found in UK & Ireland ◾ London employed over 745,000 people in private capital-backed jobs, while the industry supports over 270,000 roles in Yorkshire and the Humber ◾ Private capital was a significant supporter of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), representing over 20% of SME employment in the UK & Ireland Read the full report here - https://lnkd.in/epAxqWX

The Australian Tech Sector Market Insights Report for 2024-25 is Live! 💻 It’s been a year of highs and lows for Aussie tech, but there’s plenty to look forward to in 2025 and beyond. Despite ongoing hiring challenges, investment in IT projects shows no sign of slowing, reflecting a resilient and forward-thinking industry. Curious about what’s ahead for tech in Australia? Our report dives deep into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3wCVuKT #TalentWeb #TechInsights

☕ From Brexit to Bretzel 🥨 : Founding "Found" in Düsseldorf! After making Düsseldorf my home since March, I figured it was time to fully embrace life here—and what better way than launching my own company? I’m excited to introduce Found, a Recruitment team with a focus on three key areas: Technology, Finance, and ESG. Why those? Glad you asked... Technology: We're helping businesses find top talent to lead digital transformation, from AI to cloud computing and cybersecurity. Connecting innovators with companies ready to push boundaries. Finance: As finance evolves, we connect companies with experts who drive growth, navigate regulations, and future-proof their operations—from fintech to established institutions. ESG: Sustainability is the future of business. We place professionals passionate about building greener, more ethical companies in areas like corporate sustainability, renewable energy, and ethical investment. Why Düsseldorf? Well, besides falling in love with Fortuna 1895, Leberkäse and Kasematten (IYKYK), this city has quickly become home. It’s the perfect base for connecting talent across Germany's thriving business landscape. Being honest, after Brexit, setting up a company was one of the only plausible routes of immigration and living out a life long dream of mine. For my UK clients, don’t worry—DevRec Ltd will still be up and running in the meantime, but by the end of the year, the focus will shift fully to Found and EU roles as we wind things down on the GB side. At Found, we’re not just placing people in jobs—we’re helping businesses build the future of tech, finance, and sustainability. Here’s to new adventures in business and, of course, trying to master the language...is it Der, Die or Das for Nutella?! https://shorturl.at/JR2j1 (domain registration pending...😊) #FoundInDüsseldorf #TechRecruitment #FinanceRecruitment #ESG #BrexitPerks #BuildingTheFuture #DevRecToFound

The Australian Tech Sector Market Insights Report for 2024-25 is Live! 💻 It’s been a year of highs and lows for Aussie tech, but there’s plenty to look forward to in 2025 and beyond. Despite ongoing hiring challenges, investment in IT projects shows no sign of slowing, reflecting a resilient and forward-thinking industry. Curious about what’s ahead for tech in Australia? Our report dives deep into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3wCVuKT #TalentWeb #TechInsights

A message from Pioneer Search 💼 UK Autumn Budget Update 2024 - What It Means for Tech Talent in London? 💼 Despite all the anticipated negativity surrounding this week’s Autumn Budget announcement, we believe it has set a positive tone for the future of technology in the UK, bringing renewed focus on fostering innovation and nurturing top tech talent. The government’s commitment to building a robust tech ecosystem, especially in London, is clearer than ever, with major steps taken to strengthen our digital and technology landscape. Key highlights include expanded R&D tax incentives and increased investments in digital skills training, reflecting a future-oriented strategy to support growth, ingenuity, and expertise within the sector. These initiatives mean more than just policy changes—they’re opening doors for tech professionals and encouraging companies to think bigger, innovate faster, and scale smarter. At Pioneer Search, we see this as a pivotal moment for tech recruitment. The demand for strategic hires is set to rise as firms aim to maximise the potential of these new incentives. Now is the time for businesses to refine their talent strategy, ensuring they are equipped to attract, develop, and retain the skilled professionals who will shape the future of technology in the UK. So, to our vast network of tech professionals and forward-thinking companies, let’s make the most of this momentum! Pioneer Search is here to guide you through the opportunities ahead, connecting ambitious talent with visionary pioneers to drive the next wave of innovation. #NexusConnect #ConnectWithNexus #TechTalent #AutumnBudget2024 #Innovation #DigitalSkills #PioneerSearch #TechRecruitment #FutureOfTech #EC3 #LondonMarket

It was privilege to be asked by Chair, Louise Smith to speak at the Innovate Finance CEO Forum in London last week. It was a hugely engaging session with the member base representing many of the UKs top founders, CEOs and innovators in the FinTech industry. The presentation ended with us discussing four key pillars for Recruitment and Retention Strategy: - Talent Aquisition Excellence Including internal and external recruitment strategy to ensure wide access to diverse and emerging talent pools - Competitive Positioning Including employer branding, a competitive reward strategy that includes equity and growth incentives and differentiated and unique value propositions - Emerging Skills Alignment Including the identification of skills gaps, learning, development and succession planning strategies, fostering entrepreneurialism and academic partnerships - Retention Mastery Including purpose driven leadership, an authentic and inclusive ambitious people centric culture, in going investment in your people and more agile and legacy creation career opportunities compared to larger corporates. We also talked wider about the market and fintech ecosystem, acknowledging the increased proposition of investment in the UK Fintech market compared to Europe this year and increased successes and larger fundraises of the challenger banks resulting in even more rapid evolution of the sector driving demand for transformational leaders. Executive roles now require expertise in areas like blockchain, AI, and even more regulatory compliance, with companies competing fiercely for talent capable of scaling operations and fostering innovation. This talent race isn't limited to fintech; with wider sectors adopting more deep tech and regulatory change drawing from the same pool, intensifying competition. Across Europe, fintech hubs such as Berlin, Frankfurt, Paris, Dublin, and wider are leveraging supportive ecosystems, government incentives, and global talent to compete with London and the UK to further their own market position in payments, RegTech, and WealthTech. Amid this competition, executive search strategies must adapt. Recruitment is no longer about filling roles but aligning candidates with the entrepreneurial and growth-focused mindset required to thrive in high-growth sectors and London and the UK have to be seen as attractive career and life destinations for talent with the scale up and value creation experience that is sought after. Influencing government to stay tax and entrepreneurial business competitive, working with academia and businesses to develop and train the talent of the future, collaborating within the fintech and wider tech ecosystems and making sure you are as innovative, competitive and people focussed as you can be will be crucial to the success of this, exactly where organisations like Innovate Finance and leaders and influencers likes CEO Janine Hirt can add tremendous value. #fintech #executivesearch FWB #financialservices