Leading Hedge Fund Recruiters NYC
Rutherford has been known as a leading hedge fund recruitment firm for over a decade now, specialising in sourcing top talent in the compliance, legal, cyber security and operations sectors for some of the most renowned financial services firms in New York.
The hedge fund industry has seen a continued growth over the past five years, which can be due to the resurgence of returns and performance in the space. As a result, we have seen a sharp increase in hedge fund compliance recruitment needs from clients. We have also noticed a strong growth within the hedge fund legal recruitment sector, with top legal professionals increasingly expressing an interest to join the industry.
Why Choose Rutherford Search For Your Hedge Fund Recruitment
| | Specialist Knowledge of the Hedge Fund Sector | | | Access to Senior Talent Across Hedge Funds |
| | With a decade of experience across global financial services, our team has developed a nuanced understanding of hedge fund structures, regulatory priorities, and operational demands. We regularly place professionals into long or short equity funds, macro strategies, credit platforms and multi-strategy vehicles, matching technical expertise with cultural alignment. | | | We maintain an active and qualified network of hedge fund professionals spanning legal, compliance, risk, and operations. Our approach is discreet, targeted, and informed by ongoing market intelligence, allowing us to deliver strategic hires who support fund stability and growth. |
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| | Tailored Search Strategies | | | Long-Term Search Partnership |
| | No two hedge funds are alike. Whether you’re seeking to build out a governance function, appoint a General Counsel, or enhance your operational leadership, we tailor each search to reflect the fund’s structure, mandate, and pace of growth. | | | We view recruitment as a long-term partnership. Our consultants provide continued support as funds evolve, whether scaling across jurisdictions, responding to regulatory shifts, or undergoing restructuring. Rutherford remains a trusted advisor throughout your hiring lifecycle. |
Choosing the right search partner is critical in the hedge fund space, where discretion, agility, and sector expertise matter. Rutherford is an executive search firm with a long-standing focus on the financial services industry, placing senior professionals - including portfolio managers and control function specialists - across compliance, legal, risk, and operations for hedge funds operating in complex and highly regulated environments. Our deep market knowledge and access to proven hedge fund talent make us a trusted advisor to both established funds and emerging platforms.
Looking For a Top Hedge Fund Recruiting Firm to Find Your Next Job?
If you are actively looking for hedge fund jobs within our core specialisms, head over to our current vacancies and peruse your options. Whether you are looking for hedge fund compliance officer jobs, roles within the sector in cyber security, operations or in-house legal or even hedge fund risk management jobs, make sure to look at our vacancies page as we constantly have new positions in the sector.
Alternatively, you can also speak to our consultants for a confidential conversation around your background and your next career move.
Meet our Hedge Fund Recruitment Specialists
If a move within the hedge fund space is of interest to you, then get in touch with Rutherford's Consultants for a confidential conversation. Whether you are looking for broad hedge fund compliance jobs or something more specific such as hedge fund legal counsel jobs, our Consultants will be able to guide you through your search.
See below Rutherford's Consultants who specialise in the hedge fund market. Get in touch with them today to go through their current vacancies in the space.
Rutherford's Hedge Fund Compliance, Legal and Financial Crime Recruiters
Rutherford's hedge fund recruiters are known for their expertise in the regulatory space, offering candidates some of the most sought after hedge fund jobs within compliance, legal and financial crime. If you are seeking a regulatory position for your next career move, make sure to contact one of Rutherford's specialist hedge fund recruiters.
 | Jackson BakerDirector, Consultant |
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.jpg) | Sam O'SullivanPrincipal Consultant |
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 | Octavian DonnellyPrincipal Consultant |
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 | Liam LynchResearcher |
