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Carnegie Consulting & Greenfield Strategic Partnership

Combining London and Luxembourg market leadership to solve complex finance recruitment challenges and capitalize on European growth opportunities

Established in 2006, Carnegie Consulting in London and Greenfield in Luxembourg (est. 2008) have formed a dynamic alliance to address the rising demand for specialized finance talent across Europe. This partnership unites Carnegie's deep private equity and hedge fund network with Greenfield's niche expertise in alternative investment operations and compliance recruitment.

€5T Luxembourg AUM
1,200+ London PE Funds
30% Faster Fill Times
25% Cost Reduction

European Market Opportunity

The European finance sector is expected to grow by 5.2% in 2025, with Luxembourg and London remaining top hubs for private markets. Firms face fierce competition for compliance officers, portfolio managers and operational specialists.

  • Luxembourg: Over €5 trillion in AUM, high demand for fund governance roles and regulatory compliance specialists
  • London: Europe's largest private equity center, with 1,200+ active funds seeking top-tier talent
  • Cross-border hiring: 74% of firms cite regulatory complexity as their primary recruitment challenge
  • Market growth: 68% of financial services organizations plan to increase contract hires to maintain agility

Addressing Key Recruitment Challenges

In our combined decades of experience, private equity and asset management clients consistently highlight these critical pain points:

  • Lengthy time-to-hire: Internal processes often exceed 90 days for specialist roles, missing critical deal windows
  • Regulatory hurdles: MiFID II, IR35 and GDPR complexities slow onboarding and increase compliance risks
  • Fragmented candidate experience: Inconsistent communication undermines employer brand and candidate quality
  • Cost inflation: Ad-hoc recruitment drives up agency fees by 20-30% while delivering inconsistent results

Our glocal model streamlines these challenges through a single coordinated team, standardized compliance frameworks and a unified candidate journey—slashing average fill times by 30% and reducing cost-per-hire by up to 25%.

Partnership Benefits

Scalable Hiring Solutions

Easily ramp up recruitment for new fund launches or market expansions without inflating internal overheads or compromising quality

Cross-Border Compliance

Dedicated specialists ensure full alignment with multi-jurisdictional regulations and provide audit-ready documentation

Market Intelligence

Leverage real-time salary benchmarks and talent analytics to make proactive, data-driven hiring decisions

Enhanced Employer Brand

Deliver consistent, high-touch candidate experiences that strengthen your reputation across European markets

Why Choose Our Partnership?

Proven Track Record

Nearly two decades of successful partnerships with leading PE firms, asset managers, and hedge funds across Europe

Specialized Expertise

Deep understanding of alternative investment operations, compliance requirements, and regulatory landscapes

Unified Approach

Single point of contact with coordinated teams delivering consistent service across London and Luxembourg

Strategic Partnership

Long-term relationships focused on understanding your business needs and delivering sustainable talent solutions

Partner with Us for European Recruitment Excellence

Transform your private markets talent strategy with our London-Luxembourg partnership. Contact Carnegie Consulting to explore how we can streamline hiring, ensure compliance, and drive competitive advantage across European markets.

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4.8 97 reviews

Operations Analyst at leading Asset Manager
"I can’t recommend Guy and Carnegie Consulting enough. Friendly, approachable, and professional; he did everything in his power to make the recruiting process as smooth as possible. Thanks Guy."
Catherine Davies, Head of Talent, Resourcing & Development, Tilney Group Ltd
"I have known Darren Reuben at Carnegie for over 20 years, I worked with him on a retained search for a senior Finance hire. This process ran incredibly well and I have since used Carnegie to hire two further positions within our business through Guy Steel and John Amey"
HR Director; Private Equity
"I worked with Richard on a number of occasions on finance and finance related roles. He was attentive, diligent and above all very focussed on our needs. He conducted searches with intelligence, utter integrity and was always professional and constructive. Consultants like him are a rare commodity."
HR Professional; Investment Management
"I found John Amey through a recommendation from a colleague I trust and respect. I am deeply satisfied with his care and professionalism. His relationship-based, high touch approach means less waste in resources and faster time to fill, which benefit all parties involved. I highly recommend engaging John for your recruitment needs."
Executive Assistant - Market Leading Direct Lending Firm
"Can’t recommend Carnegie highly enough! Clare was so efficient, thanks to her, just a few days after registering with her I started a job, that turned out to be my dream job at my dream company. Thank you again for your support, the recruitment industry needs more like you!"
Credit Portfolio Manager: Structured Lending – Football Finance
"Guy was extremely personable and supportive throughout the whole recruitment process. He was able to guide and advise me on key steps in securing a role, and I would definitely recommend Carnegie to peers in searching for new roles"
Private Equity Client & Candidate
I have known Darren and the team at Carnegie for many years now and have worked with them on a couple of fronts. For peers in the industry I also either recommend them to Darren if they are looking for a role personally or within their firm. Darren has been a great sounding board for us when we have been thinking about building the team out. Lastly, Darren is incredibly responsive, understands the candidates/companies needs"
Director; Real Estate Private Equity
"Richard is one of the most professional headhunters I have met. He also is extremely competent when it comes to negotiating the terms of an employment contract. If you are a company looking to recruit or a job seeker, I would highly recommend you speak to Richard. You will not be disappointed! He is smart, to the point, and very quick with execution."
George Ault
John Hindley at Carnegie placed me into my first private equity accounting role. He could not have been more understanding of what I was looking for. He provided great insight and advice and was very easy to communicate with throughout the process - a very nice guy. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a similar role - thank you John.
Karen Barnett Head of Human Resources at Merian Global Investors (formerly Old Mutual Global Investors); Karen was a client of Guy’s
“I have worked with Guy for over 10 years as our recruitment partner. He is an exceptionally good consultant, reliable, straightforward and gives you confidence that he will deliver. I can highly recommend Guy as someone that you would want recruiting for your business..”
COO; Asset Manager
"We have worked with Carnegie on a number of different assignments, including a number of Equity Research Roles, Sales & Marketing and the Private Client business. Carnegie has consistently provided a very high level of service and has demonstrated a very good understanding of our business and its recruitment needs."
Head of Finance & IT; Hospitality
"I have been in touch with Andrew for several years, and he assisted me with placing a good interim senior finance professional at very short notice. Andrew is very professional and well connected."
COO, Investment Management / Private Equity Boutique
“Guy is very well connected in the asset management industry, helping him source unique roles. He took the time to really understand my skills, experience, and aspirations. Guy was a pleasure to work with, and made the whole process very straightforward”
PM; Hedge Fund
"Guy has now successfully recruited 3 analysts into my team. He understands what we need as a business and, more importantly, gets that vital ingredient which is, of course, cultural fit. If you are looking to recruit a good PM team – look no further!"
Head of Performance, Global Asset Manager
"Guy’s approach to recruitment is perfect in my view. He goes out of his way to understand not only the company’s requirements in detail, but also those of the candidates, at which point he carefully selects the best candidates for the roles which ensure that everyone is happy. Guy is always the first person I go to when I am looking for someone new in the team."
CEO; Hospitality
"I have known and worked with Andrew for some time now and have always found him to be incredibly diligent and meticulous in his approach to business. Always personable and professional; Andrew builds and maintains very strong relationships with individuals, which drives loyalty and new opportunities."
Finance VP; Real Estate Private Equity
"Richard has been pleasure to work with and has extensive knowledge of the industry. He has always been readily available to discuss any aspects of my career and job progression and provided sound and valuable advice. His job recommendations were always in line with my own requirements. I look forward to working with him further in the future."
Senior HR Manager, Private Equity
"Darren has a thoughtful and constructive approach to each stage of the process. He gave me thorough briefings so I had a full understanding of the organisation."
CFO; Hospitality
"I had the opportunity to deal with Andrew as an executive candidate in the context of a cross-border assignment he was managing. I much appreciated Andrew’s availability, openness and care. I would definitely work with him again in either recruiter’s or recruitee’s positions."
Christopher Kirby
Chris is the stand-out recruiter for me both as a potential employer and as a candidate. I have receommended him to a number of colleagues over the years and the introduction has always ended postively. His down to earth and calm manner is a breath of fresh air from the hard sell competition and is proven to be far more successful as well"
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