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We share what we genuinely see: candid market intelligence, hiring strategy and the talent trends shaping private capital.

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Salary surveys, market updates, career advice and firm news published since 2018, kept here in full for reference.

The Execution Imperative: Why Operational Value Creation is Private Equity’s New Competitive Advantage

Discover how Carnegie Consulting and Greenfield have joined forces to offer ‘glocal’ recruitment across London and Luxembourg’s private markets. Our
December 22, 2025

Navigating the New Equilibrium: Private Markets Compensation Trends for 2025-2026

Discover how Carnegie Consulting and Greenfield have joined forces to offer ‘glocal’ recruitment across London and Luxembourg’s private markets. Our
November 3, 2025

Why Glocal Recruitment Partnerships Are Transforming UK & European Finance Hiring in 2025

Discover how Carnegie Consulting and Greenfield have joined forces to offer ‘glocal’ recruitment across London and Luxembourg’s private markets. Our
July 29, 2025

The Rise of Hybrid and Contract Hire & Payroll in Finance: Trends, Stats, and Strategies

Explore how hybrid and flexible work models are transforming private equity, accounting, and wealth management—featuring key stats, expert insights, and
July 29, 2025

Turning Regulatory Challenges into Competitive Advantage: How Targeted Recruitment Drives Success in Financial Services

Explore how hybrid and flexible work models are transforming private equity, accounting, and wealth management—featuring key stats, expert insights, and
May 27, 2025

The Rise of Hybrid and Flexible Work in Finance: Trends, Stats, and Strategies

Discover the latest hybrid work finance 2025 trends transforming private equity, accounting, and wealth management. This comprehensive guide explores flexible
February 3, 2025
Knowledge Base

The career library.

Definitive guides for finance professionals looking to understand, break into and progress within private equity, written from more than twenty years at the heart of the market.

01
Private Equity 101

What is private equity? How does it work? Is it a good career choice? An insider’s introduction to one of the main pillars of the global economy.

02
Career Advice

Private Equity is a prestigious but highly competitive path. Your CV needs to make an outstanding impression from the very first glance.

03
Finance & Operations
Finance functions in private equity provide rewarding career options and clear routes to the C-Suite. We explore fund vs corporate accounting and typical progression paths.
04
Investment
Securing an investment role in private equity is fiercely competitive. A step-by-step guide to positioning yourself for a PE associate role.
05
Business Support

Business support roles play a critical part in the smooth running of a firm. Exceptional standards, strong soft skills, and sector experience are key.

06
Human Resources

HR in private equity requires ambitious generalists who can handle both operational detail and strategic business alignment.

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