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

News & Events

From the Carnegie archive.

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

2024/2025 Salary Survey: Key Trends in Boutique Finance Recruitment in London

January 4, 2025

Talent Shortages in Finance Sector; Winning Strategies

Bridge the Talent Gap in Finance with Expert Recruitment The finance industry is facing unprecedented talent shortages, especially in specialised
October 14, 2024

Pay Transparency in the Finance Sector: A Shift Towards Fairness in 2024 and Beyond

Discover how pay transparency is reshaping the finance sector in 2024. Learn about new legislation, societal demands, and how the
August 23, 2024

2024 Hiring Trends: The Rise of Temporary, Contract, and Payrolling Solutions

Discover top talent with Carnegie Consulting’s expert recruitment services. Specialising in temporary, contract, and payrolling solutions.
August 5, 2024

Vital Strategic Insights for 2024 and Predictions for 2025 Financial Market Trends: US and UK Landscape

Financial Market Trends; As we move into the second half of 2024, the financial markets in the US and UK
July 1, 2024

Guy Steel Takes on the London Marathon MyWay 2024 for Help for Heroes

Join Guy Steel, Founder of Carnegie Consulting, as he embarks on the London Marathon MyWay 2024 to support Help for
April 15, 2024
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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