Peter Tannenbaum

A financial services focus

Peter leads a boutique recruiting firm serving investment managers, hedge funds, private equity and private credit businesses, banks, wealth management firms, RIAs, family offices and other financial organizations. Traditional financial services, particularly the buy side, remains central to Ramax’s work, alongside the evolving needs of wealth and advisory businesses.

That focus extends across functions and levels of responsibility. A search may involve finance and accounting, legal, compliance, risk, operations, investments, investor relations, technology or human resources. The starting point is the business need and the work the person will own.

The perspective behind the articles

Peter writes about hiring, compensation, recruiting and career decisions in financial services. His articles explore practical questions: what an employer needs from a role, how candidates can evaluate an opportunity, and which details deserve a closer conversation before either side makes a decision.

Market research and compensation articles identify their sources and review dates. Examples described as hypothetical are illustrations. They are intended to help readers think through a situation, rather than stand in for advice about a particular firm, offer or career move.

Selected articles by Peter

• Before Your Hedge Fund Adds Another Senior Hire, Map the Work
• Private Equity Finance Hiring: What Sits Beyond the Fund Accounting?
• Wealth Wednesdays: Does This Hire Really Need a Book of Business?

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Discuss a search or a career decision

Ramax is based in New York and works nationwide. Conversations can include local searches, relocation, and remote or hybrid opportunities where the employer and role allow them.

If a short conversation would be useful, contact Peter and the Ramax team or schedule a conversation with Peter. You can also learn more about Ramax.