Investment Management Agencies
Specialist Recruitment for Leading Asset Managers
ISE Partners is one of the UK’s most respected investment management agencies, trusted by leading global asset managers, boutique firms, sovereign wealth funds and private wealth houses. We understand the unique pace, pressure and precision of the investment management world and we deliver business support talent who thrive within it.
Our expertise spans front‑of‑house, administrative and operational roles, ensuring your investment teams are supported by professionals with exceptional communication skills, resilience and commercial awareness. With long-standing relationships across the buy‑side, we are known for providing support staff who enhance productivity, strengthen team dynamics and uphold the high standards expected within this competitive sector.
Our team of investment management recruiters works exclusively with buy side firms, ensuring we understand the pace, standards and discretion required in the investment environment. We deliver business support professionals across:
• Executive Assistants & Personal Assistants
• Team Assistants & Department Coordinators
• Receptionists & Front of House Specialists
• Office Managers & Administrative Managers
• Investor Relations Support & CRM Assistants
• Entry Level Administrators & Operations Assistants
Our investment management headhunters work closely with C suite leaders and investment executives to secure senior support professionals who operate with confidence, discretion and exceptional judgement.
We specialise in appointing:
• Senior EAs with board-level and global stakeholder exposure
• Chiefs of Staff and senior administrative leads
• High-performance assistants for complex, multi disciplinary investment teams
These roles require individuals who can handle sensitive information, anticipate needs and deliver consistently under pressure, qualities we rigorously assess throughout the search process.
Why Investment Firms Choose Us
From the largest sovereign wealth funds to the smallest private wealth boutiques, our consultants have built deep, enduring relationships and enviable talent pools across the investment ecosystem.
For more than a decade, we have supported one of the world’s largest pension funds through its ambitious European expansion, placing exceptional support professionals who have grown with the organisation. Our network of senior Team Assistants and Executive Assistants all bring financial services experience, ensuring they understand the language, pace and expectations of investment management.
Deep buy side understanding
In operation since 2007, our consultants bring nearly two decades of experience supporting front, middle and back office functions across investment management. This deep sector familiarity allows us to anticipate client needs, recognise the behaviours and competencies that drive success, and consistently identify talent who can integrate seamlessly into the fast paced buy side landscape.
Extensive professional networks
Our long history within the investment sector has allowed us to build extensive, carefully curated networks of business support professionals who are highly regarded across financial services. We maintain ongoing relationships with candidates at every level, enabling us to deliver exceptional shortlists quickly and confidently.
Fast, accurate shortlists
Every search begins with a tailored, consultative briefing, enabling us to map the market with precision. We consider not only technical capability but cultural alignment, communication style, and the personality traits essential for success in investment management.
Long term partnerships
We pride ourselves on building enduring partnerships that span years, not hiring cycles. Many of the firms we support today have worked with us since our earliest days, relying on our consistent delivery, discretion and deep understanding of their evolving needs.