Metis Search

Metis Search is a financial recruitment company established in 2016, specialising in front office staff placement for investment banks and alternative investment funds. The company has quickly established itself as a leading provider of recruitment solutions by prioritising a people-first approach, listening to and understanding the needs of both hiring clients and candidates. Metis Search has assisted in hiring exceptional talent for some of the largest global companies through to small startups, with a particular focus on connecting professionals with opportunities in their core sectors.

The company specialises across multiple financial disciplines including private equity, hedge funds, investment banking and advisory, real assets, infrastructure funds, real estate funds, structured finance, and credit. Within these sectors, Metis Search covers specific areas such as mergers and acquisitions, debt, fund placement, investor relations, fundraising, distressed and special situations, mezzanine capital, direct lending, equity long/short strategies, event-driven investing, merger arbitrage, and convertible arbitrage. The recruitment team has deep expertise in placement across buyout, mid-market, growth equity, venture capital, and various credit and asset management specialisations.

Metis Search operates from offices in London and New York, serving a global client base with a high-quality team of professionals dedicated to their areas of expertise. The company's philosophy centres on assembling people with passion, talent, and commitment to deliver exceptional service. Clients choose Metis Search for their deep market knowledge, understanding of both current and future career aspirations within the financial sector, and their ability to source candidates from investment banking, accounting, consulting, and equivalent backgrounds seeking to transition into alternative investment platforms.