New York private equity partners have seen a notable decrease in lateral moves, with only nine reported in the first half of 2025, less than half of 2024's figures. Economic factors such as geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs, and rising interest rates have contributed to a cautious hiring atmosphere. The increase in private equity deal values by 28.7% contrasts with firms' hesitance to expand their ranks significantly due to the high costs associated with partner pay and uncertain revenue contributions from new hires. Despite this, there remains a desire for strong private equity business portfolios in talent acquisition.
In the first half of 2025, there were only nine partner moves for New York private equity partners—less than 50% of the 2024 total, indicating cautious hiring.
Despite a 28.7% increase in total value of private equity deals this year, the hiring of PE partners remains cautious due to economic uncertainties.
With partner paydays higher than ever, firms are being circumspect about who they add to their ranks, reflecting a trend towards cautious hiring.
There may not be a hiring frenzy for private equity partners, but there is still an appetite for applicants with a strong PE book of business.
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