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Selecting a C-suite or senior leader for a family office is one of the most pivotal decisions a Principal can make. The individuals who hold these positions bear great responsibility: shaping investment strategy, safeguarding wealth across generations and carrying the values of the family into every decision they make. Finding the right person is vital for the continued success of the office, and this senior family office executive search process demands exceptional judgment, discretion and a network built on genuine relationships.
Tiger Private’s senior family office recruitment is led by David Morel, Tiger’s CEO and Founder. With deep roots across the global family office community, David and his team work directly with Principals and family office boards to identify and secure exceptional senior talent worldwide.
We work with single-family offices, multi-family offices and the advisors who serve them from our office bases in London, New York, Dubai, Dublin and Zurich.
HIRE STAFFAt this level, you should expect a consultative approach led by the most senior recruitment professionals in the field. David Morel leads Tiger Private’s senior mandates personally, bringing his extensive network, relationships and expertise from the very first conversation.
With over 25 years of recruitment experience and nearly a decade specialising in family office hiring, Tiger has built trusted relationships on both sides of the market. Our reach extends across single and multi-family offices globally, and our reputation for discretion means that the strongest professionals in the industry, many of whom are not actively seeking a move, are willing to engage with us in confidence.
Senior family office searches require a level of care that goes beyond standard recruitment practices. Our consultants manage every search with the utmost discretion, protecting the identity of both the family and the candidate throughout the process. Non-disclosure agreements can be arranged upon request.
Our approach at this level is always proactive. We do not rely on job boards or reactive applications. We are constantly mapping the market to identify the right individuals and approach them directly, presenting the role to people who may never have seen it otherwise.
BEGIN A CONFIDENTAL CONVERSATIONFrom consolidated reporting and tax structuring to treasury management and compliance, the CFO of an established family office should bring the very highest level of technical excellence and exceptional trust built with the Principal. We source CFOs with extensive private wealth and family office experience.
Responsible for the oversight and direction of the family’s investment portfolio across asset classes, geographies and structures. We work with CIOs who bring experience across private markets, public equities and direct investments.
The COO ensures the family office functions with the rigour and efficiency of an institutional operation. We place individuals who understand both the commercial and personal dimensions of the role and the unique demands of a Principal-led office.
At the most senior level, a chief of staff is a trusted extension of the Principal. They manage complex operations, relationships and define strategic priorities across the office and household. We distinguish clearly between operational and senior Principal-level appointments.
Legal oversight at the Principal level, covering entity structuring, regulatory compliance, philanthropy, succession and cross-jurisdictional matters. We identify senior legal professionals with the breadth of experience this role demands.
The most senior operational figure in the office, responsible for overseeing all functions across investment and finance, family governance and estate management. Tiger Private sources leaders who can seamlessly align the office’s strategy with the family’s long-term vision.
Experienced investment professionals responsible for managing, analysing and executing strategies across the family’s portfolio. Tiger Private places individuals with strong track records in direct investment, fund selection and asset allocation within a family office or institutional context.
HIRE FAMILY OFFICE STAFFA senior family office executive search requires absolute precision and trust on both sides. We have outlined our approach to each requirement we receive:
We take our time to understand the intricate requirements of the role, as well as the family office culture, the Principal’s working style and the soft skills that will make this appointment a success.
We conduct a thorough mapping of the relevant market pool, identifying the strongest individuals, including those who may not yet be actively searching.
All approaches to prospective candidates are made with care and confidentiality. Professionals are never told more than what is completely necessary at this stage of the process.
Every individual that we present to you is always met by a Tiger Private consultant, assessed in depth and benchmarked against the brief. We provide detailed candidate profiles, not simply a standalone CV.
We can conduct thorough reference checks for the successful candidate before they start. Drawing on our consultants’ extensive experience working with family office Principals, we are well placed to identify any concerns or misalignments at this stage, rather than further down the process.
We can advise on the interview and selection process, providing objective guidance throughout. Your consultant is available to both the employer and the candidate at every stage.
We manage the offer process and remain engaged throughout the onboarding process to ensure the placement settles well on both sides.
The best person for your role may not be in your city, or even your country. Tiger Private operates internationally from offices in London, New York, Dubai, Dublin and Zurich, giving us direct reach into the markets where senior family office talent is situated.
We are experienced in placing candidates into internationally mobile roles, cross-border structures and family offices managing assets across multiple jurisdictions. Wherever in the world you need to source senior family office staff, we have the relationships and the network to assist.
contact usDavid Morel founded Tiger Recruitment in 2001 and has spent over 25 years building one of the most respected recruitment businesses in the private and corporate staffing market. As CEO, he has led Tiger’s growth into a global agency with offices across London, New York, Dubai, Dublin and Zurich, building a reputation for quality and discretion over many years.
David personally leads Tiger Private’s senior family office search practice, working directly with Principals and family office leadership teams on their most sensitive appointments. His network spans single and multi-family offices globally, and he has a deep understanding of both the investment and skills required for these roles.
If you are considering a senior appointment and would value a confidential conversation, David would welcome the opportunity to speak directly.
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Our senior family office recruitment practice focuses exclusively on executive and leadership appointments. For hires across all levels of family office staffing, including executive assistants, private PAs, financial controllers and more, our wider Tiger Private team is on hand to assist.
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Senior family office appointments require absolute discretion from the first contact. Whether you have a defined brief already or are at an earlier stage of workforce planning, we welcome the opportunity to speak in confidence.
GET IN TOUCHExecutive search is a proactive, research-led process. Rather than advertising a role and managing applications, we identify and approach the strongest individuals in the market directly, including those who are not actively looking, as the best candidates for these roles are rarely found on job boards.
Discretion is built into every stage of our process. We do not disclose the identity of the family or the office without consent, and we approach candidates with the highest levels of care. Non-disclosure agreements can be arranged for any mandate.
We discuss our approach and fees directly with clients, tailored to the nature and complexity of the search. Please get in touch to speak with us in confidence.