Aster Talent is more than an executive search firm. We partner with funds to identify, assess, and grow high-performing leaders through executive search, talent advisory, and professional development.
We bring unparalleled market insight, speed, and precision built on decades of experience supporting alternative investment managers. Our networks run deep, our advice is informed, and our curiosity never stops.
We lead with empathy, integrity, and discretion. We listen. This is, above all, a people business built on trust and long-term relationships.
We deliver superior results working collaboratively and executing work as a team. How we work reflects our belief that clients and candidates benefit from the strength of our shared knowledge.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality, honesty, and accountability in everything we do.
We provide specialized solutions designed exclusively for the alternative investment industry — combining executive search, advisory, and leadership development to help firms build lasting advantage.
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HR/Talent
We support the full talent lifecycle from first-time HR hires to strategic capability building across the organization.
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HR/Talent
Aster Talent’s Human Capital/Talent Practice is known for supporting funds across AUM and strategy to hire and to develop world class Human Capital and Operating Partner Talent leaders.
We partner with organizations looking to hire first time Human Capital leaders, in addition to strategizing with leadership teams to build on these capabilities across various functional areas in support of the entire talent lifecycle.
We are proud to provide ongoing learning opportunities for Human Capital leaders including the Alternative Investment Human Capital Leadership Forum bringing together professionals for peer-networking and industry specific learning opportunities.
Admin Support
Recruits exceptional administrative professionals for funds, providing senior-level expertise, industry insight, and consultative guidance across all support needs.
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Admin Support
Aster Talent’s Admin/Support practice group focuses on recruiting support roles at all levels for the alternative investment industry. We work with funds across geography helping to recruit and develop the most sophisticated support teams in the industry.
Our team brings decades of experience ensuring every search is given senior level attention providing unparalleled thought partnership and assessment capabilities, an expansive network and unparalleled industry specific expertise.
Our approach is consultative in nature and in addition to our search abilities, we offer advice surrounding compensation, as well as structure and management of administrative staff.
Positions we recruit for:
We are proud to offer Professional Development opportunities designed specifically to Admin/Support staff at funds: Communicating with Impact, Technology Tips & Tricks, Enhancing Presence, and more.
To stay up to date on industry trends and learning opportunities specific to EAs, we invite Admin/Support talent to be part of our Executive Assistant Talent Network
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Human Capital/Talent
Helps funds hire and develop world-class HR leaders, supporting firmwide and portfolio-level talent strategy.
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Human Capital/Talent
Aster Talent’s Human Capital/Talent Practice is known for helping funds of all sizes to hire and to develop world class Human Capital leaders. We partner with funds of all sizes and strategies to hire first time Human Capital leaders, in addition to strategizing with organizations to build on these capabilities.
The Human Capital/Talent Practice places roles that on the GP level that support human capital strategies on the fund level as well as placing professionals that work in tandem with deal teams/value creation to support the portfolio.
We are proud to provide ongoing learning opportunities for Human Capital leaders including the Alternative Investment Human Capital Leadership Forum bringing together professionals for peer-networking and industry specific learning opportunities.
Positions we recruit for include:
Chief Human Resources Officer/Chief People Officer
Head of Talent
Operating Partner, Talent
In-House Recruiting - Front and Back Office
Human Capital Business Partner
Portfolio Talent Associate
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Emerging Human Capital Talent
Places and develops early-career HR professionals, providing industry-specific guidance to support their long-term growth.
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Emerging Human Capital Talent
The Emerging HR Leaders Practice at Aster Talent is dedicated to building the next generation of human capital leaders within the alternative investment space.
Our team partners with candidates from the undergraduate level through 10 years of experience, placing them in roles ranging from Coordinator to Manager across leading investment firms.
Beyond search, the practice is committed to supporting the professional growth of this emerging talent community. We host a series of development events and learning sessions throughout the year designed to educate candidates about the evolving world of human capital in finance.
Investor Marketing / Communications
Aster Talent specializes in placing exceptional Investor Relations, Marketing/Communications, Events, and Client Service talent for leading funds across the alternative investment industry.
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Investor Marketing / Communications
Aster Talent’s Investor Marketing/Communications Practice partners with funds to hire top-tier talent to support both Investor Relations, Marketing Communications/Events as well as Client Service.
Positions we recruit for:
Events Manager
Investor Relations/RFP Associate
Client Services Director
20+
of collective experience partnering with top private equity, hedge fund, and VC firms.
100%
referral-based client roster, Long-term trust and industry reputation.
200+
of successful placements across Human Capital, Admin/Support, Investor Relations, and Marketing/ Communications roles.
We partner with alternative investment firms to build high-performing administrative and human capital teams. Our structured approach ensures your non-investment professionals gain the critical skills needed to excel in fast-paced, high-performance environments.
