Case Study: a major European bank hires the right CFO for its secondaries private equity fund with March Consultants

Hiring a CFO for a Secondaries Private Equity Fund

The customer, a major European bank, required a CFO for its spin-off secondaries private equity fund. The challenge for March Consultants was to find an external hire who was not only technically skilled but also an exacting cultural fit for the close-knit firm and capable of growing with the ambitious business.

March Consultants conducted a forensic search of the private equity sector, meeting 45 potential candidates. The vendor's patient process, which leveraged its comprehensive network even during the Covid-19 lockdown, successfully identified a CFO who was an ideal cultural match. The client was confident this hire would add immediate value and develop in line with the firm's impressive trajectory.