Precision Talent for
Alternative Investments.
Scaling world‑class investment platforms with specialist search. We connect exceptional talent with leading hedge funds and private equity firms through a founder‑led, precision‑driven approach.
Specialist search, delivered by experts.
Centro Talent delivers founder‑run search across the engineering spine of modern hedge funds — platform, data, quant engineering and execution — alongside finance and operations hiring for private equity. We work with a sharp eye for detail and a clear understanding of what these roles demand across both sides of the business.
Who we work with..
Systematic Hedge Funds
Identifying elite technical talent for data-driven strategies and high-frequency execution environments.
Multi-Strategy Funds
Sourcing cross-asset investment professionals and robust operational leadership for global scale.
Proprietary Trading Firms
Connecting market-making specialists and ultra-low latency engineers with industry-leading firms.
Private Equity Funds
Strategic search for investment associates through to operating partners across the fund lifecycle.
Private Credit
Deploying expertise to find specialised originators and underwriters in the evolving direct lending space.
Venture Capital
Partnering with early-stage and growth funds to secure visionary investors and portfolio architects.
Who we work with..
Identifying elite technical talent for data-driven strategies and high-frequency execution environments.
Systematic Hedge Funds
Sourcing cross-asset investment professionals and robust operational leadership for global scale.
Multi-Strategy Funds
Connecting market-making specialists and ultra-low latency engineers with industry-leading firms.
Proprietary Trading Firms
Strategic search for investment associates through to operating partners across the fund lifecycle.
Private Equity Funds
Deploying expertise to find specialised originators and underwriters in the evolving direct lending space.
Private Credit
Partnering with early-stage and growth funds to secure visionary investors and portfolio architects.
Venture Capital
Our Strategic Focus
High-Impact Placements
We specialise in sourcing the top 1% of talent for mission-critical roles. By focusing on quality over volume, we ensure that every candidate we present is capable of driving measurable value for your platform.
We Speak the Language
Our search process is built on technical proficiency. We speak the language of both the trading desk and the back office, allowing us to de-risk your hiring process by conducting deep, multi-stage skill assessments.
Founder-Led Accountability
We operate as an extension of your firm. As we are a founder-led boutique, you receive direct partner attention on every mandate, ensuring total alignment with your firm’s culture and investment goals.
Meet our Team.
Oli Alexander
Co-Founder
Oli specialises in Quant Tech. Oli partners with elite firms to secure the technical talent required for ultra-low latency trading and scalable buy-side infrastructure.
Harry Hays
Co-Founder
Harry specialises in Private Equity operations. Harry secures elite talent across Finance and Mid-Office functions for the world’s leading investment platforms.
Meet our Co-Founders
Meet our Co-Founders
Meet the Team
Oli Alexander
Co-Founder
Oli specialises in Quant Tech. Oli partners with elite firms to secure the technical talent required for ultra-low latency trading and scalable buy-side infrastructure.
Harry Hays
Co-Founder
Harry specialises in Private Equity operations. Harry secures elite talent across Finance and Mid-Office functions for the world’s leading investment platforms.
Contact Us.
+44(0)7769 603208
Contact
128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
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