How is High Country: Private Equity Search different from general recruiters?

All team members have dedicated long-term careers in PE search—not general recruiting. They understand fund-level metrics, exit strategies, deal flow, and the specific skill progression needed for PE success, ensuring candidates are positioned strategically.

Does High Country: Private Equity Search work with emerging PE firms?

Yes, the team has particular strength connecting candidates with emerging managers raising inaugural funds and established platforms launching new vehicles and strategies in 2026 and beyond.

What support do candidates receive beyond job placement?

High Country believes in long-term partnerships. Candidates receive ongoing career guidance, strategic positioning advice, and continued support as they advance within the PE industry.

Is High Country: Private Equity Search a national or local firm?

The parent company has built a strong local business with an increasingly national reach. This combination provides candidates with both deep market knowledge and access to PE opportunities across the country.

High Country: Private Equity Search

4.8 ★

A High Country Search Group Company

highcountrysearch.com

Location

High Country region (Private Equity focus)

Size

Part of High Country Search Group (11-50 employees)

Revenue

Unknown / Non-Applicable

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Founded

2002

Location

High Country region (Private Equity focus)

Size

Part of High Country Search Group (11-50 employees)

Revenue

Unknown / Non-Applicable

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Founded

2002

High Country: Private Equity Search represents a specialized division of High Country Search Group, dedicated to connecting top-tier investment professionals with leading private equity firms across the nation. This subsidiary focuses exclusively on the high-stakes world of private equity recruitment, matching exceptional candidates with growth-stage PE firms, emerging fund managers, and established investment platforms. By combining deep industry expertise with High Country's commitment to excellence and integrity, this division has become a trusted partner for PE firms seeking portfolio managers, investment officers, asset managers, and capital markets professionals.

Private Equity Market Expertise

The Private Equity Search team specializes in understanding the unique talent needs of PE firms at every stage-from emerging managers raising inaugural funds to established platforms launching new vehicles and strategies. With particular strength in identifying candidates for portfolio strategy, asset management oversight, investor relations, and investment execution roles, the team understands the nuanced skill sets required for success in real estate PE, operational PE, and growth equity. This deep specialization means candidates and clients benefit from recruiters who speak the language of IRR targets, equity multiples, fund-level metrics, and exit strategy alignment.

Why Job Seekers Choose High Country: Private Equity Search

Industry-Specific Expertise: Recruiters with dedicated careers in PE search, not generalists
Long-Term Partnership Approach: Placement support extends beyond hire date with ongoing career guidance
Access to Growth Opportunities: Connections to emerging PE firms raising new capital and launching 2026+ strategies
Integrity-Driven Process: Transparent communication and ethical practices throughout recruitment
National Network: Increasingly national reach combined with local market knowledge
Strategic Career Positioning: Guidance on portfolio experience, deal flow, and advancement within PE

Career Advancement In Private Equity

Professionals working with High Country: Private Equity Search gain more than just job placement-they gain a strategic partner invested in their long-term success within the PE industry. Whether advancing from analyst to associate, transitioning from operations into investment roles, or moving between PE platforms, the team's deep understanding of career trajectories within private equity ensures candidates are positioned for meaningful growth. The organization's commitment to nurturing long-term relationships means ongoing support as your PE career evolves.

Mission

Connect exceptional investment professionals with leading private equity firms through specialized, integrity-driven recruitment that builds lasting partnerships and drives career success in the PE industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The team specializes in portfolio managers, investment officers, asset managers, capital markets professionals, investor relations specialists, and acquisitions roles across real estate PE, operational PE, and growth equity platforms.

Jobs for High Country: Private Equity Search in United States

High Country: Private Equity Search
10261 New York, NY
3 days ago

High Country: Private Equity Search

A High Country Search Group Company

Vice President Portfolio Management

10261 New York, NY · 3 days ago

Website:highcountrysearch.com

Size:Part of High Country Search Group (11-50 employees)

Description

This is an exciting and highly dynamic opportunity to join a growing real estate PE firm. Our client has less than 5B of AuM but they recently raised a large fund and will be launching new vehicles and strategies in 2026.

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, this is a critical, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of investment strategy, asset management, capital markets, and investor relations. You will be the steward of the overall fund performance, ensuring that individual asset business plans align with the broader fund objectives and investor mandates. The exact specs and functions of this role will depend on the candidate selected, but below is a reasonable expectation of the responsibilities -

Portfolio Strategy & Performance

Oversee and direct the strategic business plans for the entire portfolio of investments across various product types (e.g., multifamily, office, industrial).
Continuously monitor and evaluate the financial and operational performance of the portfolio against underwriting models, budget, and fund-level return targets (e.g., IRR, Equity Multiple).
Identify and flag portfolio-level risks and opportunities-such as over-concentration in a specific market or property type-and recommend mitigating actions or strategic adjustments.

Asset Management Oversight & Value Creation

Work closely with the Asset Management and Property Management teams to review and approve annual operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and major leasing strategies.
Drive value-creation initiatives at the asset level, ensuring the execution aligns with the timing of the fund's projected exit strategy.
Conduct periodic hold/sell/refinance analyses on investments, making data-driven recommendations to senior leadership and the Investment Committee to maximize investor returns.

Financial Reporting & Investor Relations

Manage and enhance the investor reporting platform, producing detailed, high-quality quarterly and annual reports that analyze fund and portfolio performance.
Act as a key liaison to Limited Partners (LPs), addressing performance inquiries and presenting portfolio strategy and results.
Partner with Accounting/Finance/Capital Markets on fund-level activities, including cash flow forecasting, debt strategy, capital calls, and distributions.

Investment & Exit Support

Provide strategic input to the Acquisitions team on pipeline deals, including underwriting assumptions, market trends, and how a new acquisition will impact the overall fund-level metrics and risk profile.
Lead the due diligence and execution of major dispositions and refinancing across the portfolio.