Selecting the right recruitment partner is crucial for an organisation’s success and growth, this is particularly true in the Family Office world. As a result of the unique nature of the Family Office industry, Family Office recruitment is very nuanced and full of challenges and intricacies.

Family Offices typically have a small scale of operation and may lack the infrastructure, time, or knowledge for recruiting staff. At the same time, Family Offices are sophisticated entities that warrant high-calibre professionals with versatile skills. Therefore, it is vital for Family Offices to collaborate with external service providers to fill open positions.

Agreus stands out as a leader in Family Office recruitment, offering personalised service, unparalleled reach, industry expertise and a commitment to fostering long-term relationships. Agreus has been a strategic recruitment partner to Family Offices globally for the last 14 years.

This article highlights the reasons that make Agreus a trusted partner for Family Offices around the world.

Strategic Family Office Recruitment Partner

Our clients range from long-standing multi-generational Family Offices on one end, to entrepreneurs who set up their Family Office after a liquidity event, on the other. We provide strategic advice on structuring your Family Office and selecting personnel to bring in-house based on your specific purpose and goals. We provide the guidance, knowledge and framework on how to compensate your team to ensure you are successfully attracting the right candidates and more importantly, retaining them for the long term.

We ensure the establishment of a robust governance structure, including the appointment of Investment Committee members, board members, and advisors to protect your wealth for future generations. Our focus lies on the most essential aspects of your Family Office – the right leadership across all disciplines from investments, finance and legal to operations.

We ensure that your life is managed with the least amount of disruption and stress by ensuring that you have complete control and visibility on all aspects of your business and personal life by ensuring you have the right people with the right cultural fit in place.

Tailored and thorough approach

Agreus tailors its approach to each mandate to ensure the best fit. Since Family Offices are personalised to serve individual families, unique employee requirements may arise. Our comprehensive process evaluates technical skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural compatibility at each stage, from in-depth interviews to rigorous background checks.

Unlike other recruiters who may not be familiar with the nuances of the Family Office space, we recognise the importance of cultural fit in the Family Office space. Family Offices are very personal and private workplaces. As a result, a new hire is almost like introducing a new family member. We are committed to prioritising cultural fit in the recruitment process to ensure a good working relationship between candidates and Family Offices beyond merely matching qualifications.

We guarantee that our clients receive suitable, trustworthy, and qualified candidates, demonstrating our commitment to upholding the highest quality standards in Family Office recruitment. This attention to detail not only increases employee satisfaction but also ensures a smooth transition, promoting fruitful and long-lasting professional relationships.

We differentiate ourselves from other Executive search firms and recruitment businesses by our exclusive dedication to serving Family Offices. The Family Office space is our sole focus, and we believe this specialisation sets us apart on a global scale.

We take pride in our placed employee retention rates.  Our placed candidates consistently remain employed within their Family Offices well beyond the average global tenure. The majority of our placements have remained with the same entities since their initial placement, a testament to the enduring success of our approach throughout our 14-year journey.

Global reach and network

With offices in three major Family Office hubs – London, New York, and Singapore – Agreus boasts an unparalleled international reach and global connections. We have successfully partnered with Family Offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.

Our extensive global presence enables us to source top talent from around the world, ensuring diverse and perfectly suited candidates for our clients.

Understanding Family Offices

Our unique selling proposition in comparison to others stems from our profound knowledge of the intricacies within Family Offices and the private wealth sector.

Agreus takes pride in being a thought leader in the Family Office space and has been educating and supporting the global ecosystem for 14 years. We have cultivated an extensive network of both clients and candidates within this ecosystem, as a result, we have one of the largest databases of Family Offices and its employees in the market.

More than just a recruitment firm, Agreus serves as a knowledge hub for clients. Over the years, we have curated a lot of white papers and articles. In 2023 alone, we have published over 70 thought leadership pieces on our knowledgebase, including the Global Family Office Compensation Benchmark Report 2023, created in collaboration with KPMG Private Enterprise. This report has been received by the ecosystem as a reliable benchmark and has been featured by major media channels globally.

The comprehensive compensation data we have gathered over the years has also allowed us to assist our clients in crafting competitive compensation packages, elevating their ability to attract and retain the best in the field.

Long-term relationships

Agreus prioritises building lasting relationships, leading to successful placements and establishing ourselves as a trusted partner in the Family Office space.

We provide networking and collaboration opportunities by hosting exclusive events and participating in industry conferences. Throughout the year, our co-founders, Paul Westall and Tayyab Mohamed, have shared key insights and trends at these events, showcasing their perspectives on the evolving Family Office landscape.

In 2023 alone, we participated in events such as:

Testimonials from Clients:

“Agreus has a deep understanding of the families dynamics and unique cultural environment. The matching process was a notch above the rest.”

Benjamin Ong

Japanese Single Family Office

“Our requirements were very specific, borderline unusual. Agreus immediately understood our needs and provided a tailored service. Very few business experiences are as satisfying as interacting with Agreus.”

Jean-Christophe Esteve

Phi Gamma Group – Single Family Office

The true testament to Agreus' success lies in the glowing testimonials from our clients. Their experiences underscore our commitment to excellence in Family Office recruitment. To see more testimonials, please visit our website.

Consider Agreus as your trusted partner for your Family Office recruitment needs. Contact us today to discover the value we can bring to your organisation.