Getting a job on Wall Street is fiercely competitive.
Behind the scenes are the headhunters who make all the difference.
Who are the recruiters whom aspiring dealmakers, investors, and traders should know? Business Insider is putting together a list of the top recruiters to break into private equity, hedge funds, investment banks, and trading firms.
Business Insider will put together this list based on the nominations we receive and additional reporting. We'll consider a number of factors including:
- That they're based in the US
- Their impact, including firms they recruit for and specific hires they've placed in 2026
- Their strength of network, and reputation with clients and candidates
- Their ability to advise, not just fill roles
The roles they focus on
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Julia Herbst is the senior leadership and workplace editor at Business Insider. She edits stories on a range of topics including leadership and management strategies, return-to-office mandates, and how AI is transforming the workplace.Before joining Business Insider, Julia was the Work Life editor at Fast Company where she interviewed CEOs, thought leaders, and industry change makers including Kenneth Frazier, Gretchen Carlson, and Alexis Ohanian. She also worked as a writer and editor at Los Angeles magazine.
