Talent War
Right now, the family office space is likely the tightest job market in the world. Talent with true family office experience is exceptionally rare. These roles require judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and the ability to operate in environments where trust matters as much as technical skill.
At the same time, a new generation is stepping into leadership—both within families and across their offices.
And they expect something different.
They are looking for leaders who are collaborative, values-driven, adaptive, and capable of navigating complexity with nuance. The expectations of leadership in family offices are evolving, and the talent model must evolve with it.
That reality is exactly why we launched Anton Everest.
There are very few recruiters operating in the family office space—and even fewer who are specifically focused on leadership. Our work is intentionally narrow, deeply relationship-driven, and built around long-term trust within this ecosystem.
We’re often told, “That kind of talent doesn’t exist.”
Our response is simple: it does—we know them, and we know where to find them.
This Fast Company article thoughtfully explores the generational dynamics at play. What it underscores—and what we see firsthand—is that the future of family offices will be shaped by leaders who understand both legacy and change.
We’re excited to support that next chapter.
Heirs are reshaping family offices and triggering a talent warIMD's new Global Family Office Report says heirs are reshaping offices and driving a talent crunch. Demand for CIOs, ESG experts, and tech specialists is rising across family offices, the report says. IMD researchers say family offices face tightening talent markets as NextGen priorities grow.
Read in Business Insider: https://apple.news/AoJaT67kKS12wyloYJJRwgQ
- Cheryl Grimaldi