Functions
Investment Leadership Executive Search
Investment talent is what institutional investors and asset managers are built on. We recruit chief investment officers, heads of asset classes, portfolio managers and sector analysts across public and private markets.
Our perspective
Investment leaders judged on performance, process and the teams they build
Returns tell only part of the story. Assessing an investment leader means understanding how they made decisions, managed risk and developed the people around them, which is how we evaluate every candidate.
What's shaping leadership in this function
- Growth of private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure teams
- Total portfolio approaches that cut across asset classes
- Retaining investment talent against private-sector competition
Leadership roles we recruit
- Chief Investment Officer
- Heads of asset classes and portfolio strategy
- Portfolio managers
- Sector and research analysts
- Heads of private equity, real estate and infrastructure investing
Who leads your search
Mark RossCEO & Founder
Mark Ross founded Ross & Co after two decades as a senior financial services partner with some of the world's largest executive search practices. He has completed more than 400 searches for asset managers, wealth platforms, institutional investors, banks and insurers.
Industries we serve
Asset and Wealth Management
Executive search for asset managers, investment fund companies and wealth advisory platforms, led by Mark Ross, a specialist in asset and wealth management search.
Pension Funds and Institutional Investors
Executive search for pension plans and institutional investors in Canada, covering board, investment, finance, risk and operations leadership.
Banking and Insurance
Executive search for banks, insurers and capital markets firms in Canada, covering business heads, investment, finance, risk and distribution leadership.
Real Estate and Infrastructure
Executive search for real estate investment firms, hospitality real estate owners and infrastructure investors in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Which investment roles does Ross & Co recruit for?
Ross & Co recruits chief investment officers, heads of asset classes, portfolio managers, sector and research analysts, and private markets investment leaders.
Does Ross & Co cover both public and private markets?
Yes. Investment leadership searches cover public markets and private markets, including private equity, real estate and infrastructure.
Let's talk about your next leader
Every search starts with a confidential conversation with Mark Ross.