What we do

Maven works closely with some of the largest global institutions in both the traditional and alternative investments space. We support newly seeded funds to help them build out their key functions and attract the right talent as they grow and expand. We also provide access to talent at the bleeding edge of technological advancement for some of the most innovative and creative firms in electronic market making, high frequency trading and fintech ecosystems.

Since Maven's launch in 2007, our investment banking partnerships have been at the forefront of our business. Our track record encompasses every major sector – across all regions – delivering at all levels from global leadership down. Maven clients rely on more than just our unrivalled knowledge and forensic analysis of their industry. They also value our meaningful connections spanning the senior talent landscape and the discreet way we work.

We're privileged to be long-term partners and trusted advisers to some of the most successful and innovative investment banks out there. Over the past decade we've helped to build multiple divisions and new business initiatives, as well as being responsible for some of the highest profile moves throughout the global investment banking universe.

Maven’s Private Capital practice partners with sophisticated investors across a wide range of strategies, fund sizes and geographies. We pride ourselves on delivering transformative talent and advisory services to our global client base of Private Credit, Infrastructure and Real Estate funds, Private Equity firms and their respective portfolio companies. Maven’s collaborative global structure allows us to source the best candidates across the globe within the private capital space and all relevant adjacent sectors, including the Investment Banking and broader Investment Management industries.

Quant: 

In the domain of quantitative analysis, our curated network is unmatched, comprising eminent quant trading specialists, seasoned research scientists, and astute researchers ready to transition their profound expertise in finance to your enterprise. We recognise the imperative of nuanced quantitative analysis in the contemporary data-driven landscape, and we are committed to providing talent that elevates your strategies to the height of innovation, efficacy, and influence.

Technology: 

Maven’s software engineering network extends across both front-end development JavaScript and React experts, to back-end engineers building robust and efficient systems in C++, Python, Java, Golang, and Rust. Our dedicated infrastructure team focuses on placing specialized and senior talent across Networks, Data Centers, Linux/Windows Systems, SRE, DevOps, Cloud, and Production/Platform Engineering roles. Our systematic mapping of the best talent in the market across industries grants us deep understanding ensuring efficient and precise delivery to clients. 

Data: 

Maven employs unconventional and forward-thinking methods to identify and engage with top talent in machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning globally. We provide our clients with access to this elite talent pool by exhaustively mapping the market, including early to late-stage startups, Big Tech, and the buy-side. Our assessment process delves into research publications, awards and other special achievements to provide an accurate evaluation of a candidate's research capabilities, coupled with a proven track record of applying their work in a commercial setting.

Our global markets practice operates across all asset classes with functional specialisms in sales, trading, structuring, quants and risk. Our track record is as diverse as it's extensive, with over 300 searches now successfully delivered across 23 countries from Sydney and San Francisco to São Paolo and Seoul.

We've evolved our global markets practice to align with the needs of our discerning clients, and our mapping and analytical capabilities are renowned. We're also able to operate swiftly and decisively within tight timeframes, further differentiating us from our competitors.

We can tailor our hybrid offering to suit our clients’ precise requirements, ranging from comprehensive market intelligence and mappings to the swift, targeted candidate engagement that represents the future of global markets recruitment. We're proud to be setting a new standard in our industry through this flexible approach.