Candidates
For talented senior managers, private equity-owned businesses offer a dynamic environment, a focus on value creation, straightforward governance and the prospect of significant financial rewards. This section of our website includes basic information for managers who may be considering a move into the world of private equity.
Guide to private equity
Private equity is now well established as a mainstream funding option for businesses. Our guide provides a basic briefing for those who want to know more.
Recruitment FAQs
Those who are new to private equity often ask similar questions. In this section, you will find answers to some of them.
Role of management in private equity
Private equity ownership offers significant advantages for talented senior managers, but it’s not for everyone. Find out more here.
Register as a candidate
If you are a senior executive with a record of achievement in your industry, please register with Skillcapital.
The recruitment process
In the private equity environment, the recruitment process is less structured than traditional ‘headhunting’, but confidentiality is assured.
“Cinven likes to work with specialist advisors who really understand the private equity market. We have regularly worked with Skillcapital to find world class management teams for our portfolio companies...”
Guy Davidson
Partner, Cinven