Chief Investment Officer Recruitment Firm

Missing the right CIO bleeds alpha and patience. Boards and LPs want clarity and speed without tradeoffs. As a trusted CIO recruitment firm, we are able to deliver a vetted slate in days. Fewer interviews. Stronger signal. A leader aligned to mandate, risk, and governance so execution moves now.

Get a ranked shortlist of CIO leaders in days, vetted for risk discipline, audited track record, and fit to charter. Each profile includes Aeon Hire insights on decision quality and leadership signals, board ready references, and clean compliance checks. Interviews run on a tight schedule with minimal lift for the team. Confidential handling from outreach to offer. Post hire ramp tracking keeps momentum high. Faster time to a trusted decision with less risk to performance, regulation, and reputation.

How MSH Delivers CIO Recruitment

You get clear steps, visible progress, and less work for your team.

1. Discovery workshop and mandate alignment

A fast working session locks the mandate, outcomes, governance needs, and timeline. MSH captures culture signals, board dynamics, and risk posture in Aeon Hire so the search criteria stay tight and objective.

2. Talent intelligence, market map, and comp benchmarks

You get a clear view of where the right leaders are and what it will take to win them. MSH builds a calibrated market map with real compensation data and availability so the search moves with focus, not guesswork.

3. Multichannel sourcing onshore and nearshore

Pipelines spin up across targeted networks, discreet outreach, and partner channels in the markets that matter. MSH activates vetted talent pools onshore and nearshore to deliver speed without sacrificing quality.

4. Rigorous vetting, case exercises, and reference checks

Each candidate is screened for mandate fit, risk discipline, and leadership DNA. MSH uses structured interviews, role relevant case work, and documented references inside Aeon Hire so signal beats noise.

5. Curated shortlist and stakeholder alignment

You receive a ranked slate with side by side insights on track record, decision quality, and culture fit. MSH coordinates stakeholder input and board reviews so alignment builds quickly and interviews stay tight.

6. Offer, onboarding, ramp tracking, and follow through

Offers move fast with clean close plans and candidate readiness. MSH supports onboarding and tracks early ramp so the new CIO’s impact shows up in the portfolio while your team stays focused on performance.

Our Trusted Advisors

Kurt Vosburgh

Vice President of Sales, Global Technology

Kurt uses strategic insight, optimized solutions, and a collaborative approach to provide talent solution programs to clients, from implementation to support—managing external partnerships and internal delivery teams.

Sayan Bhattacharya

Sayan Bhattacharya

Managing Director

Bringing over a decade of experience in technology and management, Sayan is known for his dynamic approach. He has a notable history of transforming IT projects, combining extensive management expertise with a passion for technology.

Matt Gorman

Chief Revenue Officer

Based in Connecticut, Matt brings 15+ years of leadership experience in the staffing and recruiting industry. He has extensive experience aligning business behind revenue, bridging C-Suite, optimizing strategy, and leveraging labor as a means to production.

Kate McHugh

Director of Business Development

Kate McHugh is the Director of Business Development, North America at MSH, where she drives growth initiatives across the region. With a strong background in sales and technology solutions, she’s been pivotal in expanding MSH’s reach and impact.

Finance Staff Augmentation Showcase

MSH helps a leading private equity firm design an integrated talent acquisition process to ensure top quality candidates and a lean hiring process.

Challenge

  • Blackstone was growing quickly, posting strong financial results and aggressively adding to their portfolio, and with that quadrupled their hiring needs for the year in their Innovations/Tech group.
  • The increase of hiring demand, coupled with a need to streamline their feedback, interview, and onboarding process to get faster hiring results led to them engage MSH Talent Solutions, at the time a contingent vendor was supporting one-off hiring over the past year.
  • They asked MSH Talent Solutions for help to design an integrated talent acquisition process to ensure top quality candidates and a lean hiring process.

Solution

  • MSH Talent Solutions partnered with Blackstone and put together a strategic team to address their existing operations and to immediately alleviate them of all volume constraints.
  • A modified talent acquisition process was put in place to attract their targeted talent, provide consistent branding and messaging to all candidates, and to conduct technical assessments to judge skill sets.
  • In addition, thorough reporting was implemented to track and reduce time to fill, which created visibility into candidate pipelining.

Result

12% Reduction in previous agency fees

Lowered TTFBy 3 weeks

20New hires in 4 months

Hire CIO Talent With Confidence

Executive search for CIO and deputies

Permanent leadership made simple. Ranked shortlist fast. Board ready packets. Fit to mandate, risk, governance, and culture. Built for high stakes decisions with confidentiality from first touch to offer.

Direct hire for investment leadership

Heads of asset allocation, risk, research, and treasury. Permanent hires that raise execution now. Clean interview cadence. Clear decision data. Smooth handoff into onboarding.

Interim and fractional CIO coverage

Keep strategy and oversight intact while the search runs. Trusted operators step in quickly. Stabilize governance. Maintain manager relationships. Buy time without losing momentum.

On demand analyst and research support

Flexible bench to handle diligence spikes, model builds, and manager reviews. Onshore and nearshore options. Faster throughput without permanent headcount.

RPO for portfolio leadership pipelines

A dedicated recruiting engine for repeatable leadership needs. Consistent quality. Lower cost per hire. Predictable time to offer. Scalable across funds and geographies.

Talent intelligence powered by Aeon Hire

Market maps, compensation reality, and candidate insights in one place. Decision quality signals. Reference documentation. Post hire performance tracking so the win is measured, not assumed.

Chief Investment Officer Role FAQs

What is unique about CIO recruitment?

Chief Investment Officer recruitment is a specialized executive search process built for high-stakes leadership hiring. It focuses on CIO and adjacent roles where discretion, speed, and accuracy matter most. Instead of resume blasts, the process delivers curated shortlists with data-backed insights on track record, decision quality, and leadership fit. Confidentiality, compliance, and speed are prioritized so boards and investment committees can make decisions quickly and confidently.

What common Chief Investment Officer roles do you place?

Searches often include CIOs and deputy CIOs across private equity firms, family offices, institutional investors, and asset managers. Scope can extend to leaders in risk, allocation, and research depending on the mandate. Every search is defined during discovery to ensure alignment with fund strategy, governance, and culture.

What certifications do your Chief Investment Officer roles have?

Certifications depend on the client’s mandate and the specific role. Credentials and education are verified during screening and diligence, but emphasis is placed on a leader’s proven track record, investment judgment, and cultural fit. Candidate packets document qualifications clearly, with Aeon insights offering additional verification and transparency.

How quickly can MSH provide Chief Investment Officer staff?

Many CIO searches generate a shortlist of high-fit candidates within seventy two hours, balancing speed with quality. Clear milestones guide the process from intake to offer, with interviews and board discussions kept efficient and coordinated. After the hire, onboarding support ensures the leader ramps quickly and begins driving impact without delay.

Do you provide remote and on site staffing?

Yes. Coverage is available across onshore, nearshore, and offshore markets depending on client needs. CIO roles can be filled with remote or on-site leaders, with secure environments, device controls, and compliance protocols in place from day one to protect sensitive data and ensure operational continuity.

What are the terms of the partnership?

Partnership terms are customized to each client’s goals and constraints. Pricing is transparent, with flexible models that avoid unnecessary long commitments. Dedicated account management ensures accountability and smooth execution, while success metrics are aligned upfront so performance can be tracked and measured throughout the engagement.

The Right CIO Changes Everything

Strong governance, sharper decisions, and portfolio momentum start with the right leader in the seat. Access a curated slate of proven CIOs ready to align with your strategy.

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