JLF Information

JLF is a dedicated recruitment partner to alternative investment firms and their portfolio companies across all major investment markets. We connect passive off-market talent with private equity, private credit, venture capital, hedge funds, family offices, and real estate investment firms — across all stages of growth. With over a decade of executive search and full-cycle recruiting expertise, we focus on building front, middle, and back office teams for fund-level and portfolio company roles. Whether you're a candidate looking to transition from the Big 4 to the buy-side, or a firm hiring across finance, operations, or investment teams — JLF delivers tailored search solutions grounded in diligence, speed, and alignment. Our specialties include: Private Equity Recruiting Private Credit & BDC Talent Acquisition Venture Capital & Growth Equity Search Hedge Fund Recruiting Commercial Real Estate Investment Talent Search Family Office Executive Search Big 4 to Buy-Side Career Transitions (M&A, TS, Audit, Valuation) CFO, Controller, FP&A, and Portfolio Company Hiring Fundraising, IR, and Strategy Talent We serve clients across early-stage, growth, and middle market investment firms — with a deep understanding of the talent demands unique to Texas and the broader U.S. private markets. JLF: Where investment firms find leaders - And professionals find the path they've been chasing.