Salary, training, onboarding, executive search fees. We understand the cost of hiring. Not to mention the hidden costs of a bad hire if something does go wrong.

All too often, Private Equity firms are made to accept this loss.

We weren't happy with this, so we set out to change it. Hiring for your firm shouldn't be a risk

That's why we're de-risking executive search for all our clients, with our full money back guarantee and free candidate replacement service.

For full details on how we're de-risking your next hire.

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<h3>Executive Search, Without the <span style="color: #e4342a;">Risk</span>.</h3>

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Private equity firms have less than 25% success rate on executive appointments. Change that today.

Raw Selection is a leading executive search consultancy for lower to middle-market Private Equity firms and their Portfolio Companies. We work across Europe and North America to find exceptional talent and de-risk the executive search process.

Risk and reward may be an inseparable pair in Private Equity but the same doesn’t have to be said for Private Equity executive search. <br><br><b>Founded in 2017</b> with one objective: Offer meticulous executive search risk-free.

While search firms have traditionally looked at the here, now and exit, leaving organisations with average performance, loss of productivity and often, a skills gap, Raw Selection was built on the principles of longevity and excellence.

We work with Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to find the skills and experience needed today, tomorrow and until exit. It’s this longevity and excellence that we look for in your next hire and in the very unlikely event that we don’t find it, we’ll offer you your money back.

Unlike traditional investing, investing in your human capital with Raw Selection is the only way to get a return on investment with every hire.

Raw Selection continues to invest in candidate assessment processes and raising standards to ascend to be the leading Private Equity executive search partner. We pride ourselves on being the last executive search you will ever have to work with. Partner with us to take the risk out of your next Executive Search assignment. 

In Private Equity, risk and reward seems to be an inseparable pair. The same doesn't have to be said for exec search.

Executive Search, without the risk.

If you are looking for new talent, contact us now.

Raw Selection favors a meticulous approach to talent research. Our process for selecting the right talent means we can boast a 100% success rate for all our retained and engaged C-Suite clients, with 96% of placed candidates still in their roles after 12 months.

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<p style="text-align: left;">20% to 30%&mdash;that&rsquo;s how low the success rates can be for hiring the right executives in Private Equity, despite exceptional leadership being critical for portfolio company success.</p><p style="text-align: left;">In How to Hire, Alex Rawlings, Founder and Managing Partner of Raw Selection, shares a definitive guide to mastering executive Executive Search for Private Equity.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Drawing on over a decade of experience and insights from thousands of interviews, Alex uncovers the strategies to hire leaders who deliver results.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: left;">This practical, actionable framework is designed to revolutionize your hiring process, boost your success rates, and ensure the right leaders are in the right roles.</p><p style="text-align: left;">If you're serious about de-risking executive Executive Search and driving portfolio success, this book is your essential resource.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Join the waiting list to be among the first to get your hands on this essential guide and take your executive Executive Search to the next level.</p>

How to Hire by Alex Rawlings

<p>20% to 30%&mdash;that&rsquo;s how low the success rates can be for hiring the right executives in Private Equity, despite exceptional leadership being critical for portfolio company success.</p>
<p>In How to Hire, Alex Rawlings, Founder and Managing Partner of Raw Selection, shares a definitive guide to mastering executive Executive Search for Private Equity.</p>
<p>Drawing on over a decade of experience and insights from thousands of interviews, Alex uncovers the strategies to hire leaders who deliver results. This practical, actionable framework is designed to revolutionize your hiring process, boost your success rates, and ensure the right leaders are in the right roles.</p>
<p>If you're serious about de-risking executive Executive Search and driving portfolio success, this book is your essential resource.</p>

HOW TO HIRE 

<h3>Private Equity Executive Search, Without the <span style="color: rgb(228, 52, 42);">Risk</span>.</h3>

Roles We Recruit For

Partner with us to take the risk out of your next Executive Search.

Macroeconomic headwinds, ecosystem losses and geopolitical tensions have all had a huge impact on the investment landscape. There is thought to be a back-log of unsold Portfolio Companies, of four times the value than during the 2008 financial crisis*

Strong portfolio management has never been more crucial. After all, why purchase a great company and then hire ordinary managers to take it to the next level?

Raw Selection specialises in helping Private Equity firms find investment professionals who can unlock access to the most lucrative opportunities. We then help their Portfolio Companies to build exceptional operating teams who know how to seize them.

We can match your Portfolio Company with executives who can navigate economic downturns, build sustainable revenue generation, perfect your organisational structure and up-skill existing teams to ensure your company evolves in a constantly changing market. In the unlikely event that we can’t, we’ll offer you your money back.

That’s how we offer Private Equity executive search, without the risk.

Browse our live roles across some of the most exciting Portfolio Companies that the world has to offer and see where your next role could take you.

Reach out to us to discover more about our automation platform and how we can assist you in reaching your business objectives.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

We're passionate about connecting great companies with the talent they need to thrive. To attract top talent with our targeted sourcing strategies.

We connect talented professionals like you with exciting opportunities at industry-leading companies.

Hiring Private Equity talent

Advancing Your Private Equity Career

<p>As we often say, your people are your greatest assets. Here we unfold what you can expect from each of our three levels of service and the investment required.</p>

We offer executive search without the risk, Here’s what else you can expect.

<h2>OUR CLIENTS</h2>

Hiring Talent

Advancing Your Career

We hope these FAQs answer your questions and look forward to having you on The Private Equity Podcast!

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The podcast will have both audio and video recorded and will be shared with all our social media platforms. Our recordings are edited and therefore, if you or I make a mistake, it will be removed. Please let us know if you have any further questions or would like to add/remove any of the talking points listed above.

Our audience mainly consists of Managing Partners, Partners, and Senior Investment Professionals across Europe and North America, as well as many C-suite executives working in portfolio companies.

The podcast will be both audio and video recorded and will be shared to all our social media platforms. Every podcast reaches 1500-2000+ downloads within the first 7 days of its publication, putting it at the top 5% of all podcasts globally.

Monthly, we get around 7,000 downloads and have continued to break that record as our subscribers continue to increase. Overall, we currently have 151,000 + downloads. The Private Equity Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Raw Selection’s website, and most other podcast apps and sites.

Each podcast episode is professionally edited, and therefore if you or Alex make a mistake it will be removed. We also promote each podcast episode and guest via email mass marketing to our ever-growing network of private equity professionals.

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Join a fast-growing Portfolio Company and make it happen.

Portfolio Companies serve as a launchpad to success, offering unparalleled exposure and autonomy that allow executives to make a big impact.

Typically boasting small teams with flat structures, working within a Portfolio Company means access to stakeholders, a voice in strategic decision making and less bureaucracy.

You can also expect to receive higher compensation with incentive plans and bonuses tied into the long-term performance of the company, something you can help shape into success.

Raw Selection works with some of the fastest-growing Portfolio Companies across Europe and North America and they need senior executives like you to turn their ambition into a reality.

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 Executives that make an impact on your exit.

We have built a thriving ecosystem of c-level executives with proven Private Equity-backed experience across Europe and North America. Get in touch today to see how they can take your portfolio company to the next level.

Make a move today.

Private Equity firms are an intellectual playground. They pave an exciting career path for competitive, entrepreneurial and dedicated individuals who are excited by working with some of the brightest investors in the world.

With high compensation and an opportunity to play a hand in some of the largest and most exciting Private Equity deals in history, Private Equity can offer a phenomenal path to success.

Raw Selection works with some of the brightest investors and most successful Private Equity firms across Europe and North America. Browse our live Private Equity roles today and see if you could join them.

Do you want to work with some of the best and brightest investors that Europe and North America have to offer?

Hosted by Alex Rawlings the Founder &amp; Managing Partner of Raw Selection, a specialist executive search firm. Join us as we interview the leading experts in Private Equity, unlocking their secrets of success to share with you.

Discover how some of the top Private Equity executives rose to success and learn from their journey to ascend yours.

Alex is straight-talking and to the point and aims to unlock real gold you can build into your firm or portfolio companies.

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“We have an impeccable track-record of working with a host of lower to middle-market Private Equity firms and Portfolio Companies across the Healthcare and Industrial Services industries. Find out what they have to say about Raw Selection here.”

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Raw Selection we are subject matter experts first, recruiters second. We work collaboratively behind the scenes to find exceptional talent for your Private Equity firm and Portfolio Company. All while removing the risk from Executive Search of course.

Who you'll be working with

<h3>Where Executive Search Meets Excellence</h3>
<p>When you appoint Raw Selection on a Contingent basis, we will approach up to 20 candidates for the opening through a network-wide search. This includes over 5,000 candidates that we have interviewed previously.</p>
<p>On top of comprehensive interviews, we will conduct due diligence and culture fit assessments to ensure the candidates are perfectly aligned with your organisation and its requirement.</p>
<p>We will also let the candidates know the benefits of joining your Private Equity firm or Portfolio Company to retain their interest during the process.</p>

Contingent

<h3>Where Executive Search Meets Excellence</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">When you work with Raw Selection on an engaged basis, we conduct comprehensive candidate interviews and a proactive headhunt targeting 500 to 2,000 top individuals.&nbsp;Weekly updates provide salary insights and a mapped industry overview.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We rigorously assess candidates for due diligence and cultural fit while promoting your company&rsquo;s opportunities. Our 16-step sourcing process and tailored Talent Engagement Pack showcase your brand to potential candidates. All introduced candidates are exclusive to your firm.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are fully committed to the project, prioritising your search and conducting reference checks through our network.</p>
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Engaged

<h3>Where Executive Search Meets Excellence</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Working retained with Raw Selection ensures a thorough and effective executive search.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">We conduct detailed interviews, due diligence, and culture fit assessments, promoting your company&rsquo;s opportunities. With at least four consultants dedicated to your search, you&rsquo;ll receive weekly updates, exclusive candidates, and full confidentiality under strict NDAs.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Our process includes reference and background checks, a proactive headhunt campaign, and a digital advertising strategy. To derisk further, we provide consulting on your selection process, 3 months of executive coaching for the hire, and a 12-month replacement guarantee.</span></p>
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Your Project Delivered	Network Access Quick Access to vetted executives	Proactive Search Engaged	Guaranteed Proactive Search Retained
Access to a vetted network of 11,000+ Private Equity professionals
Full proactive headhunt campaign
Propreitary framework 17-step candidate sourcing process Raw Selection 17
A shortlist of 3 to 5 candidates
Talent Engagement Pack (Job Description on steroids)
Fornightly search updates are delievered to your inbox
Bespoke market intelligence
Exclusivity for your firm on all introduced candidates
Confidential searches undertaken with NDA process
Commitmment to the project until an appointment is made
Soft reference checks via our network
Invitation to feature your firm in our Private Equity Podcast
Custom built scorecard
3 months of coaching for the successful candidate from a industry leading titan
Concientiousness Assessment
Neuroticism Assessment
Reference checks
Background checks
Consulting on your interview & selection process
Founder & Managing Partner oversee and hands-on with the search
Our Guarantee
Free replacement up to…	8 Weeks	6 Months	Investment Lifetime
C-Suite candidate retention rate after 12 months	87%	94%	100%
Up-front deposit money-back guarantee	-	Yes	Yes
Executive Search members working on your project	1	2	4
Your Investment
Fee	35%	32%	37.5%
On commencement of the search	no fee due	$30,000	$50,000
On shortlist presentation	no fee due	$10,000	$20,000
On completion	Full Payment	Remainder	Remainder

How We Work

We offer executive search without the risk, Here’s what else you can expect.

Quick Access to vetted executives

Engaged

Retained

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