Archer Search Partners, a newly minted venture-backed Executive Search Practice has launched, dedicated to helping Asset Managers align their human capital strategies with overall business goals. Co-founders Alexis DuFresne and Fraser Trimble bring a laser-focused approach on the Front Office of Alternative Asset Management firms, the firm leverages years of industry experience to deliver tailored solutions that stand apart from the traditional search model.

Specializing in a niche market, the firm’s mission is to provide clients with the insights and talent needed to excel. Built on a foundation of transparency, integrity, and efficiency, the firm eliminate the bottlenecks often seen in traditional recruiting processes. A direct and authentic approach, paired with cutting-edge technology integration, ensures both clients and candidates have clear and seamless access to opportunities.

Meeting a Market Need

Having been entrenched in the industry for years, the firm’s founders recognized an underserved segment of the market—pockets of clients in the Asset Management space who are not receiving the focused, strategic recruitment support they needed. This gap in the market, coupled with the trend of larger search firms shifting their focus toward consulting rather than recruitment, has created a unique opportunity for this new venture.

The firm’s strategy is to "go an inch wide and a mile deep," focusing exclusively on delivering top-tier talent for the highly specialized roles within Front Office positions, while also offering Fractional Human Resources Advisory and Customized Data and Mapping services on a subscription basis.

Co-founder and Managing Director, Alexis DuFresne, said: "We’ve been around the block and have seen how traditional recruitment methods fall short in today’s fast-paced environment. The larger search firms are focusing more on consulting fees than on search itself, and on quantity over quality, leaving a gap we’re uniquely positioned to fill.” 

Solving Today’s Challenges

The firm’s unique approach addresses one of the biggest challenges in the industry: the escalating competition for top talent among top funds and the battle to retain key staff. As multi-manager firms consolidate and grow larger, there’s been increasing pressure to secure top-tier executives without overpaying or sacrificing fit. The firm’s strategic and data-driven process ensures long-term success by providing solutions that extend beyond mere hiring to focus on retention, business growth and human resources capabilities.

Co-founder and Partner, Fraser Trimble, adds:

"We’ve developed a model that not only helps our clients attract top talent but also ensures that the placements stick. Our track record shows that the executives we place don’t just stay—they drive meaningful growth for the companies they join beyond the industries median tenure." 

Institutionally Backed

Archer Search Partners have partnered with Tempting Ventures, a leading Venture-Capital firm focussed on the staffing and executive search industries. Tempting Ventures bolster the Archer Search platform with access to back office, technology, and search industry expertise.

Ryan Cleland-Bogle, CEO, Tempting Ventures said: “Alexis and Fraser share exceptional experience across their markets and identified a clear need for an agency like Archer. I’m thankful to bring them into our portfolio and am looking forward to working in partnership. It’s an exciting opportunity to be going after.”