Refer a firm. Earn $5,000.

Know a financial services firm that's hiring? Introduce them to Blackbook Associates and earn $5,000 for every successful placement we make.

01You introduce the firm
02We reach out and introduce ourselves
03Successful placement = $5,000

Make a referral

Your details

Firm you're referring

Note from our founder

James Ketteringham

James Ketteringham

Founder

“The gap in this market has never been a shortage of recruiters. It's a shortage of sophistication.

Too few understand the difference between placing into a trading floor at a bulge-bracket bank versus a long-only team at a sovereign wealth fund, or between building an Office of the CEO from scratch and placing an EA for an S&P 100 CEO. These aren't variations of the same search. They're fundamentally different mandates.

That's what sets us apart. When you refer a firm to Blackbook, you're connecting them with a search partner that genuinely understands their environment.”

Roles we fill

Chief Operating OfficerChief of StaffOffice of the CEOExecutive AssistantPersonal AssistantInvestor RelationsBusiness ManagerDirector of OperationsOperations ManagerCompliance & RiskFund AccountingLP ReportingProduct ManagementIn-house CounselHuman Resources

Common questions

Who can I refer?

Any financial services firm — private equity, hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks, or advisory firms — that may have hiring needs for operational or support roles.

When do I get paid?

The $5,000 fee is paid once we successfully place a candidate with the firm you referred. We'll keep you updated on progress throughout.

Will the firm know I referred them?

Yes. We reach out personally, mentioning your name and your introduction. It's a warm approach — not a cold call.

Is there a limit on referrals?

No. You can refer as many firms as you like. Each successful placement earns a separate $5,000 fee.