Navigating uncertainty and creating value in the UK private equity market

What’s behind the changing business environment affecting the private equity market? How are private equity firms adapting to this change? And what kinds of skills are they seeking to help them navigate this challenging period? 

Put together by our corporate functions team, our report Private Equity in 2025: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Value looks at the current trends in the private equity recruitment market and how private equity firms are responding. 

Changing priorities for portfolio companies 

A multitude of external factors such as global inflation and political uncertainty are converging to make this a particularly challenging time in the private equity market. A lack of clarity has led to tighter cost controls and forecasting cycles. But how is this affecting private equity activity and what is currently expected of portfolio companies? 

Looking for talent in transformation 

When the market’s changing, being able to adapt accordingly is key to success. Private equity firms are futureproofing themselves by carrying out digital transformation across all corporate functions, particularly finance and HR. What skills will they need to help them automate manual processes, integrate systems and utilise data to drive decision making? 

Hiring with caution  

This uncertain environment means businesses are reluctant to make a hire unless they think they’ve found the perfect candidate, resulting in lengthy recruitment processes that risk losing top talent. At the same time, candidates are more risk-averse when considering new opportunities. How can private equity firms persuade the best talent to make the move? 

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Whether you’re a private equity firm looking to attract the right talent or you’re a professional looking for your next opportunity in private equity, we’d love to talk to you. Please contact our corporate functions team now.