Full-Time
Human Capital Business Partner
Updated on 8/1/2026
Cambridge Associates
1,001-5,000 employees
Global investment advisory and portfolio construction
Compensation Overview
$112.4k - $150.6k/yr
Boston, MA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Arlington, VA, USA
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- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior/Development, or a related field is required.
- Three to seven years or more of experience as a Human Capital Business Partner or in a generalist role in a professional or financial services firm is required.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to connect Human Capital practices to business results are required.
- The ability to build trust and develop and sustain relationships across all levels of the business is required.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills that enable instant credibility are required.
- A solid understanding of relevant employment laws and governing practices is required.
- The ability to learn quickly, exercise sound judgment, and balance Human Capital practices with business needs is required.
- The ability to handle a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and sensitivity regarding employee information is required.
- Successful experience driving complex projects and outcomes, with associated change management to ensure success, is required.
- Experience with organizational development and change management is required.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and managers, providing insights and recommendations on Human Capital matters and ensuring alignment of talent strategy with business objectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for leaders and managers, providing expertise and guidance in organizational performance, performance management, culture and change management, coaching, talent assessment, and organizational design.
- Drive performance excellence by ensuring timely goal setting, development conversations, cascading of feedback, and corrective actions.
- Identify key organizational issues, change management needs, and appropriate Human Capital levers to maximize current and future organizational performance.
- Work with managers to assess and address skill gaps within their teams.
- Provide employee relations expertise and policy interpretation to the business unit, managing employee relations issues including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Provide coaching and support to managers handling employee performance and conduct issues.
- Develop processes to effect change and increase organizational effectiveness, including the employee communication strategy needed to support the change.
- Utilize Human Capital analytics to provide insights into workforce trends and inform strategic decisions; track key performance indicators and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
- Build strong partnerships across Human Capital to design and deliver integrated solutions and ensure business teams' needs are understood and met.
- Lead organizational development activities to develop and enhance current organizational capabilities, focusing on helping the business grow and operate more efficiently.
- Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
- Certification in Human Resources, such as Senior Professional in Human Resources or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, is a plus.
Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm that builds bespoke investment portfolios for institutional clients (endowments, foundations, pensions) and private clients (family offices and private individuals). It delivers advisory services and asset class mandates, leveraging a network of managers to guide asset allocation, portfolio construction, and manager selection. Revenue comes from advisory fees and management fees for investment services. The firm differentiates itself by combining global research resources with personalized, boutique client service, with a strong track record in alternative and private investments. It emphasizes long-term outcomes and maintains a high client retention rate across 11 offices worldwide. The goal is to help clients achieve their long-term financial objectives through tailored portfolios and access to a broad range of investment strategies, including alternatives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SIGLO acquisition adds insurance-linked securities and private credit expertise to expand European alternatives[3].
- New Zurich office enables direct service to Swiss clients, strengthening DACH region presence[7].
- DCRP's OCIO selection signals growing pension demand for outsourced CIO services in 2026[News: Denver pension taps Cambridge as OCIO].
What critics are saying
- Russell, SEI, and Mercer aggressively expand OCIO offerings, threatening CA's $142B advisory book by 2027[Negative trends].
- S&P Global's standardized private markets datasets undermine CA's proprietary benchmarking advantage tracking 98,000 investments[Negative trends].
- SIGLO's ILS expertise may clash with CA's legacy PE/VC models, diluting outperformance claims by late 2026[Negative trends].
What makes Cambridge Associates unique
- Cambridge offers 50+ years of institutional experience combining global resources with boutique personalization[10].
- The firm pioneered alternative assets and maintains a 96% annual client retention rate[1].
- It delivers custom portfolios across 11 global offices, serving endowments, pensions, and family offices[1].
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↑ 2%Bank of Singapore appoints new head of alternative investments. Benjamin Low joins Bank of Singapore from Cambridge Associates. 29 July 2026 Bank of Singapore has announced the appointment of Benjamin Low as head of alternative investments with effect from 17 August 2026. In his role, Low will lead the growth of the bank's alternatives platform - including private equity, private credit, venture capital, infrastructure and real estate - to meet the investment needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Based in Singapore, he will report to Jean Chia, global chief investment officer. Low joins Bank of Singapore with over 15 years of institutional leadership experience across alternatives strategy, portfolio positioning and manager selection. Most recently, he was head of Asia hedge funds research at Cambridge Associates, where he advised on multi-billion-dollar portfolios for leading endowments, family offices, pension funds and corporate investors. Commenting on Low's appointment, Chia said: "We are excited to welcome Benjamin to further strengthen our investment leadership bench. His strong track record advising sophisticated institutional investors will be instrumental as we focus on our whole portfolio approach to deliver best-in-class investment solutions and differentiated opportunities." "I am confident that Benjamin's expertise will enhance our current capabilities to help clients build resilient, long-term portfolios with greater diversification into alternatives and enhanced portfolio returns, particularly amid today's heightened macroeconomic uncertainty." Earlier this year, Yazid Mahadi, head of funds selection, had his responsibilities expanded to include the development and curation of the bank's hedge fund offering to meet increasing client demand. Amid an increasingly uncertain market environment, interest in alternative investments continues to rise as investors look to diversify their portfolios, mitigate risk and achieve more consistent income and returns. According to private capital database provider Preqin, the global alternatives industry is expected to reach $32trn in assets under management by 2030. MORE ARTICLES ON
Cambridge Associates recognized on CNBC Elite Advisors 2026 list. Cambridge Associates Jun 24, 2026 Cambridge Associates has been named to CNBC's 2026 Elite Advisors list, an inaugural recognition highlighting leading firms serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The distinction reflects its longstanding commitment to helping ultra-high net worth clients navigate complex investment, wealth, and legacy considerations with the depth, discretion, and sophistication these relationships demand. CNBC's Elite Advisors list recognizes 25 of the country's top investment advisors for ultra-high net worth investors and family offices, chosen for their expertise in serving clients with investible assets of $25 million or more. Ultra-high net worth wealth management extends well beyond traditional portfolio construction, encompassing complex financial and family dynamics such as tax and estate coordination, philanthropy, family governance, business advisory, trust planning, and other private wealth services. At Cambridge Associates, Cambridge Associates LLC. understand that serving these clients demands more than investment insight alone. It requires thoughtful partnership, customized solutions, and the ability to support families and family offices across a broad range of interconnected needs - often spanning generations. Its work is grounded in helping clients pursue their goals with clarity and confidence amid increasingly complex markets and planning decisions. Cambridge Associates LLC. is honored to receive this recognition, which reflects its longstanding commitment to helping ultra-high net worth clients navigate investment, wealth, and legacy considerations with the depth, discretion, and sophistication these relationships require. About Cambridge Associates Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. The firm aims to help pension plans, endowments & foundations, healthcare systems, and private clients achieve their investment goals and maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension and alternative asset class mandates. Contact Cambridge Associates LLC. today. Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026
David Druley chats with Worth Media at the Milken Global Conference. Cambridge Associates May 21, 2026 At the Milken Global Conference, David Druley, Cambridge Associates' CEO, joined Worth Media to discuss the forces reshaping today's investment landscape, including artificial intelligence, private markets, geopolitical uncertainty, and global disruption. In the conversation, David examined how institutional investors are responding to crowded trades and a more complex market environment. He also highlighted why resilience is becoming more important than efficiency as investors look to build portfolios that can adapt to changing conditions and capture the next wave of opportunity. Watch the full conversation below. About Cambridge Associates Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. The firm aims to help pension plans, endowments & foundations, healthcare systems, and private clients achieve their investment goals and maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension and alternative asset class mandates. Contact Cambridge Associates LLC. today. Last Updated: May 21, 2026
Unseen Upside named a 2026 Webby Awards Honoree. Cambridge Associates Apr 10, 2026 Cambridge Associates' podcast, Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns, has been named a Best Branded Podcast Honoree in the 30th Annual Webby Awards. Widely recognized as one of the Internet's highest honors, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries this year from more than 70 countries. Unseen Upside follows the capital to uncover investing's impact beyond financial returns - and the unexpected ways it shapes and improves its lives. Over six seasons, the podcast has featured conversations on AI, healthcare, energy, agriculture, education, and more, with investment leaders, visionary founders, and mission-driven clients at the forefront of innovation. Guests have included a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, a farmer, a former FDA commissioner, and a Michelin-ranked chef. Cambridge Associates LLC. is honored to see Unseen Upside recognized among this year's Webby Honorees. Tune in here to explore how investment decisions have the potential to improve its lives in unexpected ways. Episodes are also available across all major streaming platforms. About Cambridge Associates Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. The firm aims to help pension plans, endowments & foundations, healthcare systems, and private clients achieve their investment goals and maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension and alternative asset class mandates. Contact Cambridge Associates LLC. today. Listen to Unseen Upside. Last Updated: Apr 10, 2026
S&P Global has launched the S&P Global, Cambridge Associates, Mercer Private Markets Performance Analytics datasets, the first release from a collaboration announced in 2025. The datasets provide standardised data across thousands of funds in private credit and real assets, with private equity datasets following later in 2026. Powered by S&P Global's iLEVEL platform, the datasets use a proprietary taxonomy to standardise, aggregate and anonymise data, enabling investors to compare performance, manage risk and assess portfolio impacts. The service supports both limited partners and general partners in analysing performance and making allocation decisions. The datasets are now available globally, with use cases including portfolio monitoring, risk management and competitive insights. Future releases will include data feed APIs and integrated software solutions.