Riverside Named to Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2025 Best Places to Work in Private Equity

For the third consecutive year, The Riverside Company has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Private Equity for 2025 by Mergers & Acquisitions. The publication cited Riverside’s commitment to employee growth, inclusive culture, and responsible investing.

A People-First Approach to Talent and Culture

Riverside’s approach to recruiting and retaining top talent is designed to be rooted in authenticity and equity. The firm’s Global Talent Management team strives to ensure job descriptions are inclusive and accessible, broadening qualifications and using language that reflects a welcoming, collaborative culture. Riverside also partners with organizations such as Level20, 51Vets, Girls Who Invest, and the Black Wharton Undergraduate Association to reach high-quality candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in private equity.

Candidates are introduced to a broad range of Riversiders during the interview process, helping foster transparency and giving both parties a chance to assess fit. Early talent development is a priority, with global internship programs and targeted campus recruiting that help nurture future leaders.

Retention Through Flexibility, Benefits, and Recognition

Riverside’s retention strategy aims to be comprehensive and people centric. The firm offers flexible work arrangements tailored to each team, a wide range of paid and unpaid leave options including sabbaticals and volunteer days, and a generous benefits package. Notably, Riverside’s medical plan covers fertility services for all participants, and employees have access to mental health support through Spring Health.

The firm’s culture is further enriched by annual community impact days, family-friendly events, and unique office perks like bring-your-dog-to-work Fridays. Employees who reach 15 years of service are rewarded with a paid monthlong sabbatical, a benefit already achieved by more than 30 team members. Recognition is woven into the culture, with the annual Riverside Principled Partners Awards (“RiPPys”) celebrating colleagues who exemplify the firm’s core values.

Continuous Learning and Career Mobility

Riverside views professional development as a continuous journey. The flagship Riverside University program offers executive education, in-person and virtual sessions, and the Riverside Leadership Summit, which brings together employees, portfolio company leaders, and board members. In 2024 alone, Riverside hosted more than 30 webinars covering everything from technical training to leadership development. The firm’s digital learning platform ensures employees can access curated training content anytime, anywhere.

Career pathing is clear, with defined promotion guidelines for investment professionals and continuous feedback through project-based reviews and regular check-ins. Junior and mid-level employees also gain leadership experience by mentoring interns.

Adapting to a Changing Workplace

Since the pandemic, Riverside has aimed to prioritize flexibility and mental well-being. The firm became a founding member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-NYC Workplace Mental Health Collaborative in 2022, providing resources and support for employees. Riverside’s hybrid work model helps balance remote flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration, and regular Employee Insights Surveys help ensure the firm can remain responsive to employee needs.

Commitment to Community & Responsible Investing

Riverside hosts annual community impact days, sponsors diversity-focused organizations, and has implemented responsible investing guidelines aligned with the UN Principles for Responsible Investing. In 2023, Riverside became a founding member of Ownership Works, a nonprofit that extends ownership opportunities to employees, and in 2024, the program was implemented across four portfolio companies, already returning meaningful capital to employees at one company through a successful exit.

 

Additional information on the award, selection criteria and eligibility can be found at  https://www.themiddlemarket.com/news-analysis/mergers-acquisitions-names-the-2025-best-places-to-work-in-private-equity.