High quality research is fundamental to what we do and we have access to some of the best researchers in the business. We can also call upon a very extensive, international, senior level referral network across the financial spectrum, both within institutions and client side. It is then always left to a senior consultant to instigate the first candidate contact because:
Nor is our research time-limited as is so often the case elsewhere, continuing until enough genuinely motivated candidates of the right calibre have been identified.
We work hard to develop close working relationships with our clients and earn their trust by regular, open and honest communication. We also take very seriously our responsibility as ambassadors of our clients’ employer brand. Because we are so often operating across different time zones, we are very much aware that ours is not a nine to five operation, and remain available to both clients and candidates well outside office hours. In return we expect our clients to be open-minded, give consideration to our recommendations and respond to communications in a timely manner.
As a team we have considerable experience of evaluation, assessment and negotiation at senior level, and are particularly aware that the evaluation of search candidates requires a distinct and different skill set. If required, we can call upon a range of advanced psychometric instruments to augment the assessment process.
Complete confidentiality for both the candidate and client is implicit in everything we do as an international search firm. This is why so many candidates regard us as trusted advisors and clients entrust us with extremely sensitive assignments and are happy for us to be directly involved in brokering the final offer. Collectively we have considerable experience of relocating candidates internationally and handling potentially sensitive cross-cultural issues.
Regular communication throughout the assignment is essential, and the precise frequency, nature and point(s) of contact are agreed at the outset. Once the research is completed, an estimated timeline for the remainder of the assignment ensures the availability of the key decision makers for final interviews.