Glossary

Advertised Selection

Internet advertising: We post brief summaries on this site and use other key online financial recruitment sites appropriate to the industry.

Press advertising: We advise on the best publications to use for your particular role and will produce the advertisement and pass on favourable advertising rates wherever possible.

Executive Search (headhunting)

The specialist nature of many asset management roles and the competition for highly capable individuals means executive search is a practical way to target new names (especially to target international candidates) providing a client with names not immediately obvious through their network of contacts.

Search and Selection

A combination of the methods above to maximise pool of appropriate candidates.

Proposal document

This will outline both client and consultant responsibilities in commencing a campaign . It details the profile of the individual sought and what a client can expect operationally throughout the process. (For example, the recruitment method to be used, the number of candidates to be interviewed and shortlisted, timescales, professional fees etc) This document is crucial in working together effectively and professionally.

Proprietary Database

This is the in-house database built through industry referrals, research and advertised campaigns.