Our Recruiting process

How we work for you

Evaluate Needs

We know what questions to ask to determine exactly what you need

  • Commercial Loan Officers

  • Credit Analysts

  • C-Suite Bank leadership

  • Bank Presidents & CEOs

Search & Identify

We get to know everyone in your local market and geographic footprint

  • Local Contacts

  • Confidential Information

  • Ask the Questions HR can’t

  • Passive Candidates

Screen & Qualify

We vet every candidate thoroughly before you meet with them

  • Background checks

  • Performance Metrics

  • Local Reputation & Centers of Influence (COIs)

Deliver Solutions

We determine exactly what offer each candidate is willing to accept

  • Minimize Negotiations

  • Create Win-Win scenarios

  • Avoid costly counteroffers

Permanent Staffing
Contingent Recruiting

The Recruiting Initiative

Temporary Staffing
Dynamic Candidates

The Recruiting Initiative

Contract Staffing
Candidate Search

The Recruiting Initiative

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executive search

We provide significant value to community banks by delivering specialized expertise in identifying and attracting top-tier leadership talent that is often inaccessible through traditional hiring methods. 

Executive Search
Talent Sourcing
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talent sourcing

We leverage extensive industry networks and deep knowledge of banking challenges—such as regulatory compliance, digital transformation, competition from larger institutions, and community-focused growth—to source passive candidates who possess proven skills in areas like lending, risk management, and strategic planning.

Career Counseling
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Candidate Network

After 20 years of conducting thorough vetting, cultural fit assessments, and confidential searches for more than 700 banks across the United States. We have developed a vibrant candidate network with more than 50K qualified commercial bankers.

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connecting people, building great teams

We Offer a variety of services to both employers and job seekers, facilitating the hiring process and ensuring a strong match between candidates and our client banks for long term growth.

Outsourcing
We are an extension of your hiring team's efforts. We adapt to your process and methodology.
Talent
For over 20 years we have successfully placed more than 1.7K candidates with over 700 client banks.
Confidentiality
Many searches involve sensitive situations, like replacing an underperforming leader or confidential succession planning. Our recruiters conduct searches discreetly, protecting the company's reputation and avoiding internal disruptions or market signals.
Cost Effective
Hiring can take months internally, diverting focus from core business. We streamline the process by handling sourcing, screening, reference checks, and negotiations, often filling roles much faster. We also help prevent costly mistakes, such as bad hires.
Expertise
We bring deep industry knowledge, understanding of competitive landscape, cultural fit, and emerging trends. We act as consultants, helping define role requirements, assessing candidate potential, and providing objective evaluations—reducing bias and ensuring alignment with the company's strategy and values.
Winning Focus
We serve as strategic partners, ensuring you secure outstanding talent who not only fill a role but propel your organization forward. Critical hires shape a company's trajectory and are indispensable for winning teams.
1.7k+

Placed Candidates

15.8%

Increase in placements in 2025

Speed Up Your Hiring Process

We make your recruitment challenges simpler by providing you with professional guidance, tools and support.