Retained Search

With access to a wealth of resumes, C-Suite executives, hiring managers, HR professionals, and company profiles, EAC serves as our clients' talent search partner. We conduct highly specialized candidate research and stealth recruiting to find top talent in 30 – 120 days.

Buy-Side Sector

Alternative Investments, Asset Management, Institutional Investors, Broker Dealers

• C-Suite (CEO, CIO, COO, CFO, GC, CTO, CRO, CCO, CMO, CAO)

• Accounting (Fund | Corp | Tax)

• Analysts (Fundamental | Quant)

• Business Development

• Fundraising and Investor Relations

• Human Resources

• IT Developers

• Legal & Compliance

• Middle Office Operations

• Portfolio Managers

• Risk Management

• Treasury

Retained Search Process:

• Conduct client needs analysis with hiring managers

• Assist with job specification

• Formulate search strategy and review position specifications

• Develop the prospect universe of companies and candidates

• Leverage two decades of internal research and business contacts

• Access public information to target appropriate institutions and people

• Contact sources and prospects

• Brief candidates on the opportunity

• Client calibration meeting

• Market feedback regarding client, position, and opportunity

• Prospective candidate review

• Conduct candidate interview

• Produce detailed candidate reports

• Run background and reference checks

• Present offer and terms for a successful hire

• Maintain communication with hired candidate and client for 12 months