EXECUTIVE & RETAINED SEARCH
We don't start from zero. Your shortlist in 2-3 weeks.
The approach
We don't start
from zero.
Through our Impresario network we hold continuous, confidential conversations with senior professionals in Finance, Tax and Legal — about ambition, timing and market position. No database. That is why your shortlist is ready in 2-3 weeks and your candidate signs in 2-3 months, where the market needs 4-7.
No vacancy postings, no database — only an active, confidential approach to the right senior professional.
Why The Sourcing Partners
Retained search,
done discreetly.
The Impresario network
Continuous, confidential conversations with senior professionals in Finance, Tax and Legal. No database — which is why your shortlist is ready in 2-3 weeks.
Retained process
We test the role against our Role Framework and the current market, and approach people only directly — exclusively and with intent.
Off-limits guarantee
Your people are contractually off-limits. If a candidate leaves within 12 months of starting, we credit 30% — no debate.
Discreet and confidential
Anonymised introduction until interest is mutual. No CV circulation, no exposure.
Senior and partner roles
Focused on senior leadership and partner roles in professional services, including notice periods and non-compete clauses.
Offset fees
If the Radar signals a departure and retention fails, we deploy Search. The fees are offset within a partnership.
The process
How it works
Intake and market analysis — we test the role against our Role Framework and the current market.
Longlist from the network, no vacancy posting — anonymised until interest is mutual.
Guidance through to onboarding — including notice period and non-compete clause.
Direct, exclusive and targeted.
No mass approach.
We test the role against our Role Framework and the current market, and approach people mainly directly, exclusively and with intent. As a rule we work on fixed retainer fees, which are offset against the eventual placement.
That keeps our focus entirely on your assignment — and lets us guarantee our high quality and speed.
"Fixed retainers, offset against the placement. Full focus, guaranteed quality and speed."
Transparent, offsettable retainers — no surprises after the fact.
See our pricing models →How we work
Discreet,
from the first call to the signature.
Tested against the Role Framework
We test the role against our Role Framework and the current market before we approach anyone.
Direct approach from the network
No vacancy posting — only an active, confidential approach through the Impresario network.
Guidance through onboarding
We stay with the placement through onboarding, with onboarding guidance of 30-180 days.
What you can expect
- Exclusive and discreet
- 30% credit if the candidate leaves within 12 months
- Onboarding guidance 30-180 days (from Model Smart)
- AI-readiness profile with every introduction (from Model Smart)
Speed is billable capacity.
Through the Impresario network the shortlist is ready in 2-3 weeks. The market needs 4-7 months on average.
That difference is EUR 150-300k of billable capacity restored sooner per senior role. Billable instead of lost.
Frequently asked questions
What you want to know
How discreet is the process?
What if a candidate leaves?
How does this relate to the Radar?
Ready for the right senior hire?
Arrange a confidential conversation →See current positions by discipline: