Better Candidates. Stronger Hires.

Talent IQ runs contingency-based focused searches to find and deliver the right person for the role, every time

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HOW PERFORMANCE-BASED RECRUITING WORKS

Results first. Everything else follows.

No hire, no fee. No exceptions.

Talent IQ’s contingency recruiting services mean we are fully invested in the outcome, not just the process.

We take on your search, identify and assess qualified candidates and present only the people worth your time. Our fee is earned when a successful placement is made.

Until then, the work is ours to do.

This model works because our incentives are aligned with yours. We are not billing hours. We are focused on one thing: finding the right person for the role.

A FOCUSED SEARCH, BUILT AROUND
THE RIGHT HIRE

We do the work upfront so your team spends time with candidates who are aligned to the role, the market and your hiring goals.

Talent IQ runs a focused contingency recruiting search based on your role, market, must-have requirements, and hiring goals.

We do not send you candidates just to create activity. Every person we present is researched, assessed, and considered against the role before they reach your team.

Because our fee is tied to a successful placement, our priority is simple: help you find the right person and move the search forward with confidence.

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What every search includes

  • We clarify the role before we start sourcing
  • We combine targeted sourcing with a network of candidate relationships built over years
  • We assess for fit before presenting candidates
  • We share market feedback gathered during the search
  • We stay focused on the hire, not resume volume

HOW OUR CONTINGENCY RECRUITING SERVICES WORK

Every search starts with a clear understanding of the role, the market, and what a strong hire looks like for your team.

1
Define the
Search Strategy

Every search starts with clarity. We start with a detailed intake to understand the role requirements, target companies, compensation range, and the candidate profile your team needs.

2
Identify and Engage

We draw from our existing candidate network while also sourcing fresh talent for the specific role, so your search is not limited to applicants or recycled profiles. Each candidate is assessed for experience, fit, motivation, and alignment before being presented.

3
Support the Placement

We help move the process forward from shortlist to offer, supporting candidate communication, interview feedback, offer discussions, and final placement once the right candidate is selected.

Roles we place

We place candidates at every level, from real estate and property management to wealth and asset management.

Don’t see the role you need to fill? Get in touch

Wealth & Asset Management

COO, Wealth Management Director, Asset Management Senior Portfolio Manager Portfolio Risk Analyst VP, Business Development VP, Compliance AML Analyst ETF Specialist Fund Accountant Performance Analyst Compliance Officer Trade Operations Analyst Valuation Analyst

Real Estate & Property Management

VP, Property Management Director of Leasing Controller Manager, Property Accounting Director, Acquisitions Senior Investment Analyst Property Manager Lease Administrator Property Accountant Lease Analyst Development Accountant Real Estate Investment Analyst Property Administrator

READY TO START YOUR SEARCH?

If you need focused recruiting support for a critical or hard-to-fill role, Talent IQ can help. Tell us about the position you need to fill, and we’ll follow up to discuss whether our contingency recruiting services are the right fit for your search.

Struggling to find qualified candidates for a role?

We run a focused search to identify, assess, and present candidates who are aligned with the role, the market, and your hiring goals.

Hiring for a critical role?

When the hire impacts your team, clients, operations, or growth, we help you move beyond applicants and run a targeted search.

Need to move quickly without committing to an upfront fee?

Our contingency model keeps the focus on a successful placement. We manage the search, present aligned candidates, and earn our fee when the right hire is made. No hire, no fee.

Contingency Recruiting Services FAQs

Have questions about contingency recruiting services? Here are a few things companies often ask before starting a performance-based search.

Contingency recruiting is a model where a recruiting firm conducts a search on your behalf and is only paid when a successful placement is made. There is no upfront fee or retainer. The recruiter’s compensation is tied directly to results, which means the search begins immediately and the focus stays on finding the right hire. No candidate hired, no fee.

Contingency recruiting works best when a role is specialized, competitive, or hard to fill through traditional postings. It is a strong fit for companies that need to move quickly, do not want to commit to an upfront fee, and are looking for a recruiter who is invested in the outcome rather than the process.

Retained search requires an upfront fee before the search begins, and is typically used for senior executive roles where exclusivity and a longer search timeline are expected. Contingency recruiting carries no upfront cost, the fee is earned only when a hire is made. It is better suited for specialized and mid-to-senior level roles where speed and flexibility are important.

Talent IQ places candidates across real estate, property management, and wealth and asset management. Roles include Fund Accountants, Compliance Officers, Portfolio Managers, Property Managers, Senior Investment Analysts, VP-level leaders, and more. If you do not see your role listed, get in touch and we will let you know whether we can help.

Job postings reach candidates who are actively looking. Contingency recruiting goes further by proactively identifying and engaging qualified professionals who are not on job boards, including those who are performing well in a current role and not actively searching. This produces a stronger, more complete candidate shortlist.

Talent IQ offers a replacement guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves or does not work out within the guarantee period, we will re-engage the search at no additional fee.

Most searches produce an initial shortlist within two to four weeks, depending on the complexity of the role and the depth of the candidate market. Senior or highly specialized roles may take longer. Talent IQ provides regular updates throughout the search so you always have a clear picture of where things stand.

We start with a detailed intake conversation to understand the role requirements, must-have experience, target companies, compensation range, and hiring timeline. The more context you can provide upfront, the faster and more focused the search will be.