Our commitment is to assist businesses in the Financial Services and Banking Sector make informed decisions about the best way to optimize the talent you hire for your current and long-term requirements, and not just supply the most immediate C.v.that fits.

• We have long established connections to these industries and we understand the challenges you face.
• We understand the urgency of some of your needs.
• We appreciate that sometimes there is a need for business sensitivities to be very diplomatically managed.
• We recognize the importance of finding the right talent, that doesn’t just impress at interview, but makes a lasting impact upon the business plan.
• We understand that skills are important, but behaviours and attitudes largely impact how effective those skills are in differing environments.
• We value your time and ensure we maximize the return you get from each part of the recruitment process you wish to be involved with.

Moreover, we recognize that our experience evidences that Firms want to work with individuals who know their industry and subject matter, and can evidence a proven methodology.Increasingly, Firms need to feel that they are working with a subject matter expert.

Categorically, in all service environments it is vital that a value for money experience is created, and certainly if Recruitment and Consultancy services are to be seen as a Professional Service, alongside Accountants and Solicitors, there has to be complete accountability for the project and a high level of knowledge, that ultimately ensures a value added relationship.

By leveraging the strong, established relationships we have developed within the inner circles of the industry we help ensure that our clients have access to the best talent suitable to their long-term strategic business needs. Our access to and influence among the industry’s key figures and best talent don't just make a change—they make a difference.

Virtus offers a truly collaborative approach to executive search that is based on a thorough understanding of the strategic, financial and operational issues our clients face. Our proven processes and comprehensive analyses help ensure that no stone is left unturned during your search. This is made more robust by the use of referencing and validation.

Uniquely in this sector therefore we offer Clients the chance to choose between day rate activity charging or fixed project costings, since transparency to us does not mean relying upon an arbitrary percentage of a salary to calculate our fees, but a certainty of what activity we are going to do to earn our fees and a consistent work in progress report that keeps you highly involved and able to hold us to account.