We’ve witnessed significant growth and professionalisation of Family Offices over the years, resulting in a rising demand for high-calibre professionals. However, this type of employee is also going to be hunted by much larger companies with more resources and experience in recruiting them.
This makes the process challenging for recruiters from far smaller Family Offices. It’s no surprise, therefore, why so many choose to work with external recruiters when filling their vacancies.
Agreus is one of the few recruitment companies that specialises in the Family Office space, so not only do we know how to find that kind of a top-level candidate, but we also know how to screen them for cultural fit. We can also advise Family Offices on what salary and benefits will keep them out of the hands of multinationals also keen on hiring them.
Understanding the roles
We always begin our process by establishing a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities the role entails. We then take time to understand the requirements and culture of the family and their office.
We then use this information to create the perfect job description to attract high-quality professionals, but which also makes clear the qualifications and skills a candidate should have, and their eventual responsibilities. Once this is completed, we then embark on the search by promoting the role on our website and LinkedIn, while leveraging our networks and targeted outreach to find a shortlist of candidates.
Rigorous screening process
We carefully assess technical skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural alignment at each step. We always begin by validating the competencies, qualifications, and hard and soft skills of candidates. Applicants who pass this stage will receive an invitation to attend a brief initial interview with our consultants.
Prioritising cultural fit
We’re mindful of how important cultural fit is when hiring for a Family Office. According to our findings, 92% of Family Offices believe it is more important than qualifications in the hiring process. However, finding the right candidate with the right fit isn’t a straightforward process and it can be riddled with challenges.
Over the past decade we’ve developed an keen understanding of how to probe potential candidates for cultural fit by asking the just the right questions. We’ve published an article with a list of interview questions here, if you’re interested to learn more about it.
We’ve also released a report discussing the importance of cultural fit and a standardised recruitment process for Family Offices. To read the Complete Guide to Cultural Fit click here.
Working as a team
We work exclusively with Family Offices and provide tailored and dedicated recruitment services. We take time to understand the culture of each office, the existing team members and how they work, and from that information we determine what type of recruit would best fit the role. We recruit for every role in a Family Office, from accounting and finance, investment, support and operational to executive staff. We understand the unique dynamics of the sector and can find the perfect candidates, as well advising on the current compensation expectations they will require.
For a more tailored conversation about hiring for your Family Office, please do not hesitate to get in touch.