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The honest answers.

Everything we get asked most. If something isn't here, ask us on the chat.

How does FinTalent work?

At FinTalent, we work a bit like any good consultant would.

We come in, get our head around what's actually going on and where the pain is, and look at the whole problem, not just the hiring bit.

Then we make a recommendation off the back of that.

If that's to run a search, we get out into the market, talk to people who are looking and people who aren't, and sell your business and the role to them.

What does it cost?

Nice and simple. FinTalent charges 15% of the base salary plus super.

Nothing else folded in, so no bonuses, commissions, cars or other on-top bits.

If it's a self-employed contract-to-role, it's a flat $17,500 plus GST.

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How long does it take to fill a role?

FinTalent's average has been 27 days.

We always quote four to eight weeks though, because that's the realistic window to land someone who's in it for the long haul, not just happy to warm a seat for six months.

Do you work outside Melbourne?

Yep.

FinTalent works nationally and has placed roles in every state.

What roles do you specialise in?

FinTalent specialises in mortgage and finance broking roles across Australia:

  • Mortgage Brokers (Residential and Commercial)
  • Credit Analysts (Residential and Commercial)
  • Credit Managers
  • Head of Lending
  • Senior CSM
  • BDM
  • Development Finance
  • Asset Finance
  • Equipment Finance Brokers
What happens if a placement doesn't work out?

There's a standard 120-day guarantee with FinTalent.

That's enough time for both sides to know whether it's working and to call it if it isn't.

And we'll be there the whole way through, either way.

Why retained instead of contingent?

Because it lets FinTalent sell your business properly in the market while you get on with what you're good at, writing business, looking after clients, running your book.

It also means we're not racing three other agencies and your own internal process at the same time.

We get a clear run at it, so we can do the search the way it actually needs doing and land the person you really need.

Will you poach the people you place into my team?

Never. FinTalent won't go behind your back to poach the people we placed with you, full stop.

We see ourselves as the honest go-between for both sides, for the long haul. If something isn't working, we help you both sort it out. And if someone we placed ever does start weighing up a move down the track, we work it through in the open, with them and with you, never behind anyone's back.

Going behind backs is one of the real problems in recruitment, and plenty of our peers do exactly that. It's just not how we operate.

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I'm not actively looking, should I still chat?

Absolutely.

If you've landed on this page, something brought you here.

You might not be looking to leave, but there's almost always a conversation worth having with FinTalent.

What if I'm not the right fit for you?

FinTalent will tell you straight, and still point you somewhere good, a specialist, a tool, another path.

You'll leave with a real read on where you stand either way. We care too much about this industry to send you off with nothing.

Will my current employer find out?

No.

With FinTalent, everything's completely confidential, always.

Nothing happens without your say-so.

Do you charge candidates?

Never.

No recruiter should be charging candidates.

With FinTalent, the hiring business pays our fee, not you.