2. You need the best finance Your company’s future is too We know where and how
professionals working for you important to trust to anyone but to find the finance talent
to drive business success. Lucas Group. you need to deliver results.
Where are you going to find them? You want the best. You want it quickly. Our finance recruiters are experts
Classified ads? Job boards? The cousin of And you want your next hire to drive in matching transcendent talent
a colleague who used to work in the business success. You don’t just need with forward-thinking companies.
industry? You need more than resumes. access to candidates. You need We help you find the people who set
You need talent. talented, highly-qualified, game- your numbers and those who ensure
changing employees. that you achieve them.
A Different Approach to Finance Recruiting
How do we accomplish what others can’t?
First, we listen. Then we get to know you.
Through deep and objective research into your organization, we get to know
you better than anyone. To serve as your premier finance recruiting Unparalleled Expertise
partner, we want to know more than simply what the job entails. We do our
own exhaustive research and work closely with you to understand your for a Dynamic Industry
strategic objectives, your culture, your areas of expertise, and how a
premier recruiting firm can help you solve current problems and achieve
The world of finance is changing,
long-term strategic goals and financial success. Upon completion of our and it’s changing quickly.
research and analysis, we begin our search for the best candidate to fill your
needs. While the content and scope of
these changes remain murky, one
We work with knowledge, speed, and confidentiality. thing is clear – the financial world
Our finance recruiters discretely assist top companies to find and hire will continue to experience rapid
transcendent finance talent. More importantly, we only place people in transformation.
situations that make the most sense. A wrong fit may yield a fee, but not a
long-term relationship. Our detailed interviewing process enables Lucas An uncertain marketplace,
Group to precisely match qualifications, cultural fit, and long-term however, presents opportunities for
compatibility, and it ensures lasting and successful placements for both savvy companies.
clients and candidates. We’re in this for the long haul, and we’ll work
diligently to become a seamless, accessible, and complementary partner to From manufacturing and
your company – helping you achieve increasingly aggressive business goals. telecommunications to financial
Our long-term approach separates us from the competition. services and consumer products,
companies across all industries
We understand our clients and the candidates, and we appreciate that need transcendent financial talent
hiring decisions impact people, companies, families, and careers. Everything
we do reflects our deep understanding of the executive recruiting process to reduce costs, increase revenues,
and the critical importance of each placement for both our clients and the intelligently navigate through M&A
candidates they seek. We are interested in more than one placement. We activity, and wisely manage
are interested in becoming your seamless executive recruiting partner. increased government regulation.
Because of that philosophy, we treat our clients and our candidates with
professional courtesy and discretion at every point in our relationship.
3. Local Knowledge and National Reach
Our finance recruiters understand the nuances of local markets
and the significance of global trends.
That’s a powerful combination in today’s competitive marketplace.
Lucas Group finance recruiters have deep industry knowledge, both in finance and executive recruiting. Our national reach and
industry depth are critical to helping your company excel across a spectrum of complex and highly-competitive industries.
From a Treasurer for a $20 million retail company to a VP of Finance for a Fortune 500 firm, Lucas Group finance recruiters
continuously find outstanding talent. Of the thousands of candidates we placed recently, 91% were currently employed.
We can help you find the candidates you need and work with you to convince them to make an employment switch.
Further, Lucas Group recruiters know that you are looking for finance professionals who can combine technical and business
skills to deliver objective advice to help you grow your business, improve your performance, and manage your risk more
effectively. That expertise makes Lucas Group the perfect complement to your company or firm. Lucas Group’s geographic
reach and industry depth provide companies with the experience and breadth necessary to create business value. Consider
Lucas Group a seamless extension of your Human Resources Department with sharp focus, unparalleled resources, and
sophisticated recruiting technology.
Better People; Better Processes;
Better Finance Results
The Lucas Group culture and It’s not easy to become a Lucas Group finance recruiter.
methodologies drive superior But once hired, our recruiters receive the finest, most
business results for our clients. systematic training in the industry.
All Lucas Group finance recruiters have the intellectual horsepower and
Why? Because we hire the best recruiters in the nimbleness to anticipate and react to dynamic situations. They are true
industry; we continuously train and educate multi-taskers, capable of navigating the vagaries of the hiring process, in a
them to improve; we employ sophisticated and fast and effective fashion.
effective technology to enhance their skills; and We don’t do “on-the-job” training. Our training process begins with a
we have a business philosophy that puts our highly regimented, 30-day, 28-point on-boarding process at both our
clients above everything else. corporate headquarters in Atlanta and at individual home offices. We
utilize 12 training modules that teach best practices in everything from the
The quality of the people we hire psychology of the recruiting process to integrating technology. We then
is the differentiator. match new recruiters with an experienced veteran who mentors them in
We have a track record of hiring successful the nuances of success. We continue their training through in-house and
people with the intellectual maturity to thrive in on-line training programs throughout their first year in the industry and
finance. Unlike others, we don’t hire in volume throughout their entire career at Lucas Group. We take a highly structured
and weed people out through competitive approach and focus our training on forging outstanding recruiting teams.
attrition. Lucas Group hires proven, business- At Lucas Group, we’re not simply a collection of independent contractors.
savvy, consultative people with a track record of We are an integrated recruiting team that can maximize your hiring
success. They have solid academic and efforts in finance… or any other recruiting expertise you need.
professional credentials; ethics and integrity;
and strong, collaborative personalities.
4. We are experts in the areas of finance, private equity,
strategy, M&A, and treasury.
From Fortune 500 corporations to small, privately-held firms, we work
to find transcendent, executive talent in such diverse areas as:
Financial Analysis/Planning/Forecasting
Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic Planning and Corporate Development
Treasury Capital Markets
Hedge Fund/Asset Management/Portfolio Finance
We augment outstanding human capital For each interaction you have with us,
with outstanding technology. we guarantee that:
We employ the finest recruiting candidate tracking system You will have a consistent and personal point
of contact throughout the entire process. We
on the market. don’t fly a team in for the presentation and
This database includes comprehensive information on people who are not then turn the process over to people in the
actively searching for work but are receptive to entertaining just the right back office to manage the search. The
offer. You won’t find these people through many of our competitors, and you recruiter you meet at the beginning of your
certainly won’t ever see them on a job board. But we know who they are; Lucas Group relationship will be the person
where they are; and what it would take to interest them to take the next step who works with you through the entire
in their career. Job boards don’t find great candidates, Lucas Group finance recruiting and hiring process.
recruiters do. We will ask good questions and listen better
Lucas Group has made a significant investment in technology. But the key is than any other executive recruiter.
the integration of the technology with the business knowledge our recruiters You will receive premium consultative service
have to make your recruiting more efficient and effective. Additionally, we and no sales pressure.
have a highly visible presence in the world of social media; including LinkedIn,
Facebook, Twitter, and other sites where professionals connect. We will use the depth and breadth of Lucas
Group specialization to find transcendent
Lots of recruiting companies have tools. talent in any industry. Looking for a Senior
It’s how we integrate them that makes a positive difference Financial Analyst in Chicago? We can do that.
Need a VP for Strategic Planning and
for our clients. Corporate Development in New York? We can
do that too. If you have multiple hiring needs,
Lucas Group can be your sole-source executive
recruiting partner.
You Succeed: We Succeed. You will receive continuous communication,
thoughtful analysis, and the benefit of our
We have a different perspective on how to be successful in the consistent adherence to Lucas Group premier
finance marketplace and in executive recruiting as a whole. processes and methodologies that achieve
business results for your company or firm.
By helping our clients succeed, our success will take care of itself. As a corollary,
we believe in treating our clients the way we like to be treated.
For a recent training event, Lucas Group invited a senior executive from one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies to
share his knowledge on how to anticipate and surpass client expectations. Our focus on long-term client satisfaction is sincere and
ongoing, and it separates Lucas Group from the field.
We have long-term client relationships forged by long-tenured recruiters. Such an approach makes sense for us and makes Lucas
Group unique in the recruiting industry.
At Lucas Group, we are redefining the executive
recruiting experience through the use of market data,
analytics, and consistent and candid communication.
We have experience, breadth, and in-house research capabilities,
all focused on finding the perfect candidate for your company or firm.
