Public Finance Executive Search

Our Approach to Public Finance Executive Search

Keller knows that executive recruiting can be a time-consuming, costly endeavor that many companies lack the resources for. We also understand that every business requires something different from the next and that each search we conduct needs to be adjusted to suit their specific needs.

For this reason, we meet with the leaders and other important stakeholders at our client’s firm to discuss their expectations for the engagement before we start looking for candidates. Their expectations guide the entire search process and ensure we locate someone who will align with their unique culture and work environment.

Next, we leverage our extensive connections and candidate database to pinpoint talent with the highest potential. To ensure we deliver the right candidate on time, our consultants employ advanced recruitment technology and applicant tracking systems (ATS) to speed up the search.

The criteria we use to select candidates for a position champion diversity and inclusion. In other words, we consider all applicants for employment regardless of their age, gender, race, or personal beliefs. This allows us to assist our clientele in creating more diverse teams.

Once we have gathered applications, we contact each individual to gauge their interest in the role. Our next task involves assessing each candidate to determine their compatibility with the role’s requirements. We also complete rigorous background and reference checks to verify their career history and criminal record. At the end of this process, we are left with a carefully curated list of pre-qualified professionals who fit the bill. Our client then has the final say on who to hire.

Behind Our Recruitment Process

When Keller was a new firm on the executive search scene, we used a one-size-fits-all recruitment strategy that did not consider the distinct characteristics of each organization. At first, this approach served us well, but at some point, we realized it was limiting our rates of successful placements.

We arrived at this conclusion after one particular search for a prominent customer went amiss, resulting in disappointment for both us and them. As a handful of our staff may remember, we approached the assignment like any other, confident that we could find a suitable match for our client’s needs.

However, we were sorely mistaken. While the candidate we put forward had the right qualifications and experience, they were ill-suited to the client’s company culture, which led to internal conflict and, ultimately, the resignation of the hire. This incident prompted us to overhaul our methodology to ensure we would not repeat our mistake in future.

Since making this pivotal shift, we have increased our number of successful placements and built a reputation for efficient, reliable executive search services. We are now widely recognized for our deep insights and personal touch, which enable us to recruit for even the most challenging executive placements.

Despite being one of the best in executive search, Keller remains dedicated to continuous learning and values client feedback, whether in the form of comments, questions, or criticisms. We also make a concerted effort to keep abreast with the latest trends and developments in recruitment to ensure we are poised to assist our customers in making hiring decisions that will benefit their firms in the long run.

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Areas We Specialize In

Public finance presents unique recruitment challenges, especially when it comes to filling senior-level positions. This is due to the unique environment of government agencies and the limitations they often have compared to private sector companies.

At Keller, we know how to overcome these challenges thanks to our deep industry insights and extensive experience staffing public finance roles. Furthermore, we are capable of assisting companies in many fields related to public finance, including, but not limited to:

• Catastrophe Risk Insurance and Reinsurance
• Development Banking
• Education Finance Programs
• Export Credit Financing
• Finance Investment Banking
• Fiscal Transparency Platforms
• Government Pension Fund Administration
• Government Securitization Vehicles
• Green Bond Issuance
• Infrastructure Finance
• Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)
• Intergovernmental Grants Administration
• Municipal Bond Underwriting
• Municipal Leasing and Equipment Finance
• Public Asset Management (Real Estate)
• Public Budgeting and Forecasting Solutions
• Public Health Financing
• Public-Private Partnership Advisory
• Public Sector Auditing and Assurance
• Public Sector Procurement Financing
• Public Sector Risk Advisory
• Social Impact Bond Financing
• Sovereign Debt Management
• Sovereign Wealth Fund Management
• Tax Collection Technology

Positions We Fill

Keller is home to expert public finance recruiters who can deliver senior leaders for roles across the full spectrum of government-linked finance institutions and functions. We routinely recruit Chief Public Finance Officers, Municipal Chief Financial Officers, and Heads of Debt Capital Markets. Our team also secures Treasury Chiefs, Chief Investment Officers, Directors of Infrastructure Finance, and more.

Additionally, clients rely on us to fill niche roles where finance and policy intersect. For example, we have helped appoint Chief Risk Officers to run catastrophe-bond programs, Country Directors at development banks who channel aid to priority projects, and Heads of Green Bond Origination to fund climate projects.

Whether you seek a new Head of Tax Technology to modernize revenue systems, a Budget Director proficient in zero-based planning, or a CEO of Public Asset Management to unlock value in state-owned firms, Keller ensures you get the talent you need quickly and discreetly.

Why Choose Keller as your Public Finance Executive Search Partner?

Motivated by an unwavering commitment to excellence and the same passion that drives our client organizations, Keller delivers exceptional talent who can contribute to the sustained growth of their firms. Our clients’ success is our number-one priority, and we make every effort to match them with professionals who can integrate smoothly into their existing company culture.

Furthermore, our in-depth knowledge of the industry and hands-on experience allow us to support clients in making better recruitment-related decisions. This, in addition to our global database of senior-level talents that would have remained inaccessible through traditional recruitment methods, enables us to secure top-tier candidates. Simultaneously, our customized search strategy cultivates lasting partnerships with clients based on trust and shared success.

Our Promise – The Right Hire

Partnering with Keller guarantees access to reliable executive search services conducted with absolute professionalism and confidentiality. We adhere to stringent NDAs throughout the process and thereafter, safeguarding your organization’s interests and the privacy and security of every hire we make. Our team is also fully compliant with local data-protection regulations, providing you with peace of mind regarding security and legal standards.

Our reputation for placing top-tier leaders in public finance roles comes from prioritizing quality over speed. Rather than settling for the first candidate we meet, we thoroughly review each one to pinpoint the best long-term match. Even so, we acknowledge that all approaches have their flaws, including our own.

Thus, every one of our executive placements comes with a 90-day guarantee. If a new hire does not meet your expectations within this timeframe, we will initiate a new search at no extra charge. This commitment underscores our dedication to recruitment outcomes that drive meaningful, lasting change.

Make Keller your executive search partner today and let us help you secure the ideal talent for your business.