How Much Does It Cost to Recruit through The Treasury Recruitment Company?

So, you want to understand our fees and how we structure them?
No problem — read on.

Understanding Treasury Recruitment Fees

It depends… but let me explain.

We specialise exclusively in recruiting treasury professionals. It’s a niche market, and unlike generalist recruiters, we don’t fill hundreds of roles each month. Instead, we invest time, research, and precision in every search to find the right person — not just the next available one.

That level of expertise, reach, and focus comes at a cost, but it also delivers real results.
We’ve been recruiting treasury talent globally for over 25 years — and we know what works.

Why We Don’t Compete on “Cheap” Fees

Clients sometimes ask:
“Mike, the other agencies on our PSL work at 15%. You’re quoting 25–30%. Can you match them?”

The simple answer? No because quality treasury recruitment takes time, insight, and specialist knowledge.

At 15%, you’ll likely get a few CVs from a database and a recruiter who doesn’t understand your function.

They might get lucky. But more often, after 6 to 8 weeks, there’s no result and the market’s been overworked.

That’s when we usually get the call:
“Mike, we’ve been searching for weeks with no success. Can you take this on?”

Of course we can. But by then, it’s often a tougher brief. The market’s been flooded with mixed messages, and great candidates have already tuned out. That’s why investing in a specialist partner from day one saves you both time and reputation.

Our Treasury Recruitment Fee Models

We believe in transparency and flexibility.
Depending on how you want to work with us, there are three proven ways to structure your search:

1. Contingent Search – No Win, No Fee

Our contingent model is straightforward — you only pay if we successfully place a candidate.

Key details:

• Typical fee: 25–30% of base salary

• 100% risk on us — if we don’t deliver, you don’t pay

• Fast access to our treasury network and database

For example, if we recruit a Treasurer earning £200,000 or $300,000, they’ll typically deliver savings or efficiencies far exceeding their recruitment cost — whether that’s through refinancing, improved cash visibility, or system implementation.

If they can’t deliver that value, they’re not the right hire anyway.

2. Retained Search – Shared Commitment, Guaranteed Focus

This is our most effective partnership model.
It gives you dedicated time, resources, and accountability from day one.

How it works:

• Exclusive engagement on your role

• Fees split into three equal stages:

  • 1/3 upfront (Retainer)

  • 1/3 upon shortlist presentation

  • 1/3 upon completion

The retainer allows us to fully resource the assignment and use paid research to uncover both active and passive treasury talent.

We don’t profit from the first stage — that simply funds the search. The real success comes when we deliver the right person.

Our record: 100% success rate on retained treasury searches over the past 25 years.
Yes, we’ve occasionally lost money — but we’ve never failed to deliver.

3. Staged Search – The Best of Both Worlds

If you want something between a full retained and contingent approach, our Staged Search model is the perfect middle ground.

Structure:

• 1/3 upfront retainer (to cover research time)

• 2/3 upon successful placement

It shares risk between both parties and gives you greater focus and commitment than a purely contingent search — without the full exclusivity of a retained agreement.

It’s a win-win solution that balances investment, risk, and reward.

Which Treasury Recruitment Model Is Right for You?

Each approach has its benefits depending on your timelines, budget, and hiring strategy.

• Contingent Search suits faster, lower-risk hiring.

• Retained Search delivers the highest commitment, precision, and success.

• Staged Search offers flexibility if you’re testing the waters.

If you’re unsure which model fits best, let’s have a conversation and tailor an approach to your needs.

Why Clients Choose The Treasury Recruitment Company

• 25+ years of global treasury recruitment expertise

• Specialist network of treasury professionals worldwide

• 100% retained search success rate

• Trusted by major corporates and private equity firms across the UK, US, and Europe

Our clients know that specialist expertise pays for itself — in better hires, faster placements, and stronger long-term results.

Next Steps

If you’re hiring in treasury, let’s chat.
We’ll walk you through each model and help you choose the best structure for your next search.

More resources for employers:

• CHECK OUT Our Global Treasury Salary Survey  – benchmark compensation by level and region

• Hire Treasury Talent – explore our services and success stories

• Treasury Career Corner Podcast – hear directly from treasury leaders we’ve placed and partnered with

Or simply book a 15-minute consultation with Mike Richards to discuss your next hire – ✉️ email Mike@TreasuryRecruitment.com

Let’s make your treasury recruitment process smarter, faster, and more successful.