Overview

• Founded in 1998 as The Executive Search Group, Smith & Wilkinson in Scarborough, Maine.
• Specialized search firm exclusively serving the banking industry since 1998.
• Operates with a team of 4 professionals based at 383 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.
• Provides market perception feedback to clients regarding compensation levels and organizational reputation.
• Conducts thorough reference and background checks as part of recruitment process.

Specializations

• Recruitment for banking executives including Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, and COOs.
• Specialized placement for lending roles: Chief Lenders, Senior Lenders, Commercial/Residential Lenders.
• Hiring solutions for financial controllers, branch managers, and credit analysts.
• Expertise in compliance positions including Secrecy Bank Act Officers and VP Commercial Loan Officers.

Services & Approach

• Targeted executive search for banks, credit unions, and wealth management firms.
• Candidate assessment against position requirements using industry-specific evaluation methods.
• Comprehensive recruitment process including client needs analysis and cultural fit assessment.
• Discrete intermediary services with market intelligence on compensation and hiring challenges.