What we do

We strive to develop a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and then tailor our approach to meet the specific goals of each assignment or broader strategic objective.

Whether mapping and tracking candidates in key markets, or working with clients to develop rigorous assessment criteria, we utilise our considerable experience, unrivalled networks and exceptional in-house research capability to deliver bespoke solutions and lay the groundwork for commercial success and long-lasting relationships.

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Engaged Search

As Mavens of our chosen markets and underpinned by a specialist research team, we identify, profile, provide commentary and subsequently approach and engage with high priority individuals and teams who may potentially meet the commercial and cultural objectives of our clients. We provide a level of sophistication and process management that is unique in the markets in which we practice.

Through many years of experience, we possess a deep understanding of the intricacies and nuances of advising and assisting equity partners in joining a new partnership, and all that is involved to ensure as smooth a transition as possible.

Contingent Selection

We monitor talent pools within our chosen markets and can promptly and efficiently identify and engage with exceptional junior and mid-level talent, as instructed by our clients.

Process Management

Our process management methodology is designed to ensure there are no nasty surprises. It encompasses constant feedback through the interview process, management of contract and remuneration negotiations, and counter-offer risk management.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our leaders are committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion in the search process. Maven Partners is a signatory to the Voluntary Code of Conduct for Executive Search Firms which promotes gender diversity on corporate boards.

Market Research

Based on our comprehensive research process and alongside our existing market intelligence, we map extensive information including target individuals’ employers, relevant experience, qualifications, and additional market insights relevant to each search.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Given the breadth and depth of our relationships within Australia’s professional services community, Maven Partners plays an active role in assisting and advising clients who seek merger or acquisition opportunities as part of a strategic imperative for growth, market re-positioning, or developing and building a new geographical presence.

Maven Partners also acts ‘sell-side’ for professional services firms seeking to merge into a larger practice or indeed as an exit, such as in circumstances where a partner or partners may be planning for retirement, wind-down, or a change of career.

MavenGig is a recruitment platform for experienced Interim Finance and Tax professionals

MavenGig - Interim Finance & Tax professionals

MavenGig is a recruitment platform for experienced Interim Finance (eg: CFO) and Tax (eg: Head of Tax) professionals, and provides employers with a level of flexibility and ‘ease of hire’ that is not possible when making a permanent appointment.

A high quality and substantially more cost-effective solution than the secondment arrangements offered by large accountancy and legal firms, MavenGig contractors and interim professionals may be engaged via outsourced payroll (via Maven Partners) or on a contracting basis.

Where compared to a permanent recruitment solution, fixed costs are removed and notice periods will tend to be no longer than 7 days. Feedback from a large number of corporate clients is that the MavenGig solution provides a 50% to 75% saving when contrasted with the pricing of secondees offered by large chartered accountancy and law firms, essentially for “identical experience and capability”.