In a hyper-competitive job market, securing top talent has become a strategic advantage. Companies are constantly re-evaluating their recruitment process, balancing speed with accuracy, and visibility with value.
While internal Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) remain a useful part of the in-house recruitment process, their reach often stops at the surface. To win the battle for the best people, forward-thinking firms are shifting toward research-driven hiring models that go beyond the database—and deep into the hidden passive market.
Tapping the Pool of Passive Candidates
ATS platforms are inherently geared towards active job seekers, candidates who are applying, uploading CVs, and waiting for calls. But what about the professionals who aren’t actively searching, yet would move for the right opportunity?
That’s where targeted research excels.
By identifying and engaging passive candidates, organisations unlock access to individuals who bring niche experience and proven performance—but who aren’t showing up in job boards or keyword searches.
In fact, 90% of the placements we make at Resilient are sourced exclusively from passive talent pools.
Tailored Talent, Not Just Filtered Matches
Unlike most ATS-driven searches, which rely on keyword parsing and broad filters, a research-first approach allows for precision matching. We don’t just scan for terms, we build a profile based on:
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Market-specific experience
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Competitor knowledge
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Sector-aligned credentials
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Soft skills and leadership style
This is critical in Asset Finance talent acquisition, where clients often require candidates with hands-on experience across leasing platforms, regulatory environments, or transformation projects.
By focusing on specificity and nuance, we deliver Asset Finance talent solutions that are embedded in context, not just loosely related.
Competitive Intelligence Built In
Research-driven recruitment doesn’t stop at candidate identification. It also provides valuable market intelligence, such as:
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How competitors structure their teams
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Compensation and benefits benchmarking
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Employer brand perception
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Which vendors or platforms they’re aligned with
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Where talent is moving, and why
This data helps HR leaders, hiring managers, and Asset Finance consultants make better-informed decisions on everything from role definition to compensation strategy.
Pipeline Building for Long-Term Gains
Targeted research allows you to create a forward-looking talent pipeline, rather than recruiting reactively when the pressure is on.
By engaging passive candidates well ahead of need, you ensure:
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Faster time-to-fill
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Higher-quality shortlists
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Stronger cultural and technical fit
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Reduced hiring risk for critical roles
In sectors like Asset Finance, where hiring cycles are often driven by large system transformations, platform upgrades, or commercial lending cycles, this proactive approach pays dividends.
Enabling Diversity & Inclusion by Design
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just goals—they’re imperatives. Research-led recruitment enables organisations to reach beyond existing networks and uncover underrepresented voices, creating a more inclusive workforce.
This is especially relevant in finance and fintech, where legacy hiring methods have often lacked diversity by default. Our approach intentionally broadens access and builds balanced teams improving innovation and decision-making along the way.
Why Resilient?
At Resilient Management Solutions, we specialise in transforming how companies identify and engage with talent. From hard-to-fill roles in Asset Finance technology, to C-suite appointments, to building future-ready delivery teams, we apply targeted research to deliver exceptional outcomes.
We don’t just provide CVs. We deliver insight, alignment, and long-term value.
Ready to Rethink Recruitment?
Don’t limit your hiring strategy to what’s visible. Let’s unlock the hidden market together.
Whether you’re looking to improve your Asset Finance talent acquisition strategy, benchmark your recruitment process, or engage with hard-to-reach specialists—Resilient is here to help.
Book a call to start building a research-led recruitment strategy that delivers the unseen talent capable of elevating your organisation to new heights.
