Where is Schneider Global Search Advisory based?
Schneider Global Search Advisory is based in Santa Cruz, California, serving clients and candidates across international markets.
What engagement structures do you offer?
An engagement takes one of three forms:
- Retained — billed in three equal installments: one-third to begin, one-third at candidate presentation, and one-third upon hire.
- Contingency — the fee is due only when a hire is made.
- Contained — a blend of the two, and the approach we most often recommend: an upfront fee establishes our mutual commitment and is fully credited toward the total search fee on hire.
How are your fees calculated?
The search fee is a percentage of the candidate's first-year annualized compensation. Any upfront fee — in a retained or contained search — is credited in full toward that total when the hire is made.
How long does a search take?
Most searches run 60 to 90 days from kickoff to hire — and when speed is a priority, we can move faster.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Provided the terms of our Schedule of Fees are met, we offer an unconditional one-year replacement guarantee for the same position — using our best efforts to place a replacement candidate at no additional fee.
What types of companies do you work with?
Private-equity-backed, publicly traded, privately held, and family-owned companies, across international markets.
Do you recruit beyond finance?
Global financial leadership is our core expertise, but clients regularly ask us to help with other roles — and we're glad to. That includes Presidents, Managing Directors, and leaders across HR, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal, and senior Technical and IT roles.
Can you help me if I'm looking for a new opportunity?
Yes. When our capacity allows, we provide confidential, proactive representation for exceptional candidates — and there's never a fee to you; our fees are paid in full by the hiring company. Introduce yourself and let us know you're open to a move and what you're seeking (role, geography, industry, etc.) — when a search comes in that's a strong match, we'll be in touch. In select cases, we take on a search on a candidate's behalf.