FinTalent

Hiring, or thinking about your next move?

Finance & Mortgage Broking Recruitment, White-Glove Execution.

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People we've placed.

Where we've helped people land.

The roles we work on, and how each one's gone.

Mortgage Brokers

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Credit Analysts

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Commercial Finance Brokers

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Head of Lending

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Senior CSM

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Credit Manager

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How a search actually runs with us.

How a move actually works with us.

Eight stages, start to finish.

Every brief goes the same way, from our first chat right through to long after your new hire has settled in.

Eight stages, start to finish.

Every move goes the same way, from our first chat to long after you've found your feet in the new role.

Discovery

We get to know your business and where you're taking it, and we'll tell you honestly if hiring isn't actually the answer right now.

First Conversation

We sit down and work out what you actually want next, not just the title or the pay rise.

Market Mapping

We map out everyone worth knowing for the role, and you can watch the whole list build in a shared pipeline from day one.

The Picture

We show you everything that's out there for someone like you, including roles you'd never have heard about otherwise.

Outreach & Dialogue

We start real conversations with those people, no CV blasts, and we check in each week so you can see things moving instead of waiting in the dark.

Shortlist

We bring you the few that genuinely fit, so you're not wasting calls on roles that aren't you.

FinTalent Screening

We interview properly, with psychometric testing where the role warrants it, so the only people you meet are ones who genuinely want to be there.

Deep Brief

We give you the inside word on each brokerage: the money, the culture, the plans, the real picture.

Client Handover

We prep both sides so the interview goes well, then debrief the same day so nothing loses momentum.

Interview Prep

We get you ready for what they'll actually ask, and what to ask back, and the team already knows your name, so you're not walking in cold.

Offer Management

We handle the offer from go to whoa: references sorted, the counter-offer seen coming, no nasty surprises at the eleventh hour.

Offer & Negotiation

We handle the offer and the negotiation for you, so you don't have to do the awkward bit.

Placement

We stay close to your new hire through their notice period, which is where things tend to wobble, so they actually turn up on day one.

Notice Period

We help you through resigning and working out your notice. It's the nervy stretch, so we take the edge off it.

Settling In

We don't disappear once they start. We keep checking in so the hire settles and grows the way you both planned.

Settling In

We stay in touch for months after you start, because the move only really counts if it works out.

  1. 1

    Discovery

    We get to know your business and where you're taking it, and we'll tell you honestly if hiring isn't actually the answer right now.

    First Conversation

    We sit down and work out what you actually want next, not just the title or the pay rise.

  2. 2

    Market Mapping

    We map out everyone worth knowing for the role, and you can watch the whole list build in a shared pipeline from day one.

    The Picture

    We show you everything that's out there for someone like you, including roles you'd never have heard about otherwise.

  3. 3

    Outreach & Dialogue

    We start real conversations with those people, no CV blasts, and we check in each week so you can see things moving instead of waiting in the dark.

    Shortlist

    We bring you the few that genuinely fit, so you're not wasting calls on roles that aren't you.

  4. 4

    FinTalent Screening

    We interview properly, with psychometric testing where the role warrants it, so the only people you meet are ones who genuinely want to be there.

    Deep Brief

    We give you the inside word on each brokerage: the money, the culture, the plans, the real picture.

  5. 5

    Client Handover

    We prep both sides so the interview goes well, then debrief the same day so nothing loses momentum.

    Interview Prep

    We get you ready for what they'll actually ask, and what to ask back, and the team already knows your name, so you're not walking in cold.

  6. 6

    Offer Management

    We handle the offer from go to whoa: references sorted, the counter-offer seen coming, no nasty surprises at the eleventh hour.

    Offer & Negotiation

    We handle the offer and the negotiation for you, so you don't have to do the awkward bit.

  7. 7

    Placement

    We stay close to your new hire through their notice period, which is where things tend to wobble, so they actually turn up on day one.

    Notice Period

    We help you through resigning and working out your notice. It's the nervy stretch, so we take the edge off it.

  8. 8

    Settling In

    We don't disappear once they start. We keep checking in so the hire settles and grows the way you both planned.

    Settling In

    We stay in touch for months after you start, because the move only really counts if it works out.

Roles we place
  • Mortgage Broker
  • Commercial Finance Broker
  • Residential Credit Analyst
  • Commercial Credit Analyst
  • Credit Manager
  • Head of Lending
  • Senior CSM
  • BDM
  • Development Finance Broker
  • Asset Finance Broker
  • Equipment Finance Broker

Joe & FinTalent have been very prolific in supporting our clients through their recruitment journeys.

He has proven his commitment and support not just with helping our clients find their next hire,
but also to ensure that each hire has benefited our clients businesses.

Thanks Joe for your commitment and support.

From the get-go, Joe was like a supportive friend who really wanted to see you succeed.

We had lengthy conversations to figure out where I would be best placed and it really felt as if there was a lot of attention to detail to ensure I landed the perfect role for me.

Ruan Burger · Success & Broker Chloe Darvagel · SNR. CSM

Marquee Group, 4 hires. 12 months, 0 misses.

Marquee Group, 4 moves.12 months in, all still there.

One brokerage, four different briefs, and every person we placed is still there and going well.

Three of the four we placed at Marquee, telling it in their own words.

Hear it from the Co-Founder

In their own words.

From the people we've placed.

★★★★★

Finding the right people in the mortgage broking space isn't easy, but Joe made it look that way.

Two successful placements in just a few months, and what impressed me most was how much he genuinely cares about fit, not just filling a role.

He took the time to understand our business and built a real relationship along the way.

Highly recommend Joe to anyone in the industry looking for a recruiter who actually gets it.

Aaron Whybrow Strategic Mortgage Brokers
★★★★★

Very happy with my experience and looking forward to continuing a long relationship together as Fortifi continues to grow.

Tristan Vercoe Fortifi Finance
★★★★★

When we had our first catch up with Joe Shephard we made it very clear about the criteria that needs to be met to be employed at Marquee Group.

Our criteria was very specific and we didn't want to go through 10 interviews to select the ideal candidate.

Joe understood this, went through his shortlisting process, presented the most ideal candidate and we hired this individual.

This is how business is done i.e. clearly understand the client's requirements and not waste time.

Marquee Group has now engaged with Joe for recruitment of additional candidates.

Seuj Barua Marquee Group
★★★★★

Excellent professional service.

Joe provided the perfect candidate on day 1 that exceeded our expectations.

Highly recommend this service if you are looking for high calibre talent.

Dino Di Donato MoneyQuest Wollongong
★★★★★

Absolute superstar Joe is, his attention to detail for things that are important to me, the business and the overall brand were so on point, he truly cares about the outcome, which is why I have chosen to work with him and the team.

Joe builds relationships not sells candidates.

Anthony Chimirri Kode Finance
★★★★★

We've loved working with Joe at FinTalent.

He's deeply across the industry, communicates clearly, listens properly and always follows through.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any business or professional in the industry.

Stephen Psyhogios FinTor
★★★★★

Joe at FinTalent went above and beyond throughout the entire process.

From our first conversation to quick check-ins, even after I was offered the first role he put me forward for, he was proactive, responsive and genuinely invested in finding the right fit.

There are plenty of recruiters out there, but Joe is well ahead in how he thinks and approaches the market.

He's strategic, thoughtful and takes the time to properly understand you as a candidate rather than simply matching you to a job description.

A pleasure to deal with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

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Amelia Connor Credit Manager
★★★★★

From our very first conversation, Joe took the time to truly understand what I was looking for, and he made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free.

I always felt supported, informed, and encouraged every step of the way.

His insights and interview tips gave me a real boost in confidence, and it made a huge difference.

I genuinely couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful, dedicated recruiter to be in my corner.

S
Swati Dahal Snr. CSM
★★★★★

No matter what stage you're at in your career, Joe makes the whole process from start to end far more pragmatic and simple, rather than running around aimlessly whilst juggling day to day responsibilities.

I couldn't recommend Joe any higher. With his industry networks, he will provide you with a solution.

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Perry Stavroulakis Snr. CSM
★★★★★

From our initial discussions to the final offer stage, I have felt well-informed and supported every step of the way.

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Diddie Lai Credit Manager
★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Joe recently, and what stood out to me most was his genuine, people-first approach.

From the very beginning, his communication was clear, transparent, and consistent.

But more than that, he took the time to really understand me. Not just my experience on paper, but who I am as a person, what environment I'd thrive in, and what kind of role would truly suit me.

What really sets Joe apart is his ability to build a genuine human connection. It never felt transactional. He was invested in making sure the placement was the right fit for both me and the organisation.

If you're looking for a recruiter who listens, understands, and cares about long-term fit rather than just filling a role, I'd highly recommend working with him.

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Rohit M.B Mortgage Broker
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You'll be dealing with me, not a call centre.

FinTalent is me (for now) and the best RecTec on the market.

No middle layer, no junior recruiter pitching your role. Every call is with me.

No middle layer, no junior recruiter in between. Every call is with me.

These aren't just words on a page.

Each one earned its spot, and you'll see it in how we actually work.

Transparency

We're upfront about what's realistic and what isn't, and what it'll actually take.

We sort out whether a brief is doable before it turns into a project, and the tricky conversations happen at the start, not once something's already gone sideways.

We're upfront about what's realistic and what isn't, and what it'll actually take.

The honest chat happens before any introductions, not once you're three rounds deep into something that was never right.

Unwavering Optimism

We'll take on briefs other people would call too narrow, too senior or too specific.

The right person nearly always exists.

The work is in finding them, not in talking you into lowering the bar.

We'll back moves other people would call too sideways, too senior or too specific.

The right role nearly always exists. The work is in finding it, not in talking you into settling.

Abundance

We share market data, salary intel and process advice without putting it on the invoice.

The relationship's worth more than any one placement, and the maths works itself out over time.

We share market data, salary intel and advice without making it transactional.

The relationship's worth more than any single placement, and the maths works itself out over time.

Accountability

We judge ourselves on who stays, not who we filled.

We follow every placement through long after the invoice is paid, and if we got something wrong, we'll tell you.

We judge ourselves on who stays, not who moved.

We follow every move through long after the offer's signed, and if we got something wrong, we'll tell you.

Let's make sure this fits.

The brokerages we click with treat hiring as a proper decision, not a box to tick.

A good hire builds your book for years. The wrong one can cost you a year just getting back to where you started.

The people we click with treat their next move as a proper decision, not just a browse.

A good move builds your career for years. The wrong one can cost you a year you don't get back.

How to get the best from us

  • You're hiring for a specialist mortgage or finance lending role.

  • You'd rather meet three to five people genuinely worth your time than wade through a stack of CVs.

  • You're happy to retain the search, so we can put everything we've got into it.

  • You want good people quickly, inside a fortnight, before the rest of the market gets to them.

  • You'll be straight with us about the brief, the money and the culture.

How to get the best from us

  • You're a broker, credit analyst or finance specialist with real numbers behind you.

  • You're moving for the right reasons, not just chasing a few extra grand.

  • You're happy to back two or three roles that genuinely fit rather than firing your CV everywhere.

  • You'll be straight with us about what you actually want next.

  • You're treating this as a real career decision, not an idle scroll.

Not the right brief for us?

If we're not the right fit for your role, we'll say so, and point you towards whoever or whatever is, whether that's a specialist, a tool or another way to go about it.

You'll still walk away with a straight read on the market and the package.

We care too much about this industry to send you off with nothing.

Nothing that fits right now?

Maybe we haven't got the right move for you today, or your patch sits outside what we do.

Either way, you'll get a straight read on where you stand, what you're worth, and your smartest next step, even if that's with someone other than us.

We won't ghost you and we won't waste your time.

We got into this to help good people in the industry land well, and that doesn't switch off just because we can't place you.

Tell us who you're hiring for.

Tell us where you're heading next.

No forms, no back and forth. Grab a time that suits and we'll take it from there.

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