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We’ve worked with several recruiters over the years. Ian is different. He actually understands banking. He knows what a good relationship manager looks like, and he screens accordingly. We stopped wasting time interviewing the wrong candidates.

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I wasn’t actively looking — Ian reached out. He laid out the opportunity honestly and didn’t oversell it. Six months in, it was the right move. The fact that he was candid about the pros and cons made all the difference.

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Red Consulting found us a lender who had relationships with exactly the type of businesses we were trying to grow in. That’s not luck — that’s industry knowledge. Ian understood our market strategy and targeted accordingly.

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What I appreciate most is the discretion. Our searches are often confidential — we can’t post roles publicly. Ian operates with complete professionalism and handles sensitive situations exactly as you’d hope.

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Ian placed me into a role that genuinely advanced my career. He coached me through the interview process, prepped me for counteroffers, and stayed in touch after I started. That kind of support is rare in this industry.

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We’ve retained Ian on multiple searches across our group. He’s efficient, his candidates are qualified, and he doesn’t waste our time. When he sends someone, we know they’ve been properly vetted. That’s worth a lot.