Results-based placement for VP and director-level executive roles — fee payable upon successful placement with no compromise on candidate quality.
Contingency search is the right model for executive and senior leadership roles where the hiring organization is managing search cost risk carefully — typically Vice President, Senior Vice President, and senior director-level appointments. In a contingency engagement, CYPHERIX SYSTEMS LLC earns its fee only when a successful placement is made.
This model should not be mistaken for lower-quality work. Our contingency practice draws on the same research capabilities, candidate network, and assessment rigor as our retained engagements. The difference is in fee structure, not methodology.
We accept contingency mandates selectively — only where we have high confidence in our ability to deliver a strong shortlist within the client's timeline and where the role's compensation package is competitive within the market. This ensures that every contingency engagement we take is one we expect to close successfully.
No upfront fee. Professional fee earned upon successful candidate start date.
Typical time from mandate acceptance to candidate shortlist presentation: 30–45 days.
Direct access to passive candidates through our 30-year network — not simply job board posting.
90-day replacement option if the placed executive departs within the initial guarantee period.