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Find the right talent.

An error can be extremely costly in any organization but can be devastating in a finance role. Using insights gleaned from The Predictive Index System you can identify individuals who are detailed, risk-averse and will follow rules and guidelines.

Trusted in finance

The companies that hire with us here.

  • BMO logo
  • Scotiabank logo
  • CIBC logo

Rooted in science.

Our extensive work with large financial organizations has allowed us to fine tune our approach in the industry. Our clients are empowered to find talent and build teams that drive results through accuracy, efficiency, strengthened customer/partner relationships, and lowered risk.

The challenges

What financial organizations are up against

  1. 01

    Errors are costly

    An error can be costly anywhere, but in a finance role it can be devastating.

  2. 02

    Risk and rules

    Roles built around rules and guidelines need people who follow them naturally.

  3. 03

    Client relationships

    Advisors and branch teams win and keep clients through trust built over years.

  4. 04

    Teams that work as one

    Branches, operations and head office have to work together for clients to feel it.

How Predictive Success helps

Each answer below meets the challenge with the same number.

  1. 01

    Hire for accuracy

    The Predictive Index identifies people who are detailed, risk-averse and comfortable following rules and guidelines.

    Hire with Data
  2. 02

    Benchmark each role

    Set a behavioural and cognitive benchmark for advisors, analysts and branch managers before you recruit.

    PI Job Assessment™
  3. 03

    Grow client-facing skills

    Measure and grow the selling capability of advisors and relationship managers.

    PSAT (Predictive Selling Assessment Tool)
  4. 04

    Strengthen collaboration

    Team sessions built on each team’s behavioural data improve how branches and departments work together.

    Team Building

The sector’s behavioural profile

Financial and branch managers tend to be methodical and structured.

PI’s data shows that top financial and branch managers stand out for being detail-oriented, focused and consistent.

Explore the 17 Reference Profiles

From The Predictive Index’s industry research.

Job target profile, Finance

Finance Clerk

Behavioural target

-3σ-2σ-1σ0+1σ+2σ+3σCollaborativeIndependentReservedSociableDrivingSteadyFlexiblePrecise
Behavioural target, four factors, band on a -3σ to +3σ axisProvisional shape

Common reference profiles

  • SpecialistA Specialist is a highly precise worker, who remains skeptical while respecting authority.
  • ControllerA Controller is detail-oriented and conservative, with a preference for high quality and technical expertise.

They will be

  • Serious
  • Diligent
  • Reserved

They will like hearing

  • Clarity of tasks and duties
  • Deliver high-quality products and services
  • Professional work environment
  • Bring accountability to work

Noteworthy behaviours

Careful with rules

  • Conscientious
  • Thorough
  • Precise
  • Concerned with rules and accuracy
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