Industries Executive Search & HR
A CV shows what someone wants you to see. We show you what's behind it.
Before the shortlist reaches your client: CV plausibility analysis, sanctions and PEP screening, adverse media, and reputation findings — documented in a report you can hand to your client as proof of diligence. And after the placement, Indicium Radar watches for the backdoor hire that costs you your fee.
CV plausibilitySanctions & PEPAdverse mediaIndicium Radarberechtigtes InteresseClient-facing PDF
from €79 per report·80% of reports under 30 minutes·3,000+ reports delivered·6-month satisfaction guarantee
01 What executive search firms actually risk
The real cost shows up months later — not at the placement.
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The dirty CV that passes the interview
A backdoor hire is an executive brought in without full vetting — on the strength of a network, a recommendation, or a board member's acquaintance. The CV reads well. The interviews go smoothly. Six months later, the hidden cost materialises: a sanctions connection, a fabricated career gap, a reputation issue that a structured check from €79 would have surfaced.
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The backdoor hire that costs your fee
Introduced, not placed, and months later working for your client after all. The quiet hire that no one-time check catches — because the risk emerged after the check was filed. This is where Indicium Radar begins.
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The client who asks: "How did you vet this person?"
A dashboard screenshot is not proof of diligence. A dated, sourced, reviewable PDF report — with an explicit statement of limits — is. Your client can hold it in their hands and show it to their board.
02 CV analysis, not just validation
Beyond confirming individual facts — reading the full timeline.
Most providers validate individual CV statements against databases. Indicium goes further: it analyses the full career timeline for patterns and inconsistencies that point-by-point validation misses.
| What we check | What it detects | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline gaps | Unexplained periods between positions | A gap may conceal a failed venture, a dismissal, or a period of inactivity that changes the candidate's narrative |
| Overlapping positions | Roles that overlap chronologically without explanation | May indicate undisclosed board seats, conflicts of interest, or CV inflation |
| Register mismatch | Managing director position with no commercial register entry | A claimed leadership role that never existed in the official record |
| LinkedIn divergence | Inconsistencies between CV and public professional profiles | Different titles, dates, or companies across sources signal CV manipulation |
03 Indicium Radar — the post-placement check
A report answers a question at one point in time. Some risks emerge afterwards.
Indicium Radar is our continuous monitoring tool for executive search firms. It detects when an introduced candidate later starts at your client — the backdoor hire that costs you your placement fee.
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How it works
Radar monitors public sources and sanctions lists for your placed or introduced candidates. When a candidate appears in a new role at a client company, you receive an alert — within the guarantee period you define.
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Who gets alerted
You decide who receives the alert and who decides on forwarding it to the client — configured before monitoring starts, documented in the audit trail.
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Early Access
Radar is in early access now. Request access →
04 Trusted by firms who place C-level executives
"Indicium helps us assess critical risks efficiently and with legal certainty, at a depth that genuinely convinces us. A real asset to our compliance processes."— Bruno Schneller, Managing Partner, Erlen Capital Management AG
"Indicium helps us identify and mitigate risks early — before they become a problem for our clients or our reputation."— Dr. Fabienne E. Meier, Partner, Knight Gianella & Partner AG — Executive Search & Boardroom Consulting
Knight Gianella & Partner AG is a Zurich-based executive search and boardroom consulting firm, founded in 1965. Dr. Fabienne E. Meier is a Partner specialising in CEO and board appointments.
05 Matching depth to the placement
From routine candidate screening to analyst-led escalation.
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Software-Report
Seven check categories in parallel, from €79 — routine candidate screening, 80% delivered in under 30 minutes.
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Hybrid
Software depth plus documented human review — for senior placements where the client expects analyst sign-off.
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Boutique
Fully analyst-led for C-level placements, complex backgrounds, or multi-jurisdiction candidates.
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Indicium Radar
Post-placement monitoring — continuous backdoor hire detection across the guarantee period. Early Access.
FAQ What your client will ask — and what you should know
Do I need the candidate's consent to run a background check?+
In most cases, the legal basis is legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / berechtigtes Interesse) rather than consent — meaning you can start the check without the candidate's active involvement. However, we recommend informing the candidate and obtaining consent where feasible. Indicium can handle the consent process for you if desired.
What is Indicium Radar and how does it protect my placement fee?+
Indicium Radar monitors public sources and alerts you when an introduced candidate appears in a new role at a client company — the backdoor hire that costs you your placement fee. Early access is available now →
How fast can I get a report on a shortlisted candidate?+
A case is opened in 3 minutes. 80% of reports are delivered in under 30 minutes — before the client meeting, not after.
Can I show the report to my client as proof of diligence?+
Yes. The Indicium report is designed as a client-facing PDF: dated sources, grouped findings, signal separated from noise, and an explicit statement of what the check could not see.
What does CV plausibility analysis actually detect?+
Beyond validating individual CV statements, Indicium analyses the full career timeline for gaps, overlapping positions, inconsistencies between CV and LinkedIn, and plausibility deviations — such as a managing director position with no commercial register entry.
This page provides general information about Indicium's services. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions about GDPR compliance, candidate consent, or contractual terms, consult qualified legal counsel.