Risk & Compliance | Executive Search & Recruitment

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and stakeholder expectations evolve, boards and executive teams increasingly rely on senior risk and compliance leaders to interpret complex rules, embed robust controls and enable responsible growth. The right leaders balance prudence with commerciality — protecting reputation while allowing the business to pursue strategic opportunities.

We support clients in identifying and appointing senior leaders across the risk and compliance agenda — from Chief Risk Officers and Heads of Compliance to Data Protection Officers and senior risk advisers. Our work covers a broad range of mandates, including regulatory remediation, enterprise risk management, conduct and culture programmes, financial crime prevention, and operational resilience.

Why specialist risk & compliance leadership matters

• Regulatory complexity: Leaders must translate evolving domestic and international regulation into practicable, proportionate responses.
• Reputational stewardship: Risk and compliance executives play a central role in safeguarding trust with customers, regulators and investors.
• Cross-functional influence: Effective leaders work across legal, finance, technology and operations to embed controls and shape decision-making.
• Strategic enabler: When aligned with business strategy, risk functions move from being a constraint to a competitive differentiator.

Our approach
We combine sector-specialist insight with a disciplined search methodology. Each assignment begins with a thorough diagnosis of the organisation’s risk profile, regulatory context and cultural dynamics. This enables us to define the leadership profile required — not only in terms of technical competence, but also behavioural traits, stakeholder gravitas and cultural fit.

We then leverage our global network and targeted research to identify candidates who can both navigate regulatory complexity and partner with executives to deliver strategic outcomes. Our assessments are grounded in evidence: validated interviews, stakeholder mapping and, where relevant, psychometric and scenario-based evaluation.

Where we add value

• Deep sector knowledge: Our consultants have experience across financial services, healthcare, energy, technology and regulated corporate environments.
• Board-level advisory: We advise on board composition, committees and succession planning for risk and compliance leadership.
• Discretion and speed: We execute confidential searches with the urgency and diligence senior mandates require.
• Post-appointment support: We remain engaged after appointment to help ensure successful onboarding and sustained impact.

Who we work with
We partner with global corporations, domestic market-leaders, private equity-backed businesses and public-sector organisations. Whether you require a permanent appointment, an interim leader for a critical remediation, or strategic advice on risk function design — we tailor our approach to your context.

Get in touch
If you are considering a search for senior risk or compliance leadership, or would like to discuss board-level advisory, contact our Risk & Compliance specialists for a confidential conversation.

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