Risk

Leading Risk Recruitment Services for regulated businesses across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the US.

We recruit top risk management talent for today's dynamic business environment. Our expertise covers the full spectrum of risk, including operational, market, enterprise, liquidity, and climate risk, with a focus on mid-to-senior and board-level appointments.

From oncoming regulatory pressures to tumultuous talent markets and global supply chain disruption, Broadgate's dedicated delivery teams understand the nuanced challenges facing modern business.

We're here to connect business leaders with qualified, regulatory-approved professionals who protect and enable sustainable growth. Broadgate combines global talent networks and comprehensive industry knowledge to quickly fill objective-critical roles in both a permanent and interim capacity. We also maintain a versatile SME bench (Subject Matter Expert bench) of experienced consultants ready to be deployed on your executive hiring projects.

From board-effectiveness reviews to executive coaching, our risk recruitment specialists can provide expert support at every touchpoint of your hiring process.

Learn more about our services, connect with our team today.

CANADA LIFE

1.5

1st Interview to Placement Ratio

1.6

Jobs to Placements

Canada Life provides retirement, investment and protection solutions to individuals, families and businesses. Seeking an agile talent partner, Canada Life enlisted Broadgate to deliver a comprehensive Risk and Compliance transformation program. Our approach involved providing sustained support through long-term contracts (minimum one year), with our team peaking at 17 contractors. Over a five-year partnership, Broadgate has become a trusted talent partner for Canada Life, placing over 25 contractors across various initiatives, including critical support for GDPR readiness.

Roles successfully placed include: Project Manager, Risk Manager, Procurement Manager, Conduct Risk Manager, Governance & Reporting Manager, and GDPR Programme Manager.

CENTRUS

Centrus is a dedicated team of corporate finance advisors, treasurers and analytics experts who provide advice and investment to the projects, companies and assets that matter to people, communities and the environment. Centrus were in the market to hire a solution-oriented Head of Compliance with strong experience and credibility (particularly regarding the FCA), with a focus on acquiring regulatory sign-off. Given Broadgate’s experience and credentials, Centrus had no concerns with the team’s search capabilities. To help improve confidence in the candidate, Broadgate lent on the consultancy services of its senior advisor and C-suite trainer, Adrian McCarthy, identifying and securing the Head of Compliance role inside the agreed time frame.

‘Broadgate brought that level of expertise, confidence, and high level of assurance that we just couldn’t get by doing the process by ourselves, or even with other firms. Adrian’s input and consultation were professionally run, very comprehensive and highly valued by the company and the board, and it gave us great confidence in the process.’

Gavin Friel

CFO

DZ BANK

4 Weeks

Time to Fill

DZ BANK AG's New York branch has been serving US, German, and international clients with operations in North America for almost 50 years. DZ Bank NY is offering products to manage interest rates and currency risks, as well as a broad variety of financing solutions in the asset securitisation, project finance, corporate finance, and trade finance sectors. DZ engaged Broadgate's services to source a Vice President of Credit Risk through our Contingent Recruitment Solution. The brief was to identify high-calibre talent with strong risk management expertise and proven leadership credentials. A briefing call was held on 4th February, and within days Broadgate delivered a shortlist of four candidates. All progressed to first-stage interviews, with two advancing to the final stage. References were completed promptly, and an offer was made within one month of the initial briefing.

Great customer service and performance — 10/10.

Deputy Chief Credit Officer

HEYLO

6 Weeks

Turnaround Time

100

Candidates Identified in Nationwide Market Map

Founded in 2014, Heylo is one of the UK’s leading Shared Ownership providers, delivering affordable homes through partnerships with housebuilders, local authorities, and agents. With over 10,000 properties, Heylo sought a Chief Risk Officer to strengthen governance and support its next stage of growth, with a clear focus on board diversity. Broadgate, recommended through its executive network, conducted a nationwide search and market mapping, identifying 100 candidates and shortlisting 15. Seven of the top 10 candidates brought diverse perspectives, with four reaching interview stage. Within six weeks, Broadgate secured a high-calibre CRO aligned with Heylo’s values, risk agenda, and diversity goals, earning praise from leadership and a candidate NPS of 10/10.

‘It was a pleasure to partner with the highly professional team at Broadgate to support our recruitment for a Chief Risk Officer. They combined deep sector expertise with a clear understanding of our organisational values, particularly our strong focus on social impact, to deliver several strong candidates. The process was efficient, and we were pleased to secure a candidate of such a high calibre and with very relevant sector knowledge. She is a huge asset to our Excom team.’

Chief of Staff/HR

RBS INTERNATIONAL

1.8

CV to Interview Ratio

28 Days

Time to Hire

Permanent Hires Made

RBS International is the UK’s largest independent depository service provider, holding around 30% of the market and rapidly expanding in Luxembourg. With the scale, experience, and breadth of expertise to support a wide variety of fund structures and asset types, their Luxembourg branch plays a key role in ensuring investors’ money is safeguarded with confidence and without conflict.

In 2024, the firm onboarded Broadgate alongside other new suppliers to help deliver in light of a significant wave of growth hires.

The first release of the seven roles was highly competitive, with multiple agencies on the PSL. Broadgate filled six of them by leveraging our established network in the small but specialised Luxembourg market, underpinned by our confidence in representing RBS International’s unique value proposition.

By building strong communication lines, investing in on-site meetings, and developing a comprehensive understanding of the culture, we quickly became a trusted partner.

Following this success, Broadgate continued to deliver on additional hiring needs, culminating in an exclusive partnership from August 2024.

Roles placed include: Risk Manager, Due Diligence Manager, Depository Manager, and Custody Officer.

TRIODOS BANK

100%

Completion Rate

Risk & Compliance Contractors Placed

Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking. With over 700,000 customers across Europe, Triodos is on a mission to make money work for positive change.

Broadgate’s partnership with Triodos began with a strong value alignment and a shared commitment to responsible business as B Corp accredited organisations.

Broadgate was initially engaged to deliver a business-wide gap analysis of all policies and procedures in reference to local regulators and authorities, including the FCA, HMRC, ICA, and PRA.

We were then given the mandate to make 8 Compliance & Risk placements for interim positions as part of a broader transformation project.

Despite operating in a highly competitive market, Broadgate tapped into an expansive network and strong domain-specific knowledge to deliver the roles with precision and speed, securing all hires within the allotted timeframe.

TURKISH BANK (UK) LTD

Referral

From another client

SMF17

MLRO Role

SMF16

Project Manager Role

We completed an assignment on a regulatory requirement role which cannot be empty for more than 90 days. We were delighted to be referred from another client to Turkish Bank, following excellent feedback.

I had the chance to work with Broadgate and its representatives Ben and Daniel, it is a great experience. They provided a very professional and helpful service.

WEALTHTIME

100%

Completion Rate

CVs Per Role in 24 Hours

1.5

CV to Interview Ratio

Wealthtime are a next-generation investment platform group that combines market-leading technology with best-in-class customer service. With £11bn AUM, 1500 advisory firms, and and 77,000 investors across its platform, it offers a comprehensive investment wrap service.

Facing an urgent need to make hires across Risk, Compliance, and Financial Crime, Wealthtime required specialist interim and permanent recruitment support to srtrengthen its second line of defence and support BAU operations.

The hiring project was run on a non-exclusive basis, with 6 other agencies engaged simultaneously. Despite competing against 5 other agencies, Broadgate leveraged their deep market knowledge and strong compliance and risk networks to source and secure the right talent for 100% of the roles, delivering a Risk specialist, a Compliance Contractor, and a Senior Financial Crime Contractor to cover critical second line functions.

Alongside this Broadgate also made five permanent placements across Compliance and Risk to strengthen long-term capability.

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LATEST JOBS

Greater London, South East, England

Director - Operational Controls & Investment Operations Oversight

Permanent£120000 per annum

Broadgate are engaged with a high-growth, regulated financial technology platform operating in the institutional cash and short-term funding markets who are seeking an experienced Operational controls & Trading Operations leader to join their London team. If you are a senior operational controls professional who understands institutional trade lifecycles (Repo's), can manage confidently in both directions, and is comfortable stepping into a live environment to drive immediate impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining oversight of an established Operations function with a structured uplift of operational controls, risk frameworks, and governance processes. We are looking for a credible operational risk leader who can confidently operate across all levels of the organisation — from C-suite and Board discussions to junior operational staff — acting as a key escalation point and trusted advisor on operational matters. You will conduct a structured, end-to-end review of operational processes across the trade and investment lifecycle, including:Trade execution, confirmations, matching and settlements (repo's essential) Payment flows and reconciliation processesIncident logging and issue managementBusiness risk assessments and control documentationEscalation frameworks and governance pathwaysYou will identify control gaps, reduce key-person dependency, and implement pragmatic improvements appropriate for a growing but regulated environment.Acting as first point of escalation for operational queries and exceptionsManaging up to senior stakeholders and managing down to operational teamsProviding calm, structured decision-making in out-of-process situationsEnsuring cross-functional coordination across Capital Markets, Legal, Finance and TechnologyMaintaining continuity of delivery during a period of changeWho We’re Looking For: 10 years’ experience within a bank, asset manager, or institutional financial services firmStrong background in operational risk, markets business management, post-trade or settlementsDeep understanding of trade and investment cycles, particularly short-term instrumentsExposure to repo, secured financing, TRS or similar products (highly desirable)Proven experience managing operational teams and acting as a senior escalation pointExperience strengthening operational controls, incident logs, and risk frameworksAbility to operate autonomously with sound judgement in a live trading environmentThis is a 6 months FTC.

Declan Stark

Posted about 2 hours ago

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Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia, England

Enterprise Risk Executive

Permanent£40000 - £50000 per annum

Enterprise Risk ExecutiveLocation: IpswichA UK wealth management and financial planning firm is hiring an Enterprise Risk Professional to join their risk function and support the ongoing development of its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.The RoleSupport and enhance the firm’s ERM frameworkAssist with enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and monitoringMaintain risk registers, controls, and risk appetite metricsSupport risk reviews, scenario analysis, and risk reportingPartner with stakeholders to embed risk awareness and good risk practiceAbout YouRelevant experience in risk management, ideally 3–6 yearsFinancial services background Good understanding of risk frameworks and risk methodologiesStrong communication skills and stakeholder confidence

Georgia Mason

Posted about 3 hours ago

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Luxembourg

Business Risk and Controls Officer

Permanent£70000 - £80000 per annum

Business Risk and Controls OfficerOur client, a leading global bank, are looking for a Business Risk and Controls professional to join their growing team in Luxembourg. Roles & Responsibilities Monitor and manage operational and regulatory risks, ensuring they are identified, assessed, reported, and mitigated in line with risk and compliance policies.Produce reporting on the business control environment, including risks, incidents, issues, and actions, while coordinating with outsourced providers and key stakeholdersSupport senior management with priority projects, regulatory change implementation, and ad-hoc business initiatives.Analyse business processes to identify control weaknesses, investigate incidents, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen risk management.Build strong relationships with senior leaders, internal teams, and audit bodies, communicating risk insights clearly and fostering a culture of effective governance and continuous improvement.Essential Skills & Experience 5 years of experience across regulatory reporting, internal controls in risk, compliance or audit positions in Luxembourg Must have experience in banking or in auditing banksFamiliarity with risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques as well as knowledge of control design and effectiveness testing.

Scarlett Worthington

Posted about 4 hours ago

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Northern Ireland

HR Consultant

Permanent£32000 - £35000 per annum

HR Consultant – Consultancy Environment | Belfast (Hybrid) | Up to £35,000 Benefits We’re supporting a growing HR consultancy in Belfast with the appointment of an HR Consultant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a client-facing environment, supporting a range of organisations with day-to-day HR matters and people-related challenges. The Role This is not a traditional in-house HR position. As an HR Consultant, you’ll work with multiple clients, advising and supporting across a broad range of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations matters (such as disciplinaries, grievances and performance management), redundancies and general HR guidance. The role requires someone adaptable, organised and confident managing different client environments, as priorities can change quickly and no two days will be the same. Requirements • CIPD qualified (essential) • Previous HR experience based in Belfast • Around 1–2 years’ HR experience • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-client environment Please note this role cannot offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. What’s on Offer • Salary up to £35,000 plus benefits • Hybrid working (up to 2 days in the office) • Exposure to a wide variety of industries and HR challenges • Opportunity to build experience in a consultancy environment and continue developing your HR career If you’re looking to step into a more varied, client-facing HR role and develop your consultancy skills, this could be a great next move.

Amanda Dolan

Posted about 11 hours ago

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West Midlands, England

Senior Operational Risk Manager

Permanent£70000 - £80000 per annum

Senior Operational Risk ManagerWest Midlands / HybridBroadgate Search is partnered with a highly regarded and well-established UK financial services institution is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Risk Manager to join its growing Group Risk function. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible second-line role within a respected institution where risk is seen as a strategic partner to the business. The team has a broad remit and genuine influence across the organisation, giving you the platform to shape how operational risk is understood, challenged and embedded at a group level. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help strengthen and evolve the Operational Risk Framework, providing oversight, analysis and constructive challenge across a range of business areas. The role combines strategic exposure with hands-on risk work, including risk reporting for executive committees, scenario analysis, thematic reviews and partnership with the business on risk and control assessments. You will also play a key part in developing relationships across the organisation, ensuring risk considerations are embedded into decision-making while helping enhance the overall control environment. We’re looking for someone who brings:Experience in Operational Risk, ideally within financial servicesStrong analytical capability and the ability to translate risk insights for senior audiencesConfidence working with senior stakeholders and providing effective challenge is a crucial part of this roleAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentationsExcellent written communication and attention to detailThis role offers the chance to join a collaborative and forward-thinking risk function where your expertise will be valued, your voice heard, and your work will directly influence how risk is managed across the organisation.

Declan Stark

Posted about 12 hours ago

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Greater London, South East, England

Financial Risk Manager - Insurance

Permanent£75000 - £85000 per annum

Financial Risk Manager - InsuranceBasingstoke | London Hybrid (3 days per week) | PermanentReady to step into a future Head of Financial Risk role?A major UK household-name general insurer is undergoing an exciting transformation — modernising its products, strengthening its capabilities and building a more forward-looking risk function. As part of this journey, we’re looking for an experienced Financial Risk Manager to join the Group Risk team with clear succession potential to Head of Financial Risk.Working directly with the Head of Financial Risk, this role sits at the centre of the organisation and offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across actuarial, underwriting, pricing and finance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the business understands and manages its financial risks effectively while supporting smarter commercial decision-making.This is an ideal opportunity for someone from a strong General Insurance background who wants to move beyond technical delivery and take on a role with strategic influence and long-term leadership potential.What you’ll be doingProvide independent review and challenge of pricing and underwriting models and strategiesPartner with actuarial, underwriting and finance teams to ensure robust methodologies and assumptionsMonitor pricing and underwriting controls against risk appetiteAssess pricing adequacy, risk selection and claims practicesIdentify emerging financial risks and recommend mitigation strategiesSupport oversight of reserving processes and reserve adequacyEnhance financial risk frameworks, policies and governanceDevelop KRIs, dashboards and reporting for senior management and Board committeesProvide risk input to new products, pricing initiatives and strategic decisionsWhat we’re looking forStrong experience in financial risk, actuarial, pricing or modelling within General InsuranceDeep understanding of pricing, underwriting, reserving and capital managementExperience reviewing or developing risk models and methodologiesAbility to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholdersSomeone motivated by the opportunity to grow into a senior risk leadership roleWhy Join?Join a well-known UK insurer undergoing significant transformationHigh visibility with senior leadershipOpportunity to shape the future of financial risk oversightHybrid working and strong career development supportHigh visibility and exposure to strategic & impactful decison making. If you're a GI risk, actuarial or pricing professional looking for the next step into a role with genuine leadership trajectory, we’d love to hear from you.

Declan Stark

Posted 3 days ago

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Kent, South East, England

Business Card and Fraud Specialist

PermanentCompetitive

This is a great opportunity to support and enhance a business card programme while helping strengthen fraud prevention and customer protection within a purpose-driven banking environment. Working closely with the Cards Product Owner and the wider card team, you’ll become a go-to expert for card operations and fraud, helping ensure card services run smoothly, securely and efficiently. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation — including fraud specialists, IT, customer service and external partners — to resolve issues, improve processes and support future product enhancements. What you’ll be doingSupporting the day-to-day operation and improvement of the Business Card productActing as a subject matter expert on cards and fraud, helping resolve operational issuesWorking with internal teams and partners to identify and resolve card or service issuesSupporting fraud prevention initiatives and monitoring fraud detection toolsContributing to product improvements, system changes and operational projectsWorking closely with customer service teams to help ensure positive customer outcomes Why this role is interestingExposure to card product development and payments operationsHands-on involvement in fraud prevention and financial crime mitigationOpportunity to work across teams and drive improvements to services and processesA role where your work directly helps protect customers and strengthen payment services This role would suit someone with experience in cards, payments, banking operations or fraud, who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration and improving how services are delivered.

Elliott Snowball

Posted 8 days ago

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Zug, Switzerland

Chief Information Security Officer

PermanentCompetitive

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Location: Switzerland, Zug/ Hybrid Sector: Financial Services / Digital Assets We are supporting a rapidly growing, internationally operating financial services organisation in the search for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the organisation’s global information security and cyber risk framework, ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, and resilience against evolving cyber threats. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and maintain the organisation’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and overall cyber risk framework.Develop and implement cyber risk policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.Identify, assess, and report cyber risks while driving effective mitigation strategies.Oversee vendor and third-party security risk, including supplier assessments and governance requirements.Define and conduct second line of defence cyber risk controls and support first line teams in control design and operation.Coordinate responses to security incidents and manage regulatory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.Lead remediation of audit and regulatory findings related to cyber risk.Promote a strong security culture through awareness and training initiatives.Engage with senior leadership and the Board, providing regular updates on cyber risk posture.About You10 years’ experience in information security, including senior roles such as CISO or Deputy CISO.Experience reporting to Board or executive leadership within a regulated environment.Strong background in cyber risk management, security governance, and incident response.Experience managing vendors and third-party security risk.Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.Technical understanding of modern banking platforms and digital asset technologies is advantageous.This is a unique opportunity to shape the global cyber security strategy of a forward-thinking organisation operating at the intersection of finance and digital innovation.Please get in touch ao apply for more information.

Callum Dudrenec

Posted 8 days ago

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