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

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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Matt Carter

Associate Director: Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime

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Connor Nurse

Head of US

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Principal Consultant

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Senior Consultant

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Recruitment Search Consultant

LATEST JOBS

South Carolina, United States

Senior Director, Pricing, Credit & Business Analytics

Permanent$208000 per annum

OverviewThe Senior Director, Business Analytics is responsible for leading and optimizing one or more lines of business through data-driven strategies that enhance profitability, credit performance, and growth. This individual will set strategic goals, drive execution, and collaborate across departments to ensure alignment on key initiatives and business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the strategic vision for a line of business, focusing on growth, credit performance, and profitability.Lead high-quality, autonomous analysis that directly informs business decisions and performance improvements.Develop and maintain efficient, automated processes that minimize operational risk and improve consistency.Drive growth through stable, cost-effective acquisition and application channels.Own and monitor credit performance across channels, ensuring data-driven decisioning and oversight.Build and manage relationships with internal and external partners, vendors, and key stakeholders.Partner with internal teams to establish operational frameworks and infrastructure supporting business initiatives.Create and maintain credit and decisioning models and frameworks tailored to the line of business.Oversee data infrastructure and reporting capabilities to ensure accurate monitoring and insight generation.Develop communication processes to share business performance insights with leadership and stakeholders.Lead planning and resource allocation for technical implementations that enhance program performance.Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analysts to support business objectives.Execute special projects and initiatives as required by business priorities or leadership direction.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.8 years of hands-on experience in credit risk, loan pricing, or process design within a consumer finance or related analytics-driven environment.Proven ability to manage external partnerships and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.Expertise in analytical techniques used to produce forecasts, insights, dashboards, and business reporting.Strong background in initiative shaping, project management, and execution oversight.Demonstrated ability to lead strategically while remaining comfortable with hands-on, independent work.Experience building analytical or operational frameworks in complex or evolving environments.Technical proficiency in data analytics, credit analytics, or quantitative modeling.Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage confidential information, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.Proven experience leading and mentoring analytical teams, including coaching, training, and performance management.Skilled at influencing, resolving conflict, and driving collaboration across diverse teams.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other analytical or business software; quick learner of new systems and tools.Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and organizational values.

Connor Nurse

Posted 42 minutes ago

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London, Greater London, South East, England

Chief Risk Officer - CRO

PermanentCompetitive

Broadgate is currently partnering with a specialist UK bank looking to appoint a Chief Risk Officer to join its Executive Committee.This isn’t a “sit back and oversee” CRO role. It’s a visible, hands-on position in a lean organisation where you’ll combine board-level influence with real ownership of the risk agenda. You’ll be shaping how risk supports growth—without losing sight of strong regulatory discipline.You’ll act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, bringing clarity and challenge around risk appetite, strategy, and key decisions, while ensuring the bank’s frameworks remain robust, proportionate, and fit for purpose.The role spans credit, capital and liquidity, operational resilience, and cyber risk, with direct involvement in areas such as ICAAP, ILAAP, stress testing, and recovery planning. You’ll also be the primary interface with UK regulators, so credibility and confidence in that space are essential.What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the environment: a focused, internationally connected bank with clear ambitions, where the CRO has genuine influence and the ability to make a tangible impact.Apply now to be considered

Declan Stark

Posted 43 minutes ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Operations Officer - Protection & Resilience

Permanent€45000 - €60000 per annum

Operations OfficerLife InsuranceDublin - Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office45-60kGreat chance to join an established business who are continuing to grow at a rapid rate along with rolling out new products across different markets. It's a dynamic environment where people remain at the core and the culture is excellent. In this role you will get a broad look across their operations and support across the business in a variety of ways, building fantastic experience and gathering great insights and understanding how everything comes together!Your Role:Support in managing the operational resilience & business continuity frameworksSupport across a number of other key business areas and objectives - Fraud, IAM, Outsourcing, etcLiaise with key stakeholders across the business to ensure smooth operations and that there is a clear understanding of what's required from a resilience/continuity perspective across the businessBe part of the Emergency Response and Crisis Management teamsAbout You:Experience within financial services or consultancy - Life Insurance experience is highly advantageous Experience working on topics such operational resilience, business continuity, and outsourcingStrong stakeholder/relationship management skillsProactive and eager to learnIf you'd like to know more, please apply here or reach out to me if you have any questions - darren.hogan@broadgatesearch.com

Darren Hogan

Posted 1 day 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 7 days ago

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United States

Fraud Analytics Analyst

Permanent$125000 per annum

Fraud & Verification Analyst – Risk & Data (Remote, US) 💼 FinTech | Consumer Lending | Remote A fast-growing, data-driven consumer lending platform is seeking a Fraud & Verification Analyst to design and execute advanced fraud detection and risk mitigation strategies. This is a high-impact role that combines analytical expertise, technical skills, and cross-functional collaboration to protect the business and its customers while supporting growth. What You’ll DoMonitor applications, transactions, and customer activity to detect and prevent fraud, including synthetic identities, account takeovers, and first-party fraudApply machine learning models and statistical techniques to enhance fraud detection capabilitiesManage and optimize fraud and verification tools and data providers to ensure ROIBuild and maintain dashboards to track key fraud and risk performance metricsStay up to date on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in online-lending fraud preventionCollaborate with Operations, Credit, Technology, and Compliance teams to align fraud strategies with business objectivesWhat We’re Looking ForDegree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field2–5 years of experience in fraud analytics, data science, or related roles, ideally within FinTech or online lendingProficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization toolsKnowledge of optimization, stochastic processes, experimental design, and A/B testingStrong understanding of fraud typologies affecting online financial services and relevant regulatory frameworksAnalytical mindset with the ability to distill complex problems into clear, actionable insightsPassion for staying current on methodologies and emerging trends

Connor Nurse

Posted 11 days ago

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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 14 days 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 14 days 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 14 days ago

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