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

New York, United States

Director Fraud Analytics

Permanent$200000 per annum

Broadgate are excited to be partnered with a Fintech Consumer Lender to assist in the finding of a Fraud Senior Manager / DirectorKey Outcomes & ResponsibilitiesIndependent fraud threat assessmentWithin the first few weeks, deliver a comprehensive, independent fraud risk assessment.Identify the most critical vulnerabilities, emerging threat vectors, and areas of elevated risk.Propose a clear, prioritized mitigation roadmap based on findings.Acquisition fraud reductionDesign and launch controlled experiments to reduce early-stage fraud (e.g., first-payment default) with minimal impact to approval rates and growth.Cap unmitigated fraud riskImplement controls that materially reduce the risk of large-scale, unmitigated acquisition or transactional fraud attacks.This is the most critical outcome of the role and requires a proactive, prevention-first mindset.Professionalize fraud operationsBuild repeatable intelligence and decision-making from manual fraud reviews.Establish feedback loops leveraging a combination of human judgment, automation, and AI-driven tools.Role Scope & SeniorityNo strict years-of-experience requirement; however, candidates are typically expected to have ~6–12 years of relevant experience to meet the scope and compensation expectations.This is a senior individual contributor role. Impact is expected to be scaled primarily through analysis, tooling, code, and automation rather than people management.Opportunities to build and lead a team may emerge based on demonstrated outcomes and business needs.

Connor Nurse

Posted about 12 hours ago

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South Carolina, United States

Head Of Pricing

Permanent$300000 per annum

Step into a high-impact role where analytics meets scale. You’ll lead strategic pricing initiatives on a $4B originations platform, transforming complexity into clarity and enabling data-driven decisions that shape the future of our business. This isn’t a role with rigid boundaries—it’s an opportunity to innovate, influence, and deliver measurable impact. Your Impact:Lead pricing teams: Drive strategy and execution across all of the pricing functions.Turn Data into Decisions: Harness advanced analytics to identify patterns, forecast trends, and guide bold business moves.Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Data Science, Fraud, and other strategy teams to ensure pricing strategies align with organizational goals and guide business transformation.Lead with Insight: Influence senior leadership with actionable recommendations that balance risk, reward, and market dynamics.Develop and Inspire Talent: Oversee a team of leaders and analysts, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.Own the Outcome: From ideation to execution, your work will directly impact growth and performance. What You Bring: 15 years of experience, shaping vision, delivering results, and navigating a variety of credit cycles.Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of influencing enterprise-wide decisions.

Connor Nurse

Posted about 19 hours ago

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New York, United States

Credit Risk Director

Permanent$180000 - $250000 per annum

Senior Credit Risk Manager / DirectorLocation: New YorkLanguage: English required; additional language proficiency a plusWhy this role exists and what success looks likePortfolio resilience:Within one month of starting, define and model a path to a portfolio capable of absorbing a 100% increase in losses without gross margin falling below a defined threshold.Early momentum:Identify and launch at least one experiment within three months that improves approval strategy, credit limits, pricing, or loan duration. Within four months, at least one live experiment should demonstrate a 1 percentage-point increase in gross profit within the treatment group.Sustained gross profit generation:Within the first year, generate $1M in cumulative incremental gross profit attributable to implemented credit policy changes and experiments. Within two years, reach $5M in cumulative incremental gross profit.Experience & Scope NotesThere is no strict years-of-experience requirement. However, to operate effectively at this level and within the expected compensation range, successful candidates typically bring approximately 6–12 years of relevant experience.This is a senior individual contributor role. Impact is expected to be driven primarily through analysis, experimentation, code, and automation rather than people management. Leadership opportunities may emerge over time where outcomes are best achieved through team expansion. In a fast-growing environment, personal effectiveness—not resource availability—will be the primary limiter of impact.Relevant background:At least one year of experience in either non-prime consumer lending or consumer lending within emerging markets. Experience across both is a strong advantage.Analytical independence:Demonstrated ability to produce technically correct analysis without requiring validation from others. Advanced SQL proficiency is required.Autonomy and ownership:Once familiar with the product and customer base, you proactively identify opportunities for improvement and independently drive initiatives to completion.Comfort with challenge:Ability to receive and engage constructively with critical feedback from leaders and stakeholders, including having assumptions and conclusions questioned.Influence and persuasion:Capacity to gain alignment and drive adoption of decisions that may be unpopular but are critical to financial health and risk management.Risk mindset:Naturally vigilant about downside risk and profit erosion; inclined to dig beyond surface-level explanations and continuously question potential failure modes.Communication and executive presence:Clear, confident communicator capable of managing expectations and presenting credibly to senior stakeholders. Communication should be structured, concise, and easy to follow.

Connor Nurse

Posted about 19 hours ago

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South Carolina, United States

VP Pricing

Permanent$200000 per annum

Step into a highly strategic executive role where analytics, pricing, and enterprise leadership intersect. As Vice President of Pricing, you will set the vision and lead mission-critical pricing strategy for a $4B originations platform. You’ll operate at the highest levels of the organization—shaping long-term direction, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering measurable results that influence the future of the business.This is not a role with fixed boundaries. It’s an opportunity to own a major part of the company’s strategy, innovate at scale, and guide a high-performing team through complex and evolving market dynamics.Your Impact:Define and Own Pricing Strategy: Set the enterprise pricing vision and lead strategy across all pricing functions, ensuring long-term competitiveness and profitability.Drive Executive-Level Decisioning: Leverage advanced analytics and structured frameworks to surface insights, forecast trends, and guide critical decisions across the business.Enterprise Collaboration: Partner closely with Data Science, Risk, Fraud, Product, and Finance leadership to create holistic, forward-looking pricing strategies that support organizational growth and transformation.Influence at the Highest Levels: Present regularly to senior executives and board-level stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations that balance risk, reward, and operational feasibility.Build & Develop Leaders: Lead and mentor a team of senior managers, pricing leaders, and analysts—driving a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.Accountability for Outcomes: Own pricing strategy from concept to execution, ensuring measurable impact on growth, credit performance, customer experience, and portfolio profitability.What You Bring:15 years of progressive leadership experience in pricing, credit, analytics, or related functions, including significant time operating at senior or enterprise-wide decision-making levels.Proven executive leadership ability, with a track record of building high-performing teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving large-scale initiatives.Expertise navigating multiple credit cycles, assessing risk, and adjusting strategy in dynamic market environments.Exceptional communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to simplify complexity, create alignment, and lead organizational decision-making.

Connor Nurse

Posted about 20 hours ago

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Cumbria, North West, England

Information Security Compliance Lead

Permanent£64000 per annum

Information Security & Compliance Lead - PCI – 18 Month FTC Are you a self-starter with deep PCI knowledge looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a hands-on PCI & Compliance Lead to join our Information Security Assurance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role, responsible for overseeing PCI DSS compliance across the organisation and preparing the business for upcoming QSA assessments.In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact for all PCI DSS activities, ensuring that standards and controls are implemented, maintained, and embedded across internal teams and third-party service providers. You’ll run assessments, manage remediation actions, and maintain key compliance documentation including policies, procedures, network diagrams, and data flows. You’ll also coordinate with external QSAs, support security testing, and provide training and awareness to internal teams to strengthen our PCI compliance culture.You’ll work closely with technical teams, internal stakeholders, and third-party providers, ensuring that the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) is secure and compliant. While this is a lead role, it does not include direct line management; however, you will be responsible for guiding projects, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of compliance initiatives. Strong organisational skills, autonomy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to success in this position.The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on experience implementing PCI DSS, including involvement in audit or remediation activities. Knowledge of wider information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or NIST is advantageous. You will be confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels, able to prioritise effectively, and motivated to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of PCI compliance projects, work with a collaborative team, and make a tangible impact on the organisation’s information security posture. Standard hours are 8:45–5:15, Monday to Friday, with flexible office attendance in Carlisle - office attendance 2 days a month.

Richard Williams

Posted 7 days ago

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South Carolina, United States

Senior Director, Pricing, Credit & Business Analytics

Permanent$190000 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 18 days ago

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New York, United States

AVP Enterprise Risk

Permanent$150000 - $170000 per annum

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst reports directly to the Head of Enterprise Risk and is responsible for providing independent oversight and constructive challenge regarding risks across the organization. This role supports the implementation of the operational risk framework, including activities such as risk and control assessments, control testing, exposure monitoring, issue and action management, key risk indicators, scenario analysis, and business continuity planning. The Analyst also identifies organization-wide risk issues, monitors risk profiles to ensure alignment with the established risk appetite, facilitates escalation processes, supports accurate governance reporting, and assists business units in identifying and reporting incidents promptly.Essential Duties & Responsibilities• Risk Assessment:Conduct analyses of the organization’s credit, liquidity, interest rate, and capital risk exposures, utilizing stress testing and scenario analysis for thorough evaluation.• Risk Mitigation:Implement mitigation strategies and action plans to reduce the impact of identified risks across key risk categories.• Policy Development:Develop and maintain risk management policies and procedures aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.• Monitoring & Reporting:Track risk exposures and prepare regular reporting for senior leadership. Contribute to the development of key performance and key risk indicators.• Toolset Administration:Administer governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems to support activities such as issue/action management, risk assessments, and control testing.Skills, Education & Experience Requirements• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.• 3–7 years of experience in risk management within financial services, with specialization in one or more areas: credit, liquidity, market, or enterprise risk.• Strong understanding of risk management principles, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.• Advanced proficiency in risk management systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and similar platforms.• Ability to produce and interpret complex Excel reports to monitor trends, variances, and exceptions.• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across the organization.

Connor Nurse

Posted 24 days ago

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Dallas, Texas, United States

VP Risk

Permanent$275000 per annum

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Strategic LeadershipDevelop and implement a comprehensive credit risk management strategy that supports the company’s growth objectives.Monitor industry trends, competitive practices, and regulatory changes to guide strategic decision-making.Collaborate with the executive team to embed credit risk considerations into overall business strategy.Portfolio Performance ManagementDesign and oversee portfolio reports, dashboards, and KPIs to measure portfolio profitability and risk performance.Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Marketing, IT, Legal/Compliance, and other teams to align risk management initiatives with business objectives.Partner with internal risk teams to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of end-to-end risk programs.Evaluate risk and profitability of new products and marketing channels, recommending and executing strategies to enhance performance.Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to establish targets for key financial levers, including first-pay defaults, funding rates, acquisition costs, and overall profitability.Innovation and Technology IntegrationLead the adoption of innovative technologies, including AI and advanced data analytics, to strengthen risk assessment processes.Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency through technology-driven solutions.Team Leadership and DevelopmentLead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.Promote professional growth by ensuring access to training and development resources for team members.Regulatory Compliance and GovernanceEnsure all credit risk practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.Work closely with Legal and Compliance teams to develop policies and procedures aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.Stakeholder EngagementCultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, product teams, and regulatory authorities.Communicate credit risk strategies, insights, and recommendations to the board and senior leadership clearly and persuasively.Experience and EducationMaster’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; PhD preferred.Minimum of 10 years of experience in credit risk management, preferably in financial services or online lending.Proven track record of strategic leadership and delivering high-impact initiatives.Deep expertise in credit risk modeling, including machine learning and advanced analytics techniques.Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in credit risk management.

Connor Nurse

Posted 24 days ago

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