Risk

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

From specialist financial institutions to global corporates, Broadgate supports organisations where risk is central to performance, operational resilience, regulatory obligations, and long-term growth.

Embedded in key international markets, our consultants have a comprehensive understanding of the driving forces behind today’s hiring trends.

Whether you’re building a risk function or exploring your next career move, Broadgate can offer unparalleled guidance across the full risk lifecycle:

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Why Choose Broadgate for Risk Recruitment?

A Specialist Partner for Business Protection

Risk management sits at the core of what we define as Business Protection, the functions that safeguard organisations against regulatory, operational, and financial exposure.

Broadgate is positioned as a specialist partner in this space, supporting hires where regulatory accountability, governance standards, and stakeholder confidence are critical.

We support permanent, interim, and executive search mandates, with a specialist focus on mid-to-senior and board-level appointments.

Learn more about our regulatory-ready executive hiring service, a proprietary 12-step process designed to align your hiring needs the gold standard in GRC:

Executive Search

Regulator-Aware, Outcome-Focused Hiring

Hiring into risk functions requires more than technical alignment. It demands individuals who can operate under scrutiny, engage regulators, and influence senior stakeholders.

Our approach is relationship-first:

Leadership capability aligned to business strategy
Credibility with regulators and external stakeholders
Strong alignment to risk appetite and governance frameworks

Market Intelligence Developed Through Consistent Delivery

Risk functions evolve in response to regulation, market events, and organisational change.

Broadgate works with firms navigating:

Regulatory change and increased supervisory scrutiny
Risk transformation and operating model redesign
Growth into new jurisdictions or product lines
Post-remediation rebuilds and control enhancements

This gives us a clear view of how hiring requirements change across different environments, from scaling businesses to established institutions.

Access to Off-Market and Specialist Talent

The most effective risk professionals are rarely active in the market.

Broadgate engages talent through long-term relationships, specialist networks, and community-led initiatives through our purpose-built platforms, including Ex-Military Careers.

This creates access to senior risk professionals, including those with experience across complex regulatory environments and cross-border operations.

For clients, this means stronger shortlists and reduced hiring risk.

A Long-term Partner for Risk Hiring

Risk hiring is often cyclical, linked to regulatory change, transformation programmes, and leadership shifts.

We support this through flexible delivery models:

Executive search for CRO, Head of Risk, and board-level appointments
Retained and embedded solutions for function buildouts
Permanent and interim recruitment for specialist roles
Access to an SME bench for advisory and project-based support

This provides continuity across multiple hiring cycles, rather than a transactional approach to recruitment.

CANADA LIFE

Peak Programme Capacity

Years Embedded Delivery Partnership

Canada Life partnered with Broadgate to support a multi-year Risk and Compliance transformation programme. Acting as an extension of the organisation’s delivery capability, Broadgate provided specialist expertise across governance, risk, conduct and programme management functions. Over a five-year engagement, the team scaled support in line with programme demand, helping Canada Life maintain delivery momentum across critical transformation initiatives, including GDPR readiness and wider compliance change programmes.

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

CITIBANK

Citibank had a high volume of diverse hires to make across Risk Management and Compliance over several years. The mounting pressure on their internal recruitment function made sourcing the relevant talent challenging, largely due to niche skill requirements and constant regulatory change. By leveraging an expansive community network, referrals, and bespoke thought leadership events, Broadgate was able to extend Citibank’s reach and create access to previously isolated candidates. Throughout their two-year partnership with Citibank, Broadgate made 49 key placements across Risk Management and Compliance. 60% of the hires made were from diverse backgrounds.

‘Broadgate were great to partner with. They supplied QUALITY candidates and filled several of my roles quickly. I would absolutely turn to Broadgate again for support.’

Citibank

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

QUILTER

2.7

CV to Interview Ratio

3.1

Jobs to Placement Ratio

Quilter PLC, a leading provider of advice, investments, and wealth management in the UK and internationally, engaged Broadgate Search to support a significant organisational restructure. This involved separating from their parent company, Old Mutual PLC, and listing independently on the London Stock Exchange. To overhaul Quilter's risk and compliance framework, Broadgate Search built internal teams capable of establishing robust risk management, reducing reliance on external resources. This included strengthening the second line of defense and enhancing risk activities within individual entities and the first line of defense. We successfully placed numerous candidates across the group and its subsidiaries, including Intrinsic FS, Old Mutual Global Investors, and Quilter Cheviot, with up to 11 concurrent contractors on-site supporting this transformation.

We placed a range of project-critical interim roles, including a Head of Operational Risk, Head of Compliance Monitoring, Operational Risk Manager, Data Protection SME, and IT Risk Manager.

THE CUMBERLAND BUILDING SOCIETY

Retained

Hiring Solution

Senior Hire

Head of First Line Risk and Resilience

The Cumberland Building Society aims to create a banking experience that is kinder to people and the planet. In search of a Head of First Line Risk and Resilience candidate, the team at The Cumberland Building Society engaged the specialist recruiters at Broadgate for support. Broadgate was able to provide a diverse shortlist to fulfil the requirement of a critical hire into the COO business function. Within an agreed 6-week timeline, we were able to provide a longlist of over 80 candidates, a shortlist of 10 and get 6 candidates to first stage interview. With our agreed timelines, we were then able to get from first interview to offer within 3 weeks.

Broadgate, and in particular, Richard was great, very responsive to what we needed and the wider businesses being aligned on values, made Richard very able to spot a great cultural fit in multiple candidates. Ultimately the sell for us in using Broadgate was them supporting us to get a great candidate in place much sooner than we would otherwise have been able to.

Claire McGregor

People & Culture Business Partner – COO, CITO

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Ben Adams

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Adrian McCarthy

Senior Advisor

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Daniel Tapsell

Director, Contract and Interim

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Matt Carter

Associate Director: Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime

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Business Manager

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Head of US

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Team Leader, Ireland

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Executive Consultant

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Georgia Mason

Recruitment Consultant

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Tyla Ritchie

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Oliver White

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Declan Stark

Principal Consultant - Risk

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Amanda Dolan

Senior Consultant

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Annabel Lovell

Recruitment Consultant

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Cheytan Stewart

Recruitment Consultant

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Riyaadh George

Recruitment Search Consultant

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Ashley Lawrence

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Micha Swallow

Head of Talent, People, and Performance

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Matthew Goddard

Head of Legal and Compliance

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Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

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Commercial Payroll Lead

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Senior Advisor

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Oliver perry

COO

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Aiofe Byrne

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LATEST JOBS

London, United Kingdom

Senior Credit Risk Models Manager

Permanent

Senior Manager, Model Risk Established UK Bank | Hybrid Working The opportunity An established UK banking group is looking for a Senior Manager to strengthen its Model Risk function, providing independent oversight of models used to support lending decisions, credit risk management and financial reporting. This is an opportunity to take ownership of key elements of the Model Risk Framework, challenge model development and performance, and help ensure models remain robust, appropriate and fit for purpose as the business evolves. Working closely with Credit Risk, Finance, Data Science and senior stakeholders, you’ll play an important role in maintaining effective model governance while supporting responsible lending and sustainable business growth. What you’ll be doing Leading independent validation and oversight of credit risk models across consumer and business lending portfolios. Challenging model design, assumptions, methodology, performance and ongoing monitoring. Overseeing models used for credit decisioning, probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), exposure at default (EAD) and IFRS 9 expected credit loss. Maintaining and enhancing model governance, policies, validation standards and risk reporting. Identifying model limitations, emerging risks and areas for improvement, making clear and actionable recommendations. Working with first-line model owners to ensure findings are addressed and appropriate controls are maintained. Presenting model risk insights and recommendations to senior management and relevant governance committees. Supporting regulatory expectations and the continued development of the bank’s model risk capabilities. About you We’re looking for an experienced model risk professional with a strong understanding of credit modelling and the ability to combine technical challenge with sound commercial judgement. You’ll ideally bring: Experience in Model Risk Management, independent model validation or credit model oversight within banking or financial services. Strong knowledge of credit risk models, ideally covering PD, LGD, EAD and IFRS 9. Exposure to consumer lending, SME lending or a combination of both. A track record of challenging model assumptions, assessing performance and communicating validation findings effectively. Experience developing or embedding model governance frameworks, policies and controls. Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing model owners to deliver improvements. Strong analytical, problem-solving and written communication skills. Why consider this opportunity? You’ll join a well-established banking business where you can make a tangible contribution to the strength of its risk management, influence senior stakeholders and help shape the ongoing development of its Model Risk function. It’s an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the technical detail, asking the right questions and translating complex model risk issues into practical outcomes.

Declan Stark

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London, United Kingdom

Senior Credit Strategy Manager

Permanent

Senior Credit Analyst The role You will help shape lending decisions across consumer portfolios, owning strategies and improving performance. This is a hands-on role focused on driving decisions and outcomes, not just reporting. Key responsibilities Develop and optimise credit strategies across the customer lifecycle Investigate portfolio trends, risks and opportunities Recommend and implement data-driven changes to improve outcomes Support new lending initiatives Present clear analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders Use SQL, Python, SAS or similar tools to solve problems and automate processes Work with Decision Scientists to get the most from predictive models Support junior analysts Collaborate with teams across the business About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative subject Substantial experience in credit risk strategy, portfolio analytics or decision science Experience developing credit strategies in consumer lending Good understanding of portfolio management and underwriting Experience with credit reference agency data and decisioning systems Strong SQL skills, with experience in SAS, Python or similar tools Ability to influence senior stakeholders with insight Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Declan Stark

Posted 7 days ago

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London, United Kingdom

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Permanent

Declan Stark

Posted 7 days ago

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Senior Data Scientist

Permanent

Senior Decision Scientist (SME & Consumer) Birmingham Hybrid About our client Our client is one of the fastest growing UK lenders with a data-led approach to decision making. The role You will lead the development and implementation of credit decisioning models, owning the full model lifecycle from problem definition through to deployment and monitoring. Working with colleagues across the business, you will help improve the quality, speed and effectiveness of lending decisions. Key responsibilities Develop and deploy machine learning and statistical models covering credit risk, affordability and pricing Own the end-to-end modelling lifecycle, from data preparation through to deployment and monitoring Build monitoring frameworks and dashboards to assess model performance Explore new data sources, challenger models and experimentation techniques Translate analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights Work with Risk, Product and Technology teams to embed models into lending processes About you Strong experience developing machine learning models within lending Proficiency in Python and SQL Proven experience owning the full model development lifecycle Experience in an automated credit decisioning environment Good understanding of UK credit risk principles and regulatory requirements Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and commercial audiences Desirable: experience in model governance and validation.

Declan Stark

Posted 7 days ago

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Head of Risk

Permanent

Head of Risk | Specialist UK Insurer | Hybrid Location: Hybrid, 1 day a week in the office Reports to: Chief Risk Officer The opportunity A growing, regulated UK insurance group is looking for a Head of Risk to lead its in-house Risk function. This is a genuine opportunity to shape the risk agenda in a business that is open about the challenges it faces and wants to get better at managing them. You’ll be the Chief Risk Officer’s right hand, helping them meet their regulatory responsibilities. You’ll lead the Risk Management Framework, provide independent second line oversight and bring clarity to risk reporting for senior management and the Board. You’ll have a direct line to the CRO, a dotted line to the CFO and a close working relationship with Compliance. What you’ll be doing Leading and developing the Risk Management System and Framework, and embedding it across the business Owning risk appetite, policies and governance, and providing credible second line challenge Supporting the CRO on the ORSA and prudential risk, including solvency and regulatory change Providing independent oversight of Finance, including financial reporting controls and regulatory submissions Maturing operational risk, business resilience, cyber and information security, including readiness for new operational resilience requirements Delivering clear, forward-looking risk reporting to the Executive, Risk & Compliance Committee and Board Line managing the Risk team and supporting Internal Audit and regulatory engagement About you Essential Senior risk experience in a regulated environment, covering both financial and non-financial risk. Financial services or general insurance is preferred, but strong insurance risk experience with deep Solvency II, prudential and ORSA knowledge will also be considered A track record of building, improving and embedding risk frameworks and policies Strong analytical skills, with the ability to spot trends and recommend practical action Experience partnering with Finance on controls, reporting and prudential processes Confident stakeholder management, with the ability to challenge and influence at every level Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Degree educated or equivalent experience Desirable Operational resilience, cyber and information security oversight Experience scaling or maturing a risk framework in a developing environment Understanding of actuarial concepts, financial reporting or capital modelling Operational experience outside risk roles What kind of person succeeds here You’re resilient, adaptable and comfortable under pressure. You hold high standards and the confidence to follow through on them. You’re a creative thinker who can propose a solution and debate it with senior colleagues. And you want to do good work alongside good people.

Declan Stark

Posted 8 days ago

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