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 support 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

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

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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MEET THE TEAM

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Ben Adams

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Meet Adrian

Adrian McCarthy

Senior Advisor

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Kevin Adam-Hein

Partner

Meet Daniel

Daniel Tapsell

Associate Director, Contract and Interim

Meet Matt

Matt Carter

Associate Director: Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime

Meet Elliott

Elliott Snowball

Business Manager

Meet Connor

Connor Nurse

Head of US

Meet Darren

Darren Hogan

Team Leader, Ireland

Meet Scarlett

Scarlett Worthington

Recruitment Consultant

Meet Callum

Callum Dudrenec

Principal Consultant

Meet Georgia

Georgia Mason

Recruitment Consultant

Meet Tyla

Tyla Ritchie

Researcher

Meet Oliver

Oliver White

Senior Consultant

Meet Declan

Declan Stark

Principal Consultant - Risk

Meet Annie

Annie Gosnell

Principal Consultant

Meet Amanda

Amanda Dolan

Senior Consultant

Meet Annabel

Annabel Lovell

Recruitment Consultant

Meet Cheytan

Cheytan Stewart

Recruitment Consultant

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Melanie Smit

Senior Search Consultant

Meet Riyaadh

Riyaadh George

Recruitment Search Consultant

Meet Ashley

Ashley Lawrence

CEO

Meet Micha

Micha Swallow

Head of Talent, People, and Performance

Meet Matthew

Matthew Goddard

Head of Legal and Compliance

Meet Marita

Marita Harper

HR Partner

Meet Aaron

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Meet Oliver

Oliver perry

COO

Meet Sabrina

Sabrina Jones

Commercial Payroll Lead

LATEST JOBS

Greater London, South East, England

Associate Director - Fund Operations

Permanent£90000 - £120000 per annum

Fund Operations Associate DirectorWe are exclusively working with a London-based client in the fund services and investment platform space who has recently established a regulated AIFM. They are now looking to appoint an AD to lead the build-out and ongoing development of the AIFM function, taking ownership of its operating model, governance framework, and oversight processes as the platform scales. This is a key role sitting at the centre of a growing regulated platform, with responsibility across fund oversight, risk, valuation governance, and client delivery within alternative investment fund structures. Roles & ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of the AIFM operating model, including governance, control framework, and oversight structures across the platform.Take ownership of fund oversight activities, including delegation arrangements, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing assessment of third-party service providers.Oversee risk management and valuation governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with AIFMD, IPEV guidelines, and internal policies.Ensure robust regulatory compliance, including oversight of Annex IV reporting, FCA requirements, and ongoing regulatory engagement.Act as a key client and intermediary contact, supporting client relationship management and business development across fund and corporate structures.Contribute to the development of scalable fund platform solutions, including onboarding processes for new managers and structuring support.Support operational resilience and oversight of key outsourced providers including administrators, depositaries, and investment managers.Work closely with senior leadership to drive the growth and commercial performance of the AIFM and wider platform.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong experience working within AIFM, AIFMD, or alternative investment fund structures, ideally within fund administration, ManCo, or platform environments.Demonstrable experience in fund oversight, risk management, valuation governance, and delegation oversight within alternative investment funds.Exposure to client-facing roles and/or business development, with experience supporting fund launches or emerging manager platforms preferred.

Scarlett Worthington

Posted 4 days ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Head of Risk

Permanent€90000 - €120000 per annum

Head of Risk - PCF 14, 39-B & 39-C Investment Management Dublin City Centre- Hybrid - 3 days in the office per week 90-120k This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge and wants to be part of growing a business. The business is already authorised by the CBI and they are looking to continue their growth and scale up from their head office in Dublin. There's a great buzz and a lot of exciting things on the horizon so it's a really great time to join! You'll be joining a small, collaborative leadership team and you'll have a very important role to play in the future of the business. This role is suitable for someone who is an established PCF role holder or someone who is looking to take a step up. Your Role: Manage the risk framework and ensure the business remains on top of their regulatory requirements Work closely with the investment team and support with fund launches Drafting and presenting board reports Maintain a strong relationship with the regulator Manage and support the business across all key risk areas - Operational Risk, Fund Risk, TPRM, Operational Resilience, Cyber Risk etc About You: 7 years risk experience Experience of working in the Investment Management industry - Strong UCITS knowledge Hold a relevant professional qualification/certification Strong collaborator and communicator If this resonates with you and you would like to learn more, apply here or reach out to me directly for more information! darren.hogan@broadgatesearch.com

Darren Hogan

Posted 4 days ago

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Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia, England

Risk Analyst

Permanent£40000 - £50000 per annum

Risk AnalystLocation: 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 5 days ago

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Greater London, South East, England

Associate Director - AIFM

Permanent£90000 - £120000 per annum

AIFM Associate DirectorWe are exclusively working with a London-based client in the fund services and investment platform space who has recently established a regulated AIFM. They are now looking to appoint an AIFM AD to lead the build-out and ongoing development of the AIFM function, taking ownership of its operating model, governance framework, and oversight processes as the platform scales. This is a key role sitting at the centre of a growing regulated platform, with responsibility across fund oversight, risk, valuation governance, and client delivery within alternative investment fund structures. Roles & ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of the AIFM operating model, including governance, control framework, and oversight structures across the platform.Take ownership of fund oversight activities, including delegation arrangements, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing assessment of third-party service providers.Oversee risk management and valuation governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with AIFMD, IPEV guidelines, and internal policies.Ensure robust regulatory compliance, including oversight of Annex IV reporting, FCA requirements, and ongoing regulatory engagement.Act as a key client and intermediary contact, supporting client relationship management and business development across fund and corporate structures.Contribute to the development of scalable fund platform solutions, including onboarding processes for new managers and structuring support.Support operational resilience and oversight of key outsourced providers including administrators, depositaries, and investment managers.Work closely with senior leadership to drive the growth and commercial performance of the AIFM and wider platform.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong experience working within AIFM, AIFMD, or alternative investment fund structures, ideally within fund administration, ManCo, or platform environments.Demonstrable experience in fund oversight, risk management, valuation governance, and delegation oversight within alternative investment funds.Exposure to client-facing roles and/or business development, with experience supporting fund launches or emerging manager platforms preferred.

Scarlett Worthington

Posted 8 days ago

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Greater London, South East, England

Senior Manager - AIFM

Permanent£90000 - £120000 per annum

AIFM Senior ManagerWe are exclusively working with a London-based client in the fund services and investment platform space who has recently established a regulated AIFM. They are now looking to appoint an AIFM Senior Manager to lead the build-out and ongoing development of the AIFM function, taking ownership of its operating model, governance framework, and oversight processes as the platform scales. This is a key role sitting at the centre of a growing regulated platform, with responsibility across fund oversight, risk, valuation governance, and client delivery within alternative investment fund structures. Roles & ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of the AIFM operating model, including governance, control framework, and oversight structures across the platform.Take ownership of fund oversight activities, including delegation arrangements, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing assessment of third-party service providers.Oversee risk management and valuation governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with AIFMD, IPEV guidelines, and internal policies.Ensure robust regulatory compliance, including oversight of Annex IV reporting, FCA requirements, and ongoing regulatory engagement.Act as a key client and intermediary contact, supporting client relationship management and business development across fund and corporate structures.Contribute to the development of scalable fund platform solutions, including onboarding processes for new managers and structuring support.Support operational resilience and oversight of key outsourced providers including administrators, depositaries, and investment managers.Work closely with senior leadership to drive the growth and commercial performance of the AIFM and wider platform.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong experience working within AIFM, AIFMD, or alternative investment fund structures, ideally within fund administration, ManCo, or platform environments.Demonstrable experience in fund oversight, risk management, valuation governance, and delegation oversight within alternative investment funds.Exposure to client-facing roles and/or business development, with experience supporting fund launches or emerging manager platforms preferred.

Scarlett Worthington

Posted 8 days ago

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Northern Ireland, UK

HR Consultant

Permanent£32000 - £35000 per annum

HR Consultant – Consultancy Environment | Belfast (Hybrid) | Up to £35,000 BenefitsWe’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 RoleThis 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 environmentPlease 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 careerIf 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 15 days ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Regulatory Affairs, Risk and Compliance Specialist

Permanent€60000 - €65000 per annum

Compliance and Risk Specialist Insurance Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week 60-65k Great opportunity to join one of the largest insurance business in the country who have an excellent reputation and have exciting plans for further growth. You'll be joining a small but well-established team where you will have great people to work alongside and learn from. This is a broad role where you will get great exposure to a wide range of regulatory tasks and you will have plenty of opportunities to learn in this dynamic environment. Your Role: Maintain the compliance and risk frameworks - ensure policies are kept up to date Provide advice to the business on any upcoming regulatory changes Act as a key point of contact for any regulatory correspondence Maintain the risk register Conduct compliance monitoring & testing About You:5 years' experience in a compliance and/or risk roleExperience within Financial Services - ideally InsuranceStrong knowledge of key regulatory requirements - CPC, Operational Resilience (DORA), Outsourcing etcEnjoy working in a fast paced environment and keen to learn If this sounds like what you are looking for then you should apply here or reach out to me directly for a confidential chat

Darren Hogan

Posted 16 days ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Operations Officer - TPRM

Permanent€50000 - €60000 per annum

Third Party Risk Management Operations Officer Insurance Dublin - Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office 50-60kI've partnered with a large insurance client who are looking to bring in an additional person to their operations team to take the lead on the TPRM framework. You'll be joining a strong team with a good culture. Your Role:Implementation and ongoing review of the TPRM framework Provide ongoing reports to senior management Perform risk assessments of 3rd parties/outsourced providers Carrying out due diligence checks Support the team with wider requirements around business continuity, DORA etc About You: Min of 3 years work experience within risk and/or operations Experience within financial services - ideally Insurance Ability to multi-task and build strong relationships across the business If 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 17 days ago

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