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.
Canada Life

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.
Centrus
Gavin Friel

‘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
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.

DZ Bank
Deputy Chief Credit Officer

Great customer service and performance — 10/10.

 

Deputy Chief Credit Officer
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.

Heylo
Chief of Staff/HR

‘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
Chief of Staff/HR
RBS INTERNATIONAL
1.8
CV to Interview Ratio
28 Days
Time to Hire
13
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.

RBS International
TRIODOS BANK
100%
Completion Rate
8
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.

 

Triodos Bank
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.
Turkish Bank (UK) Ltd
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
5
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.

Wealthtime

MEET THE TEAM

Ben Adams

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Adrian McCarthy

Senior Advisor

Kevin Adam-Hein

Partner

Daniel Tapsell

Associate Director, Contract and Interim

Matt Carter

Associate Director: Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime

Connor Nurse

Head of US

Callum Dudrenec

Principal Consultant

Richard Williams

Senior Principal Consultant

Declan Stark

Principal Consultant - Risk

Anis Soomaroo

Senior Consultant

Amanda Dolan

Senior Consultant

 

LATEST JOBS

Greater London, South East, England
Head of Credit Risk
Broadgate are representing a strong banking brand in their search for a newly created role - Head of Credit Risk.  A specialist financial services organisation is seeking an experienced senior credit risk professional to lead its policy, governance and assurance agenda. This role sits at the heart of second line risk, shaping how credit risk is defined, monitored and challenged across a diverse lending portfolio. You’ll be responsible for setting clear frameworks, providing independent oversight, and ensuring decision-making is robust, well-governed and forward-looking. Working closely with senior executives and credit committees, you’ll bring insight on emerging risks, regulatory expectations and portfolio trends, while fostering strong relationships with front-line lending teams. You’ll also lead and develop a small specialist team, helping to embed a strong risk culture across the business.About you:Extensive experience in senior credit risk roles within banking or specialist lending (BTL, Real Estate Investment, Development Finance, Bridging)Strong background in credit policy, frameworks, assurance or governanceConfident operating in regulated environments with evolving prudential expectationsAble to balance challenge with collaboration at executive levelStrategic thinker with hands-on credibility and sound judgementThis is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape credit risk standards within a growing, specialist institution.
Declan StarkDeclan Stark
Greater London, South East, England
Head of Credit Risk
Broadgate are representing a strong banking brand in their search for a newly created role - Head of Credit Risk.  A specialist financial services organisation is seeking an experienced senior credit risk professional to lead its policy, governance and assurance agenda. This role sits at the heart of second line risk, shaping how credit risk is defined, monitored and challenged across a diverse lending portfolio. You’ll be responsible for setting clear frameworks, providing independent oversight, and ensuring decision-making is robust, well-governed and forward-looking. Working closely with senior executives and credit committees, you’ll bring insight on emerging risks, regulatory expectations and portfolio trends, while fostering strong relationships with front-line lending teams. You’ll also lead and develop a small specialist team, helping to embed a strong risk culture across the business.About you:Extensive experience in senior credit risk roles within banking or specialist lending (BTL, Real Estate Investment, Development Finance, Bridging)Strong background in credit policy, frameworks, assurance or governanceConfident operating in regulated environments with evolving prudential expectationsAble to balance challenge with collaboration at executive levelStrategic thinker with hands-on credibility and sound judgementThis is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape credit risk standards within a growing, specialist institution.
Declan StarkDeclan Stark
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Risk Analyst
Risk AnalystLife InsuranceDublin - Hybrid Working35-45kAre you looking for the right opportunity to take the next step forward in your career?Are you looking for a job where there's a clear growth plan for you?Do you want a job where you will have a dedicated leader looking to support you? Do you want a job that will give you broad exposure across all areas of risk and different international markets?If that all sounds like what you are looking for, then this could be the one for you!Your Role:Support the CRO in managing key risks across the businessConduct risk assessments and provide insights into KRIs that have been found that will be added to the board reportsManage the risk register and incident logsSupport the implementation of risk policies and proceduresAbout You:1-2 years risk experienceExperience working in a regulated financial services businessProactive and with a desire to learn and progress with a career in riskApply here or drop me a message if you'd like to learn more!
Darren HoganDarren Hogan
London, Greater London, South East, England
Senior Risk & Compliance Manager
Senior Manager – Risk & Compliance, Investment Management & WealthLondon  Join a fast-growing Risk & Compliance Advisory team at a Big 4 global consultancy. As a Senior Manager, you will lead client engagements within the Investment Management & Wealth sector, providing strategic risk and regulatory advice while overseeing delivery teams and contributing to practice growth.This role offers the opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, people leadership, and market-facing influence in a collaborative and flexible environment. Key Responsibilities:Lead and advise major Investment Management and Wealth clients on complex risk, regulatory, and compliance matters.Interpret and critically assess UK and EU regulatory developments, providing strategic, forward-looking advice to senior client stakeholders.Design, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide risk, compliance, and control frameworks aligned to clients’ business models and strategic objectives.Provide leadership and oversight of project teams, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management of junior and mid-level colleagues.Act as a trusted advisor to client executives, demonstrating strong judgement, analytical rigour, and commercial awareness.Drive thought leadership, contribute to market-leading propositions, and represent the firm at industry forums and client events.Play a key role in business development, including identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and supporting practice growth.Collaborate with partners and other service lines to deliver integrated, high-quality client solutions.Requirements:Typically 8–10 years’ experience in risk, compliance, or regulatory advisory within Investment Management or Wealth/Platform (consulting, in-house, or regulatory).Strong knowledge of relevant UK and/or EU financial services regulation.Proven experience designing and implementing risk frameworks.Demonstrated leadership, strong analytical capability, and critical thinking.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a commercial mindset.
Georgia MasonGeorgia Mason