Governance & Risk Management

We cover all areas of Risk Management including Operational, Technology, Prudential, Finance, Credit, Market, Enterprise, Change and Third Party.
Roles include Policy, Framework, Monitoring, Modelling, GRC systems, Analytics, Reporting, Assurance and Consulting/Advisory – across all three lines of defence and within professional services.
We also look after a range of broader Corporate Governance roles including Company Secretarial.
“Adam Appointments really understand Risk & Compliance, and take time to match the right roles to the right people; a small team means a personal, value-add service. For my current role, Dougie was able to provide additional colour to the position and company, greatly assisting me in preparing for the interviews – and beyond.”
Governance & Risk Management

We cover all areas of Risk Management including Operational, Technology, Prudential, Finance, Credit, Market, Enterprise, Change and Third Party.
Roles include Policy, Framework, Monitoring, Modelling, GRC systems, Analytics, Reporting, Assurance and Consulting/Advisory – across all three lines of defence and within professional services.
We also look after a range of broader Corporate Governance roles including Company Secretarial.
“Adam Appointments really understand Risk & Compliance, and take time to match the right roles to the right people; a small team means a personal, value-add service. For my current role, Dougie was able to provide additional colour to the position and company, greatly assisting me in preparing for the interviews – and beyond.”
Recent, successfully placed Governance & Risk Management roles:
Head of Financial Risk • Life and Pensions
Head of Operational Risk • Bank
Head of Operational Risk • Digital Transformation Consultancy
Risk Director • Investment Manager
Senior Manager Governance and Projects • Consultancy
Senior Manager, Resilience Risk Oversight • Bank
Risk Strategy Manager • Bank
Risk Appetite Manager, Enterprise Risk • Bank
Recent, successfully placed Governance & Risk Management roles:
Head of Financial Risk • Life and Pensions
Head of Operational Risk • Bank
Head of Operational Risk • Digital Transformation Consultancy
Risk Director • Investment Manager
Senior Manager Governance and Projects • Consultancy
Senior Manager, Resilience Risk Oversight • Bank
Risk Strategy Manager • Bank
Risk Appetite Manager, Enterprise Risk • Bank
Regulatory Compliance
We work on roles across all aspects of Regulatory Compliance including Regulatory Radar/Horizon Scanning, Impact Analysis/Policy, Monitoring, Reporting and Regulatory Liaison – for both Conduct and Prudential Regulation.
Our experience enables us to work on roles in both first and second lines of defence.
“The candidates recommended to me were of an excellent calibre and Dougie’s covering notes regarding each candidate were extremely helpful. I interviewed three candidates and all demonstrated a clear understanding of my requirements, which helped contribute to a positive interview process. In the end, I had to make the difficult decision to choose between two excellent candidates “
Regulatory Compliance
We work on roles across all aspects of Regulatory Compliance including Regulatory Radar/Horizon Scanning, Impact Analysis/Policy, Monitoring, Reporting and Regulatory Liaison – for both Conduct and Prudential Regulation.
Our experience enables us to work on roles in both first and second lines of defence.
“The candidates recommended to me were of an excellent calibre and Dougie’s covering notes regarding each candidate were extremely helpful. I interviewed three candidates and all demonstrated a clear understanding of my requirements, which helped contribute to a positive interview process. In the end, I had to make the difficult decision to choose between two excellent candidates “
Recent, successfully placed Regulatory Compliance roles:
Head of Compliance and Conduct Assurance • Bank
Head of Compliance • Bank
Senior Compliance Monitoring Manager • Bank
Regulatory Risk Consultant • Life and Pensions
Compliance, Governance & Risk Officer • Investments
Regulatory Policy Specialist • Bank
Compliance Assurance Manager • Bank
Compliance Manager • Investments
Recent, successfully placed Regulatory Compliance roles:
Head of Compliance and Conduct Assurance • Bank
Head of Compliance • Bank
Senior Compliance Monitoring Manager • Bank
Regulatory Risk Consultant • Life and Pensions
Compliance, Governance & Risk Officer • Investments
Regulatory Policy Specialist • Bank
Compliance Assurance Manager • Bank
Compliance Manager • Investments
Fraud / Financial Crime
We provide support in recruiting for roles in all areas of Financial Crime including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Fraud.
We regularly recruit for roles in Strategy, Threat Intelligence, Operations, Transaction Monitoring, Reporting, Analytics, Advisory and Assurance.
“Dealing with AA was a refreshing experience – they fully understood the Financial Crime function which is unusual in the recruitment world. I was confident in the technical information provided and the guidance and support was fantastic.”
Fraud / Financial Crime
We provide support in recruiting for roles in all areas of Financial Crime including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Fraud.
We regularly recruit for roles in Strategy, Threat Intelligence, Operations, Transaction Monitoring, Reporting, Analytics, Advisory and Assurance.
“Dealing with AA was a refreshing experience – they fully understood the Financial Crime function which is unusual in the recruitment world. I was confident in the technical information provided and the guidance and support was fantastic.”
Recent, successfully placed Fraud / Financial Crime roles:
Head of Financial Crime Control • Bank
MLRO • Digital Transformation Consultancy
Senior Oversight Manager, Fraud • Bank
Head of Financial Crime Oversight • Life and Pensions
Financial Crime Advisory Manager • Bank
Financial Crime Advisory Lead • Bank
Senior Financial Crime/ Fraud Manager • Bank
Financial Crime Manager • Investments
Recent, successfully placed Fraud / Financial Crime roles:
Head of Financial Crime Control • Bank
MLRO • Digital Transformation Consultancy
Senior Oversight Manager, Fraud • Bank
Head of Financial Crime Oversight • Life and Pensions
Financial Crime Advisory Manager • Bank
Financial Crime Advisory Lead • Bank
Senior Financial Crime/ Fraud Manager • Bank
Financial Crime Manager • Investments
Data & Analytics
A growing area in the workforce, we focus on helping clients fill roles around all areas of Data Management (including Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Big Data and MDM) and Data Analytics (including Data Preparation, Data Manipulation/Integration, Data Science, Data Modelling and Data Visualisation).
We also cover roles in all areas of Data Protection – a particular area of focus following GDPR.
“I have worked with Lucy, Dougie and team on many occasions over the last few years, their support in navigating the market to find the best people has been tremendous in helping me scale and grow the practice. They understand my business and adapt as the market evolves. I am always confident I will get top quality candidates and insights – they are always one of the first points of contact for me.”
Data & Analytics
A growing area in the workforce, we focus on helping clients fill roles around all areas of Data Management (including Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Big Data and MDM) and Data Analytics (including Data Preparation, Data Manipulation/Integration, Data Science, Data Modelling and Data Visualisation).
We also cover roles in all areas of Data Protection – a particular area of focus following GDPR.
“I have worked with Lucy, Dougie and team on many occasions over the last few years, their support in navigating the market to find the best people has been tremendous in helping me scale and grow the practice. They understand my business and adapt as the market evolves. I am always confident I will get top quality candidates and insights – they are always one of the first points of contact for me.”
Recent, successfully placed Data & Analytics roles:
Director – Risk Data Analytics • Big 4
Data Analytics Lead • Bank
Senior Manager Data and Analytics • Big 4
Manager – Risk Data Analytics • Big 4
Data Analyst, Financial Crime Threat Mitigation • Bank
Senior Associate – Data and Analytics • Big 4
Analytics Manager • Fintech
Risk Data Analyst, Financial Crime • Bank
Recent, successfully placed Data & Analytics roles:
Director – Risk Data Analytics • Big 4
Data Analytics Lead • Bank
Senior Manager Data and Analytics • Big 4
Manager – Risk Data Analytics • Big 4
Data Analyst, Financial Crime Threat Mitigation • Bank
Senior Associate – Data and Analytics • Big 4
Analytics Manager • Fintech
Risk Data Analyst, Financial Crime • Bank
IT Risk / Security & Resilience
We have experience in recruiting across all three lines of defence in Security – Cyber and Physical. Typical roles include Security Strategy, Security Risk Assessment, Security Policy, Threat Analysis/Management, ISO27001/ISMS, Identity & Access Management, Security Assurance and Penetration Testing.
We also cover all aspects of IT Risk Management and Business Resilience including Incident Management, Crisis Management and Business Continuity.
“My success rate recruiting through Adam Appointments has been significantly higher than with any other recruiter. Lucy has always put in the effort to fully understand my role requirements and only send me candidates who completely fulfil those requirements.”
IT Risk / Security & Resilience
We have experience in recruiting across all three lines of defence in Security – Cyber and Physical. Typical roles include Security Strategy, Security Risk Assessment, Security Policy, Threat Analysis/Management, ISO27001/ISMS, Identity & Access Management, Security Assurance and Penetration Testing.
We also cover all aspects of IT Risk Management and Business Resilience including Incident Management, Crisis Management and Business Continuity.
“My success rate recruiting through Adam Appointments has been significantly higher than with any other recruiter. Lucy has always put in the effort to fully understand my role requirements and only send me candidates who completely fulfil those requirements.”
Recent, successfully placed IT Risk / Security & Resilience roles:
Head of IT Risk and IT Security • Bank
Head of Information Security • Fintech
Head of Technology Risk • Bank
Head of Security Risk Assurance • Bank
Technology and Cyber Security Risk Lead • Bank
Senior Technology Risk Manager • Bank
Senior Security Controls Manager • Bank
Information Security Manager • Bank
Recent, successfully placed IT Risk / Security & Resilience roles:
Head of IT Risk and IT Security • Bank
Head of Information Security • Fintech
Head of Technology Risk • Bank
Head of Security Risk Assurance • Bank
Technology and Cyber Security Risk Lead • Bank
Senior Technology Risk Manager • Bank
Senior Security Controls Manager • Bank
Information Security Manager • Bank
Internal Audit & Controls
We have extensive knowledge of recruiting for roles in Internal Audit at all levels in industry and in professional services. We cover specialist auditors around our areas of expertise including Financial Crime, Technology, Data Management, Risk Management and Change.
We have also placed people in Internal Audit Analytics, Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Internal Audit Operations jobs. In addition to Internal Audit, we have placed candidates in a range of first line Controls roles including SOX.
“I have worked with Adam Appointments for many years. Their commitment to long-term relationships and their insight into the market and candidates has consistently impressed.”
Internal Audit & Controls
We have extensive knowledge of recruiting for roles in Internal Audit at all levels in industry and in professional services. We cover specialist auditors around our areas of expertise including Financial Crime, Technology, Data Management, Risk Management and Change.
We have also placed people in Internal Audit Analytics, Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Internal Audit Operations jobs. In addition to Internal Audit, we have placed candidates in a range of first line Controls roles including SOX.
“I have worked with Adam Appointments for many years. Their commitment to long-term relationships and their insight into the market and candidates has consistently impressed.”
Recent, successfully placed Internal Audit & Controls roles:
Head of Technology Audit • Bank
Senior Audit Manager, Change/IT • Bank
Internal Audit Manager • Life and Pensions
Audit Manager, Strategy & QA • Bank
Senior Auditor • Bank
Internal Audit Manager (6 month Fixed Term Contract) • Bank
Internal Audit Manager, Finance • Bank
Change/IT Audit Manager • Life and Pensions
Recent, successfully placed Internal Audit & Controls roles:
Head of Technology Audit • Bank
Senior Audit Manager, Change/IT • Bank
Internal Audit Manager • Life and Pensions
Audit Manager, Strategy & QA • Bank
Senior Auditor • Bank
Internal Audit Manager (6 month Fixed Term Contract) • Bank
Internal Audit Manager, Finance • Bank
Change/IT Audit Manager • Life and Pensions