Our Compliance & Risk Executive Search Services

As one of the leading Executive Search firms in the UK, Novo is well placed to find your next Compliance & Risk Leader.

Our team of highly experienced consultants work across a broad range of sectors and are specialists at recruiting top notch C-Suite talent.

Able to work in strict confidence, our team will search, identify, and recruit your ideal Compliance & Risk Leader.

Through our years of experience, our team can handle the entire process from start to finish, working to rigorous standards and with a highly systemised approach.

Contact Novo for a confidential discussion about your Compliance & Risk recruitment needs.

 

Compliance & Risk Executive Search & Headhunting Specialists

Let our team search, identify, and recruit top Compliance & Risk talent for your organisation.


Importance of Compliance & Risk Roles

Companies today are facing a range of new challenges, with tighter regulatory scrutiny, the increased complexity of business operations, and growing concerns over cybersecurity and data privacy threats. These factors present a variety of emerging risks that organisations must traverse in order to protect and grow their businesses.

The need for skilled Compliance & Risk professionals has become increasingly vital in today’s business environment and it is essential for senior management to have expertise from innovative, and adaptable leaders who possess the specialised knowledge and insights needed to drive the company’s growth while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.

Risk & Compliance leaders play a critical role in preserving the company’s operations, reputation, and financial standing and their oversight and direction enable companies to operate with greater assurance, security, and the ability to respond effectively during critical situations.

At Novo, our executive search consultants possess an in-depth understanding of the ever-changing demands of this specialised role and work closely with our clients to proactively pinpoint high-quality candidates that share the same vision and match the culture of their organisation.

Compliance & Risk Skills Needed Include:

  • Strong analytical skills to identify, assess, and manage potential risks.
  • Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, employees, and regulators.
  • Strong compliance knowledge and a strong understanding of relevant laws and industry-specific regulations.
  • Adaptability to adapt and evolve their strategies to meet the changing needs of the company.
  • Leadership skills to manage teams and projects effectively and implement risk management and compliance programs.

We understand the importance of aligning your business needs with a Risk & Compliance leader who is equipped to meet the challenges it is confronted with today and into the future.

Our Compliance & Risk Executive Search Specialists

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George Woodward

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Dale Perrett

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Jon Hollier

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Dale Perrett

Founding Director

Dale is one of the Founding Directors of Novo Executive Search and Selection. He is part of the Novo leadership team that drives the business. He remains passionate about working...

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George Woodward

Director

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Jon Hollier

Founding Director

Jon is a Founding Director of Novo Executive Search & Selection. Beyond establishing and developing Novo, his extensive experience covers a wide range of disciplines across commercial and the third...

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Current Compliance & Risk Roles

Head of Commercial Finance (Fashion/Retail)
Salary: excellent package

This is a pivotal role that blends commercial insight, financial leadership, and team management. You will lead the day-to-day Finance team, drive commercial performance, and act as the business’s primary source of trading, margin, pricing and forecasting insight.…

  • Finance/Risk
  • Consumer Products and FMCG
  • West Sussex (Must be able to come into the office 3 days a week)
Job Ref No: HOCF JW 12/25
Date Added: 17-12-2025
Management Accountant
Salary: excellent package

Our client is a long established, privately-owned market leader in the manufacturing industry.
With a reputation for award winning design, exceptional product quality and outstanding customer service, the business has built strong long-term partnerships with some of the leading national retailers as well as large independent retail groups.…

  • Finance/Risk IT
  • Financial Services
  • Hounslow, England
Job Ref No: MC 11/25
Date Added: 27-11-2025
Chief Financial Officer (Food & Beverages)
Salary: Competitive Base + Package

Our client is a well known food and beverage sector manufacturing business based in the North West (UK) that is looking to recruit a suitably experienced Finance Director, to work closely with the Managing Director on growing the organisation.…

  • CFO/FD Finance/Risk
  • Consumer Products and FMCG
  • North West
Job Ref No: CFO GW 10/25
Date Added: 21-10-2025
Finance Manager
Salary: Competitive salary, bonus and incentives

  • Finance/Risk
  • Manufacturing
  • Feltham, London (Greater) (GB)
Job Ref No: FM JW 5/25
Date Added: 15-05-2025
Finance Director
Salary: £70,000-£90,000

Our client is a privately owned engineering and environmental services business operating throughout the UK. The business is fast growth and has rapidly grown to 50+ people with further ambitious plans to double in size to £10m turnover within the next 2-3 years. The business has an excellent reputation within the industry which needs to be maintained, while navigating new challenges that come from rapid expansion. …

  • Board Director/Partner Finance/Risk
  • Engineering Environmental
  • Durham (County) (GB)
Job Ref No: FD DP 05/25
Date Added: 15-05-2025