Our global network and deep industry expertise enable us to typically identify successful hires in 34 days or less.
In a rapidly evolving market with new technologies and advancements, we partner with clients across industries, including the financial services, fintech, and healthcare sectors. With unparalleled expertise and an inclusive search process, we place exceptional leaders in key risk, compliance and government relations roles, such as:
- Chief Risk Officers
- Chief Compliance Officers
- Heads of Government & Regulatory Relations
- Heads of Financial Crime
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Innovation is part of who we are and we’re proud to work alongside the companies fueling the world’s economy. Here is a sampling of True clients:
Functional Expertise
Expert Risk, Compliance & Government Affairs Recruiters
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David Carden Partner, head of the risk & Compliance practice New York
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Peter Johnson Partner London
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Caroline Lo managing director, head of the CEO, Board and Financial Services Practices London
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Matt O’Connell managing director, head of the People, Talent & Legal Practice New York
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Nathaniel Hook managing director London
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Leticia Llordén managing director, spain regional lead Madrid
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Grant Beighley Partner, Head of the Real Estate & PropTech Practice New York
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Gautam Raghavan partner Washington, DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of roles does True Search’s Risk, Compliance & Government Affairs practice recruit for?
True Search places exceptional leaders in roles such as Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, Heads of Government and Regulatory Relations, and Heads of Financial Crime.
Does True Search operate globally for risk and compliance searches?
Yes, True Search’s risk and compliance team includes partners and managing directors across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Can True Search support searches for both established financial institutions and emerging companies?
Yes, True Search’s client base spans large, established institutions as well as growth-stage and innovative companies across financial services and adjacent sectors.
Does True Search offer fractional or interim hiring for risk and compliance roles?
Yes, in addition to full-time executive search, the True Platform offers fractional & interim hiring options through TrueBridge for organizations that need flexible leadership solutions.
What sets True Search apart in placing leaders for these functions?
True Search brings together a global network, deep industry expertise, and an inclusive search process to identify exceptional leaders for high-stakes governance and compliance roles. Proprietary talent technology and tech-enabled search capabilities strengthen that process, supporting faster and more informed decisions.

















