Development and delivery of corporate strategy

Now holding a critical contributing role to the development and delivery of corporate strategy, senior compliance and risk professionals are increasingly moving out of the back-office and onto the board. Be it managing increasingly complex regulatory systems and greater investor scrutiny of environmental, social & Governance factors, to steering international expansion and Mergers & Acquisition; Risk & Compliance Officers are taking a more central role in helping organisations navigate change and growth.

At Green Park we understand effective leadership in Risk, Compliance and Corporate Governance roles requires a distinct blend of skills, from sector-specific regulatory expertise to engaging stakeholders and building relationships with regulators. Working across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, we place leaders able to drive corporate cultural change, while bring strategic commercial thinking to risk and compliance responsibilities. They include Chief Risk Officers, Compliance Offers, Chief Controllers, Heads of Function and Governance Officers who bring the required aptitude and experience.

Sourcing Risk Experts For The Financial Services Sector

Our team has more than 20 years’ executive search experience in financial services, as well as practical in-house experience working for leading businesses in the sector. We understand the complex demands of the highly regulated financial services sector and the changing regulatory landscape. With wide experience across the financial services sector, we are adept at cross-sourcing talent, for example, bringing insurance experts to banking roles, or bankers to asset management clients.

Technical And Strategic Experts For Evolving Landscapes

For technical roles that also require high levels of strategic business experience, many organisations compete in the same relatively narrow talent pool. Our well-established talent network and close contact with candidates puts us in a strong position to bring the very best people to client shortlists.

We regularly undertake talent searches for non-executive risk and compliance roles in private, public and third sector organisations. As the demand for Risk & Compliance professionals has moved beyond the traditional finance and health sectors, we have successfully utilised our deep candidate relationships to place experienced professionals across sectors.

We also apply our industry-leading diversity and inclusion expertise to help clients improve inclusivity while adhering to the demands of operating in highly regulated industries. Our personal expertise is backed up by our recruitment data and insights that helps clients to scope out their search parameters so talent acquisition delivers ‘right first time’ results.

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Relationships Built on Trust

We maintain close contact with candidates and clients, who trust our approach and data insights to help them make the right decisions.

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10 September, 2026

How to Retain Leaders and Increase Productivity

Retaining senior leaders is critical to maintaining productivity, organisational stability and long-term performance. Ef...

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My take: Three Interim CEOs placed in three months.

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Confessions of a Headhunter: Fame Isn’t Governance

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26 August, 2026

House of Commons Launch: Asymmetric Workforce Report

The 23 July 2026 was a proud milestone for Green Park. As well as celebrating our 20th anniversary at the House of ...

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24 August, 2026

Confessions of a Headhunter: The Friday Afternoon Truth in Executive Search

Why the End of the Week Changes Candidate Behavior, Avoiding Rushed Hiring Decisions Before the Weekend, and The Realiti...

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3 August, 2026

Confessions of a Headhunter series: The Extra Chair in the Room

We were invited by a board secretary to pitch for a senior appointment. It was a crowded meeting, lots of stakeholders, ...

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28 July, 2026

The Asymmetric Workforce report, explores a challenge that many organisations recognise

As Green Park marks its twentieth year as a global executive search and talent advisory firm  having helped thousan...

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21 July, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Global Talent Conference: Shaping the Future of Leadership

Mark your calendars! The Global Talent Conference is officially set for the 10th and 11th of November, 2026. Associated ...

Testimonials

"My experience with Green Park can be summed up in three words; advocacy, integrity, transparency. In working with Jo Sweetland and her team, it was clear from the start that they went well beyond the skills needed for the role. Their exceptional support and thoughtful, intentional guidance throughout the journey, from initial interest to formal offer, set them apart."

Justin Ostrander

Director of Finance, USA at ISP

"Working with Paul Bullock starts off with a heavy interview, where he basically gains as much insight into your business as possible so he not only selects the correct group of people to interview, but also sells your business to make sure all parties understand the opportunities. Every time I work with Paul he has delivered." 

Jalil Rahman

Chief Commercial Officer, Orla Kiely

“Jo Sweetland and her team at Green Park were fantastic during the search and interview process. They provided excellent communication with deep attentiveness and walked me through the process providing keen insights along the way. I felt very supported to ensure a smooth, seamless and professional experience with Jo.” 

Zenia Minwalla

Regional Head of Property @International Schools Partnerships Ltd, USA

From start to finish, Juliet Hardingham and the Executive Search Team at Green Park were exceptional. Juliet took the time to understand the role and our organisation, delivering a strong, diverse shortlist for our Head of Government Relations and External Affairs. Her professionalism, insights, and clear communication confirmed we had chosen the right partner.

James Greenhill

Head of Global Executive Resourcing @Jacobs

David Sayers and the Private & Commercials team have for sure, been one of the best recruiting teams to work with throughout this process. The interviews were scheduled in quick succession, and I was kept in the loop throughout the hiring process. The feedback loop was smooth, and I never felt any hiccups in the process, despite there being an 8-hour time zone difference. Thank you for your support!

Uma Deepak

Senior Finance Business Partner @International Schools Partnership

We worked with Green Park to swiftly hire an interim Head of Operations. Simon Pickerell from the Executive Interim team was outstanding - he quickly understood our needs, delivered a strong and diverse shortlist over the festive period, and supported both us and the candidates throughout. Thanks to Simon, we’ve hired an experienced Head of Operations who’s a great cultural fit. Highly recommend Simon and Green Park.

Rhian Thompson

@Magic Breakfast

"Green Park's proposal had diversity at the heart, rather than just an add on - and this gave us confidence that in working with them we would be partnering with an organisation who held the same values as our own in this area."

Claire Burles

Group People Director | Stage Coach

"Jo Sweetland of Green Park is just the best. She absolutely IS Green Park. Hard working. Super smart and understands a client’s needs. Jo has deep market relationships and superb networks. She sets the benchmark for Search in the recruitment industry. I would never hesitate to recommend Jo Sweetland to anyone. A delight to work with BUT more importantly brings the best results."

Matthew Jeffery

Head of UKI Recruitment | EY