Governance & Compliance

Governance and compliance recruitment specialists

Introduction

Finding people who can guide governance and compliance takes care and understanding. At JSS Search, we work with companies that need leaders who bring clarity, structure, and confidence to their organisation.

We recruit across all areas of governance and compliance, from advisory roles to heads of function. Our team knows how these roles fit into wider business goals, so we look beyond a job title and focus on the impact someone will make. Whether you’re growing a new function or strengthening an existing one, we help you find people with the judgment and mindset to support your business.

Our clients

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How we support governance and compliance hiring

We keep our process clear and focused. We start by learning what matters most to you, the skills you need, the structure of your team, and the challenges ahead. Then we use our network and market knowledge to find people who fit both your role and your culture. We move quickly, stay close to you throughout the search, and give honest advice at every step.

Roles

Key roles we support across governance and compliance

Chief Compliance Officer and (SMF16)
Head of Compliance
Compliance Director
Compliance Generalist
Compliance Monitoring/Assurance
Compliance Advisory

MRLO and (SMF17)
Head of Financial Crime
Financial Crime Manager
AML/KYC Officers
Financial Crime Assurance/QA
Onboarding

Company Secretary
Governance Manager

Helping companies across multiple sectors strengthen governance and compliance

We work with a wide mix of organisations, including:

  • Financial services firms
  • Listed companies
  • Large corporates
  • Growing mid-market businesses
  • Private equity–backed companies
  • Public sector and not-for-profit organisations

What sets our governance and compliance recruitment apart

  • Deep understanding of governance and compliance roles
  • A strong network of proven professionals
  • Support for both permanent and interim hiring
  • Clear communication and honest advice
  • Quick, focused delivery without cutting corners
FAQs

Your governance and compliance recruitment FAQs

Yes, we support both types of hiring.

Yes, we can support single hires or full team builds.

Yes, we support a wide range of organisations in both areas.

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