Opportunities in United Kingdom

The client is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations and drive organizational performance in a professional services environment. This senior leadership role will help set operating priorities, ensure efficient execution of strategic initiatives, and support sustainable growth for the business.

The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining operational processes that improve productivity and service delivery. The role will typically include leading cross-functional teams, managing key business workflows, monitoring performance metrics, and addressing operational risks to support consistent outcomes for clients and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong executive leadership experience with responsibility for operations, process improvement, and organizational performance. Leadership capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams are expected, along with a background that supports operating in a private equity–backed or similarly structured environment.

We are seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee core financial control activities across the group. The role typically focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting reliable financial management practices.

The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for preparing and reviewing consolidated financial information, monitoring compliance with relevant accounting requirements, and supporting month-end and year-end reporting processes. The position often includes working with stakeholders to improve financial processes, identify risks, and help ensure consistency of financial policies and reporting across entities.

Successful candidates will typically have strong financial accounting and control expertise, with the ability to analyze information, maintain accuracy, and lead and coordinate within a finance function. The role is expected to involve collaboration with internal teams to support governance, continuous improvement of reporting quality, and effective oversight of group financial performance.

The client is seeking a Group Financial Controller to support cyber security and technology services. This role will oversee group-level financial controls and reporting to help ensure accurate, timely financial management across the organization.

Key responsibilities may include managing month-end and year-end close activities, overseeing financial reporting and compliance processes, and maintaining internal controls. The role will also support budgeting and forecasting activities, monitor financial performance, and partner with relevant teams to address financial risks and improve governance.

Qualified candidates will typically have strong financial leadership experience in a group or multi-entity environment, with demonstrated expertise in controls, reporting, and operational financial management. The client will expect the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, ensure accuracy and consistency in financial processes, and drive continuous improvements to finance operations.

the client is seeking a Head of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis functions. This role will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support decision-making and business planning across the organization.

Responsibilities typically include developing and maintaining financial models, coordinating the budgeting and forecasting cycles, and analyzing variances to identify trends and opportunities. The role will also support leadership with financial insights, help drive reporting cadence and operational alignment, and may collaborate cross-functionally to ensure forecasts reflect business priorities.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in FP&A or related finance roles, with strong analytical and communication skills. Experience managing planning processes, producing clear performance reporting, and influencing stakeholders through data-driven insights is expected, and the role will be responsible for guiding and developing the FP&A team’s work to meet organizational goals.

the client is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Compliance Officer for a banking group in London. The role reports into the MLRO and will support senior stakeholders in upholding the bank’s financial crime compliance framework, providing advice on matters including AML and transaction-related considerations.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and acting on trigger events, changes in client data, and completing periodic reviews to ensure client information remains current. The role will help identify potential financial crime vulnerabilities and risks, develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues, and provide practical guidance to help prevent recurrence. The officer will be expected to manage tasks with strong attention to detail, complete work in a timely manner, and escalate cases to senior management when necessary.

The position requires current experience within financial crime compliance in a bank or wealth manager, with a strong background in AML. The client expects knowledge of screening approaches, familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements such as MiFID II, and experience operating within the compliance division of a private bank, asset management company, or wealth manager in the UK. Strong IT and presentation skills are needed, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes high-stress environment.

the client is seeking a Director of Commercial Controlling for a mission of six months within a growing industrial group. The role will cover responsibilities across the EMEA region, with a focus on overseeing commercial financial and controlling activities to support the organization’s objectives.

Key responsibilities include supervising and coordinating accounting and finance activities across EMEA, managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, and ensuring accurate and regular reporting to the general management. The role will also involve managing relationships with investors and key stakeholders, leading management transition projects and supporting transformations, and ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

The successful candidate is expected to hold a higher education degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with expertise in commercial controlling in the industrial sector. Strong team management and communication skills are required, along with excellent written and spoken English. The position is designed for someone able to work effectively in a demanding, continuously evolving environment.

the client is seeking a strategic and commercial executive leader to drive ambitious growth while maintaining market leadership. This senior role will support business performance across multiple channels and help strengthen the client’s competitive position through proactive planning and commercial partnership development spanning both B2C and B2B.

Key responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships, accelerating revenue and product growth through various channels, and leading a high-performing sales team to deliver optimal results. The role will also involve monitoring market trends, identifying new opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with overall company goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2C, ideally within a consumer goods context with B2B exposure, along with proven experience leading and managing teams. The client expects excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, and the capability to analyze sales and market data to deliver actionable insights and continually improve commercial performance.

The client is seeking a Director, Wholesale Finance, to join a lean, senior team with hands-on responsibility across the origination, structuring, and ongoing management of wholesale funding facilities. This role will execute and manage wholesale funding activity in close collaboration with senior investment and finance leadership, with direct exposure to decision-making and transaction execution.

Key responsibilities include originating and structuring wholesale facilities, such as block, revolving, and bespoke funding solutions; leading transactions from initial assessment through credit approval, documentation, and drawdown; and managing relationships with funders, borrowers, legal advisers, and other external stakeholders. The Director will also assess loan portfolios, collateral performance, cash flows, and risk structures, and prepare and present materials for internal investment committee and funder discussions.

The successful applicant will be a Director-level professional with proven experience structuring and executing wholesale or speciality finance facilities, strong credit fundamentals, and comfort operating in credit and risk forums. Experience supporting non-bank lenders and specialist lenders or alternative credit platforms is expected, along with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach and the ability to operate effectively in a lean environment.

The client is seeking a Director of Residential & Commercial Real Estate Lending to lead the origination, structuring, and execution of property loans across the UK. This role focuses on mid-market lending with deal sizes typically in the £1 million to £30 million range. The position will suit a candidate with strong market relationships, deep credit expertise, and a hands-on approach to deal-making.

Key responsibilities include sourcing and originating residential and commercial development, bridging, and investment loans across the UK, and maintaining and growing a network of brokers, developers, family offices, and other introducers. The role also involves identifying underserved market segments and developing tailored lending solutions, as well as performing credit analysis, financial modelling, and risk assessment for new transactions. The successful candidate will structure bespoke facilities, potentially including senior, mezzanine, and stretch senior options, and prepare and present investment papers to the credit committee.

The Director will manage the end-to-end transaction lifecycle from term sheet through to drawdown, including overseeing third-party due diligence such as valuations and legal matters. Ongoing duties include monitoring loan performance, proactively managing risks, and supporting borrower relationship management. The role also contributes to the fund’s lending strategy and deployment targets by providing market intelligence and competitor insights to inform pricing and risk appetite, and may support the development of new lending products and underwriting frameworks; the candidate will typically bring 8–12+ years of relevant experience in real estate lending, structured finance, or private credit investing, along with a proven track record in originating and executing loans in the target range.

the client is seeking a strategic commercial leader to design and lead business strategies aligned with organizational goals. The role includes leading with a high degree of autonomy and visibility, operating in a dynamic, high-impact environment where performance and continuous improvement are expected.

Responsibilities include managing and supervising the commercial team’s performance to ensure achievement of established targets, developing strong relationships with key clients to identify new business opportunities, and analyzing the market and competitors to detect growth trends. The role also involves overseeing contract and commercial agreement negotiations, ensuring efficient commercial policies and procedures are implemented, and presenting performance reports and analytical insights to senior leadership. Collaboration with other key areas will support integration of commercial strategies.

The successful applicant will have professional education in business administration, commercial engineering, or related fields, along with prior experience leading teams in a commercial function. The role requires advanced knowledge of the business services sector, strategic skills and the ability to make data-informed decisions, and strong communication and negotiation abilities, including advanced English proficiency. The client expects a candidate comfortable working in a competitive, fast-paced environment and able to support professional growth in a strategic leadership position.

This Chief Financial Officer role (CFO) supports a large, established financial services organisation focused on strong operations and delivering excellence. The position is responsible for developing and executing the organisation’s financial strategy in alignment with broader business goals, shaping long-term growth and value creation, and ensuring financial stability while supporting growth objectives.

The CFO will lead a large, high-performing finance function, promoting an inclusive and collaborative culture that motivates, mentors, and develops talent at all levels. Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting and finance activities to ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting; providing strategic insights and trusted counsel to executive leadership by translating complex financial information into actionable recommendations; and leading budgeting and forecasting to align financial plans with organisational priorities and changing market conditions.

The CFO is expected to monitor and manage financial risks, strengthening controls and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, while also optimising capital structure and managing liquidity in a dynamic environment. The role includes driving cost efficiency and performance improvement while maintaining high operational and service standards, and acting as an external ambassador by building credible relationships with auditors, investors, and financial institutions; successful candidates typically bring strong leadership in financial services, knowledge of financial planning and risk management, regulatory and corporate governance experience, exceptional stakeholder influence, and a relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with experience including SMF2 responsibility within the sector.

The client is seeking a Director of Finance and Commercial to join the Chief Officer Team at a transformational moment. The role will play a critical part in shaping organisational strategy and decision-making at the highest level, supporting a multi-year vision for the future of public safety through long-term planning and transformation.

Key responsibilities include ensuring financial resilience, integrity, and sustainability; leading a modern, forward-looking finance and commercial function; and driving best value, commercial innovation, and strategic investment decisions. The Director of Finance and Commercial will act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, working closely and constructively with the Police & Crime Commissioner's Chief Finance Officer to balance robust financial stewardship with ambition and innovation in delivering public services.

The successful applicant will bring significant experience in senior strategic finance leadership, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisation, along with strong commercial acumen to maximise value, manage risk, and drive innovation. They should have a proven ability to influence and operate effectively at executive and board level, experience leading change and contributing to major transformation programmes, and a strong commitment to public service, integrity, and delivering impactful outcomes, combining technical credibility with strategic leadership to keep the organisation financially robust, efficient, and future-focused.

the client is a respected public-sector organization in banking and financial services, operating with a focus on impactful projects that shape the financial landscape. The client is seeking a Structured Financial Institutions Funding Director within its investment arm to help deliver funding solutions to non-bank lenders and support SME credit markets.

This broad, senior role will focus on structuring, modelling, and executing structured financial transactions, working closely with senior leadership on origination. Key responsibilities include leading end-to-end execution across structured transactions (typically ranging from about £5m to £50m+), analysing underlying credit risk and building robust cash flow models, and investing across public ABS, asset-backed finance, and private securitisation. The role also involves working across the capital structure with an emphasis on mezzanine and junior tranches, supporting the development of new structures, products, and funding solutions, and managing transaction risk, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful applicant will be an experienced structured finance professional with a buy-side or principal investing background, ideally from a credit fund or similar platform. The role is expected to draw on strong credit analysis and cash flow modelling skills, proven execution of structured finance transactions, and relevant exposure to ABS/asset-backed finance and private securitisation or related structures such as block funding or securitisation risk transfer-type frameworks. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong commercial judgement across different asset classes and hands-on investing experience, including capability across both smaller, more complex transactions and larger public ABS.

The client is seeking a Head of Asset Management to provide high-impact leadership across a large-scale housing portfolio. In this role, you will report directly to the Director and take ownership of strategic asset planning, compliance, and investment delivery. You will lead transformation across the service by driving innovation, embedding best practice, and ensuring assets deliver long-term value for residents across the asset lifecycle from development through to maintenance and regeneration.

Key responsibilities include leading strategic asset management across development, investment, and responsive and planned maintenance. You will develop and implement a robust long-term (30-year) asset strategy aligned to financial and compliance frameworks, establish building safety and viability methodologies following relevant safety and compartmentalisation reviews, and create a compliant, detailed asset register aligned to regulatory expectations and best practice. You will also drive service transformation, including initiatives such as smart component replacement and delivery of decency programme outcomes.

Applicants should bring proven senior leadership experience across large-scale housing asset portfolios, ideally within social housing, along with a strong background in capital investment and repairs and maintenance programmes. You should demonstrate success in organisational change management and service improvement, and have deep understanding of regulatory compliance, building safety, and asset governance. The role also requires the ability to develop teams and embed skills transfer, with flexibility on rate and working arrangements to support effective delivery and balanced commitments.