The Premier Executive Search Firm for the Second Line of Defense
Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime, Data, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
About US
The Premier Executive Search Specialist for Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime, Data, Legal & Regulatory
Immersed in the tracking of talent in the financial services sector's regulatory landscape for nearly two decades, a team of experienced executive search professionals launched Second Line Advisors to serve as the industry leading specialist. The firm was established as the strategic solutions partner and advisor for the continuously evolving functions considered as the Second Line of Defense - Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Crime Compliance, Anti-Fraud, Data Management, Legal and Regulatory Affairs; some of which are owned or embedded in the First or Third Lines of Defense.
Each "Line" has had a sizable evolution the last 15 years, however automation, data and analytics are playing the most important part of how controls and assurance are evolving in today's marketplace.
Global Experience & Expertise Built on Trust, Discretion and Confidentiality
Our consultants have experience with search engagements around the globe with entities of various sizes and specializations across banking, wealth & asset management, insurance, consulting & advisory and financial technology. Trusted relationships and partnerships with both clients and candidates are the key elements and successes of our business.
Retained Search with Service, Accuracy and Dedication
We take pride in providing our clients with attention, quality service, accurate information, speed and process. Flexibility and understanding our clients' needs is how we believe business should be, proven by our long-standing relationships and track records.
Areas of Specialization
Compliance & Financial Crime
Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance (BSA/Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Corruption) are a core foundation to our network and client success list. We keep ongoing discussions with industry leaders as well as those with the tangential skill set.
Risk Management & Controls
The 2nd Line Risk function within financial services has developed multiple segments beyond its measurement and quantitative pillars, including Operational Risk, Data, Stress Testing and various Technology and automation initiatives. The importance of the 1st Line of Defense owning the risk has further enhanced every institution's perspective of controls.
Legal & Regulatory Affairs
The manner in which financial services organizations interact with their local, regional or global regulatory authorities are far from consistent. We are keenly aware of the talent in both the public and private marketplace and the attributes needed to be successful.
Data Management
Still in its early days of evolution, the role of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) within the financial services industry is maturing into a more strategic second line function to where success is now being measured by the executive’s ability to push the data agenda forward and drive new business insight and innovation.