EXECUTIVE SEARCH · NEW YORK
We secure the leading talent in Risk Management, Compliance & Governance.
As the leading risk and compliance executive search specialist, we help Financial Services, FinTech, Crypto and Technology firms hire the experts needed to excel in a fast-moving and rapidly changing world. Retained, principal-led, and singularly focused on the second line of defense.
The practice
Applying our Assurance Search Process, we identify, calibrate and secure optimal candidates from a diverse talent pool — reducing our clients' hiring risk.
- Executive Search
- Search and selection for strategic hires across the risk, compliance and governance functions.
- Board of Directors Search
- Identifying high-caliber additions for key Board and committee positions.
- Talent Pipelining & Succession
- Planning ahead for future leaders with mapped, ready-now talent pipelines.
Coverage spans Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Governance & Legal, and Government & Regulatory Affairs — for Financial Services, FinTech, Crypto and Technology firms.
The record
Financial Crime Operations Executive
Head of Compliance
As seen in Inc. · Global Finance · American Banker · CNBC · ThinkAdvisor · Yahoo Finance
In their words
“Their approach is in stark contrast to the constant ‘sales’ approach of the larger firms. SLA has consistently exceeded our expectations, particularly in the Risk and AML/BSA space.”
“My go-to search firm whether as a hiring manager or candidate. I've relied upon Dan for more than a decade for sound and pragmatic advice.”
The team
Second Line Advisors was established in 2017 with a conviction to create a boutique services firm for the Financial Services, FinTech, Crypto and Technology sectors as a fully dedicated talent specialist across Risk, Compliance and Governance. Our passion and deep focus enable us to partner with clients on leadership, confidential or strategic hires by identifying, calibrating, and securing from a diverse, culture-fit assessed talent pool.
If you are facing a search challenge, or simply want to gauge the market — reach out.
Every conversation is held in strict confidence. We are always happy to help with a firm's human-capital needs.