About Us
Crafted Since 2012
Over 50 Years of Collective Experience
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Expertise, & Services
(Non)Executive & Senior Management | Risk Management & Operational Resilience | Compliance & Regulation | Financial Crime | Data Protection
Chris Fields
Managing Director
Chris is a seasoned recruitment Director, dedicating his career to the Governance, Risk and Compliance community since 2012. Prior to his search career, he worked in Financial Services with Lloyds Banking Group (HBOS) and Domestic & General.
Passionate about raising the bar and making his stakeholders lives easier, advising how to put their best foot forward to attract, appoint and retain high calibre individuals whilst ensuring processes are effectively and seamlessly managed.
Genuine partnerships have led to Chris successfully concluding every retained search project to date, with many of those individuals remaining in their role for +5 years.
“We pride ourselves on exceeding stakeholder expectations and ensuring the right outcome is reached, rigorously executed properly and fair evaluations provided.
My career has enabled me to introduce countless SMF holders, Operational leaders and experienced individuals across the Risk, Regulatory and Financial Crime sectors to a variety of established and emerging organisations. Many of these firms you will know, and some you will be customers of.
Appointing Serena Joseph, a seasoned Non-Executive Director and board adviser, enables her to support our leadership reviews and provide independent assessments and reporting. Serena is an expert at navigating the SM&CR regime, truly helping and enabling successful SMF application”.
Serena Joseph
A, ACIB | Non-Executive Advisor
SMF: 10, 11, 12 and 13
Serena is a Board Advisor who also works as a SID and Non-Executive Committee Chair with a broad portfolio of firms. Her expertise in Governance, Risk, Culture, Customer and People has been built over 35+ years of helping individuals and businesses successfully navigate the regulatory environment.
With extensive experience in advisory work for SM&CR, Serena provides an additional service to selection and successful transition into role.
Support for applicant firms includes advice on selection, skills assessment, induction, L&D Plans and preparation of their overall “regulatory business case” to the Regulator(s), enabling a smooth process to receiving SMF approvals.
For senior individuals changing roles, taking on different or additional responsibilities within the organisation, or making a first application for approval, Serena offers advice, practical training and guidance on navigating the regulatory interview which can be critical to securing a successful outcome.
Projects & Services
Assess | Commit | Deliver
Executive Search & Retained Engagements
Delivered through an exclusive partnership model, enabling comprehensive market mapping, rigorous assessment, and in‑depth executive interviews.
Ensures a highly considered and credible shortlist aligned to organisational strategy, culture, and where applicable, regulatory expectations.
Suitable for:
Business‑critical and leadership appointments
Regulatory authorised, or accountable roles
Discretion and confidentiality
Guaranteed hire
100% successful completion across 40+ retained search assignments.
Senior Contingent & Team Build
Exclusive partnerships with Executives and functional leaders, building high‑performing leadership teams and future leaders.
Working to agreed timelines, leveraging our established network and market intelligence enables us to introduce thoroughly evaluated and high‑calibre professionals.
Ideal when:
Certainty is required at pace
Multiple hire and scaling is required
Whilst engaging specialist expertise
Interim Consulting & Contract
An exclusive partnership approach to introduce experienced interim leaders and specialist consultants who can deliver immediate impact across transformation, change, transition, cover, or increased workload.
Designed to provide:
Immediate expertise and continuity Flexibility without long‑term commitment
Rapid value delivery at senior and SME levels
Market Mapping & Intelligence
In‑depth research and analysis delivering a clear view of the leadership and talent landscape, including competitor structures, capability availability, and real‑time remuneration insights.
Used to inform:
Workforce and succession planning
Executive remuneration benchmarking
Confident, forward‑looking hiring decisions