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Operational Risk Recruitment & Staffing Services

Secure exceptional operational risk leadership and specialized talent to safeguard your organization against operational, governance, and control vulnerabilities. We deliver vetted operational risk analysts, managers, and executive leaders across banking, private equity, and financial services, presenting qualified candidates within two to three days through rigorous technical assessments and industry-aligned evaluation.

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Our Operational Risk Services

Tailored staffing and executive search solutions designed to strengthen operational risk frameworks across financial institutions and enterprises.

SVP Operational Risk

Recruiting executive leaders with deep experience in enterprise risk controls, risk control self-assessments, governance frameworks, and operational resilience management.

Risk & Compliance Recruitment

Comprehensive staffing across core governance functions, placing professionals to elevate corporate governance and internal controls across diverse corporate environments.

Head of Risk Management

Executive search for senior risk leaders to direct enterprise-wide risk strategy, regulatory alignment, board reporting, and comprehensive risk mitigation programs.

Director, Enterprise Risk

Connecting organizations with directors experienced in developing enterprise risk management frameworks, information resilience, business continuity, and risk governance.

Risk & Compliance Manager

Sourcing mid-level leaders proficient in operational risk oversight, compliance procedures, control testing, and cross-functional risk project management.

Model Risk Analyst

Placing technical risk analysts skilled in model risk governance, model validation, risk analytics, and production audit standards.

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Our Proven Four-Step Staffing Methodology

Needs Assessment & Consultation

We conduct an in-depth consultation to understand your specific operational risk structure, corporate culture, control frameworks, and long-term hiring objectives.

Targeted Sourcing & Mapping

Rigorous Candidate Vetting

Candidate Shortlist Presentation

Proven Placement Record

Client Partnerships

Trusted by investment banks, advisory firms, and financial institutions to secure essential operational risk talent.

"Ikon Search filled a highly critical PR Director position at a hedge fund HQ in NY. We were to demonstrate our expertise in the financial services sector and a deep understanding of the unique skill set required for the role. We ensured that each candidate was not only highly qualified..."

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The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

We combine deep industry knowledge with swift, precision-focused recruitment execution.

Rapid Delivery

Presenting fully qualified, rigorously vetted candidate shortlists typically within two to three business days.

Executive Experience

Founded and operated by search leaders bringing over twenty-five years of collective recruitment experience.

Flexible Engagements

Offering tailored search models including retained search, permanent direct hire, contract, and temp-to-hire solutions.

Vetted Quality

Pairing technical assessments and detailed reference checks to ensure exceptional operational risk capability.

Leadership Behind Your Search

Dedicated recruitment specialists focused on operational risk and corporate governance.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What roles are covered under operational risk recruitment?

Our recruitment covers the entire operational risk hierarchy. This includes Chief Risk Officers, SVPs of Operational Risk, Directors of Enterprise Risk, Heads of Risk Management, Risk and Compliance Managers, Risk Analysts, and Model Risk Analysts. We tailor our sourcing parameters to the unique governance and control requirements of each institution.

How quickly can I expect to receive candidate shortlists?

What hiring models does Ikon Search provide for risk teams?

How does your team evaluate operational risk professionals?

What types of institutions do you support with risk staffing?

Can Ikon Search assist with contract or interim risk coverage?

Can you support bulk hiring for scaling risk departments?

How do we initiate an operational risk search engagement?

Ready to Strengthen Your Risk Team?

Speak with our specialized search consultants to discuss your hiring requirements.

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Awards and Recognition

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Executive Search Excellence

Recognized leadership across corporate governance recruitment.

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Financial Services Focus

Specialized staffing for banks, funds, and financial institutions.

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Vetted Talent Standard

Rigorous vetting protocol across all professional placements.

Connect with Our Operational Risk Search Team

Contact our recruitment consultants to discuss your hiring needs, role profiles, and engagement preferences.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.