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Dedicated Virtual Compliance Officer Talent Solutions

Navigate complex regulatory environments with specialized virtual compliance officer solutions tailored to your operational structure. Ikon Search connects investment banks, registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, and financial institutions with vetted compliance leaders for interim, contract, or full-time engagements, ensuring proactive oversight, rigorous policy enforcement, and regulatory readiness without expanding permanent overhead.

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Our Virtual Compliance Officer Services

Specialized recruitment solutions delivering seasoned compliance leadership tailored to evolving regulatory obligations across diverse financial institutions.

Interim Chief Compliance Officer

Secure experienced interim CCOs to guide registered investment advisers through SEC examinations, leadership transitions, cloud platform governance, and policy implementations.

Head of Compliance

Appoint veteran compliance heads to establish enterprise compliance programs, monitor statutory requirements, and advise executive leadership on mitigation frameworks.

Director of Compliance Advisory

Deploy senior advisory talent providing guidance across fixed income products, institutional trading, internal governance, and complex multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks.

Broker Dealer Compliance Officer

Place dedicated officers specializing in FINRA and SEC oversight, audit coordination, supervisory controls, and routine branch office inspections.

Compliance Monitoring and Testing

Engage testing leaders skilled in auditing controls, conducting branch inspections, and executing comprehensive remediation programs for regulated firms.

Risk and Compliance Manager

Integrate managers experienced in operational risk, enterprise risk management frameworks, internal reporting, and ongoing regulatory surveillance workflows.

Tailored Compliance Solutions

Strategic Compliance Leadership on Demand

Securing agile governance is critical in today's shifting regulatory climate. Our virtual compliance officer placements deliver immediate expertise across SEC and FINRA frameworks, audits, and internal controls. Whether addressing leadership vacancies, routine examinations, or scaling operations, Ikon Search pairs your firm with proven regulatory specialists capable of protecting your operations from day one.

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Trusted By Industry Leaders

Proven Search Engagements

Supporting leading financial institutions, advisory firms, and funds with high-impact compliance placements.

"We are thrilled with the exceptional executive assistant placement we received through Ikon Search. The candidate they recommended for our private equity firm has exceeded all expectations. In a fast-paced, high-pressure environment like private equity, finding someone who can not only support our senior leadership team but also anticipate needs..."

Private Equity Firm

"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?

Dedicated recruitment expertise delivering vetted governance professionals to protect your business.

Executive Search Heritage

Led by founders bringing 25+ years of executive search experience in specialized sectors.

Rapid Shortlist Delivery

Efficient recruitment processes typically delivering qualified candidate profiles within two to three days.

Flexible Hiring Models

Providing tailored options including retained search, permanent direct hire, contract, and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Rigorous Candidate Vetting

Comprehensive evaluation involving thorough interviews, technical assessments, and professional reference verification.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Dedicated recruitment partners delivering tailored governance and compliance talent solutions.

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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 does a compliance manager do?

A compliance manager oversees an organization's adherence to regulatory standards, industry requirements, and internal corporate policies. They design and execute compliance programs, monitor transactions, coordinate supervisory controls, lead internal risk assessments, and prepare mandatory filings. Additionally, they train personnel on regulatory expectations and serve as key contacts during regulatory audits and compliance examinations.

What is a virtual compliance officer?

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Have Questions About Compliance Staffing?

Speak with our specialized search consultants to design a staffing plan that meets your regulatory requirements.

Certified Excellence

Awards and Recognition

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Executive Search Standards

Adhering to rigorous recruitment practices certified.

Risk and Governance Vetting Trust Badge

Risk and Governance Vetting

High-caliber compliance talent screening certified.

Candidate Quality Assurance Trust Badge

Candidate Quality Assurance

Thorough reference and technical evaluations certified.

Connect With an Executive Search Consultant

Submit your hiring requirements and our specialized Risk & Compliance team will contact you to discuss qualified candidates.

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.