Retained Search

Passion for people, passion for professionals

Regulatory bodies such as the PRA, FCA and ECB require a robust attitude towards risk culture and the trend for increasing regulatory scrutiny is set to continue. Thus, the right experts, notably CRO’s and Risk Leaders, are needed to embed a culture and framework that will ensure the right risk decisions are made to support growth and the achievement of business goals.

Hiring the right personnel is therefore critical to the success of your business. We offer a bespoke service, tailored to your needs when considering C-Suite, Executive and Senior hires, that will result in the right hire every time.

Following an initial consultation, together we will create a personalised headhunting strategy that will produce both a longlist and shortlist of the best talent in the market. The lists are compiled using a variety of methods including bespoke, fresh research and recommendations from our enviable network gathered over 30 years. All permutations are explored to ensure all potentially suitable candidates are identified.

Our Hiring Process

1. Agree target Candidate profile and list of target Companies

Prepare Assignment Document for presentation to shortlisted Candidates

2. Identify and contact target Candidates using a variety of research methodologies

Initial discussion with target Candidates to probe background, aspirations and potential fit with and interest in the opportunity

3. Present longlist of prospective Candidates

4. Presentation of shortlisted Candidates with a CV and Interview Report

5. Coordination and management of Client/Candidate interviews

6. Facilitate the feedback process between Client and Candidates

7. Present offer and assist with negotiation if required

8. Maintain regular Candidate contact during the notice period to ensure successful onboarding

9. Month one and three with all parties

Resources and Insights

Salary Guide for Risk and Analytics

A guide to provide a general overview of salary ranges for various analytical positions within Banking, Financial Services and Risk Consulting

Trends in Risk recruitment - 2023

Several trends are likely to shape the risk recruitment landscape in Banking and Financial Services including

Banking vs Fintech Recruitment

Fintech’s are disrupting the traditional banking industry with innovative products, services, and customer experiences.

Testimonials

I have worked closely with Adway for nearly 10 years to fill a wide range of permanent and contract roles for a highly specialised technical Modelling team. Adway have been able to build this strong working relationship by establishing trust both in terms of their delivery and also in how they go about their business with the following areas key to this:

• Attention to detail and needs – always take the time at the start of an engagement to understand the requirements for the individual role and what I am looking for. This means they rarely promote candidates that are not appropriate for consideration which has built my confidence in using them over the years.

• Honesty – if market conditions are such that there are a lack of suitable candidates around they will be completely up-front about this and not try and promote or reach for other candidates.

• End to End Management – Adway’s work goes beyond candidate identification and interview set-up. They show great care and attention to candidates during the offer process and in the run up to them starting which makes the on-boarding process much more successful.

I have worked with Adway as both a hiring manager and a candidate and it has been a pleasure throughout. Justine and her team consistently hit the mark when it comes to proposing candidates. Hiring for a specialist area such as Risk, it can be a challenge for recruiters to interpret the needs of the client, but Adway have the knowledge and the experience to be able to interpret complex requirements and deliver high quality candidates. From the candidate side it's clear that they take the time to understand the strengths and goals of their candidates, leading to a really positive experience and increasing the likelihood of a good offer.

I have worked with Justine/Adway Associates for over 20 years and value her integrity, trustworthiness and knowledge and so wholeheartedly recommend her. She has a great understanding of the skillsets and experience that are required of people working across the various risk disciplines and so always puts forward strong and credible candidates that fit within agreed budgets.