Finance Recruitment

Executive Search and Headhunting in Finance

Recruit Mogul is a specialist in executive search, headhunting, and talent acquisition for the finance industry. We partner with financial institutions, investment firms, fintech companies, and corporate finance teams to recruit high-impact leaders who drive profitability, compliance, and strategic direction.

In a sector where accuracy, agility, and integrity are non-negotiable, we help you secure the executives who lead with vision and deliver measurable outcomes.

Strategic Talent Acquisition for Financial Leadership

The finance industry is fast-moving and regulation-heavy, demanding leadership that balances commercial insight with operational discipline. At Recruit Mogul, we work with organisations across investment management, banking, corporate finance, private equity, insurance, and fintech.

We specialise in recruiting for finance-focused C-suite, board-level, and senior leadership roles including:

C-Suite and Board-Level Finance Positions:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Finance Director
Group Treasurer
Non-Executive Director (NED)

Senior Functional and Strategic Finance Roles:

Head of Finance
Director of FP&A
Head of Internal Audit
Compliance Director
Group Financial Controller
M&A Director
Regulatory Reporting Lead
Director of Risk and Governance

Our in-depth market knowledge ensures we match the right leaders to the right businesses, individuals who understand financial controls, drive operational improvements, and lead strategic financial planning.

Transparent Fees, No Surprises

At Recruit Mogul, we offer a flat 20% fee based on the candidate’s starting annual salary. This rate includes the full end-to-end process, from briefing, search and headhunting, to candidate vetting, interviews, and offer negotiation.

We do not apply hidden costs or tiered pricing. You get the benefit of expert executive recruitment services delivered by consultants who understand finance and are focused on long-term value.

Executive Search for Board-Level Finance Talent

Finance leadership requires more than just technical skill. Today’s executives must be able to manage risk, interpret markets, lead transformation, and satisfy demanding stakeholders.

Our executive search service is designed to identify and attract high-performing senior professionals who combine financial acumen with strategic foresight and cultural fit.

Each search includes:

Role scoping and success profiling with your leadership team
Market mapping and competitor benchmarking
Discreet, direct outreach to passive senior talent
Assessment of technical qualifications, leadership experience, and regulatory understanding
Delivery of qualified shortlists with actionable insights

Whether you’re seeking a CFO to guide financial strategy or a Risk Director to strengthen governance frameworks, we ensure every search is focused, structured, and results-driven.

Targeted Headhunting for Financial Executives

For hard-to-fill or time-sensitive roles, our headhunting service delivers access to senior professionals who may not be actively searching but are open to the right opportunity.

Our consultants approach leaders in roles such as:

Head of Treasury
Director of Risk and Compliance
Senior Investment Manager
Finance Transformation Lead
Group Reporting Head
Audit and Controls Director

Each candidate we contact is approached with care and professionalism. We represent your brand accurately, maintain confidentiality, and engage only those with the right profile and intent.

Talent Acquisition for Scalable Financial Teams

Growth in finance is built on the strength of your leadership pipeline. Our talent acquisition strategies are designed to help you scale with confidence, ensuring your finance function has the depth, diversity, and direction to succeed.

We support organisations during key phases such as digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, restructures, and geographic expansion. Our consultative approach includes:

Succession planning for finance leadership
Multi-role hiring for growing finance teams
Salary benchmarking for executive finance roles
Diversity and inclusion in board-level hiring
Employer branding for senior finance talent

We help you attract the leaders of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

Why Recruit Mogul?

Finance firms trust Recruit Mogul for our specialist expertise, disciplined search process, and deep understanding of the sector’s leadership demands. We bring precision, discretion, and insight to every engagement.

Clients value us for:

Market credibility and access to senior finance talent
A tailored, intelligence-driven approach to each search
Clear communication and end-to-end support
A commitment to long-term performance, not just short-term placements

We don’t deliver a stack of CVs. We deliver leadership solutions that strengthen financial resilience and performance.

Get Started with Recruit Mogul

If you’re hiring for a CFO, Risk Director, or any senior finance role, Recruit Mogul can help you find the talent to lead with confidence.

Our executive search, headhunting, and talent acquisition services are tailored to finance, and built to deliver.