Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Compliance Recruitment Services in London
Compliance Professionals has been a trusted name in compliance recruitment since 2003. Our team of specialists brings decades of combined experience in financial services, offering tailored support to both jobseekers and employers. We pride ourselves on understanding the unique challenges faced by professionals and businesses in the compliance sector. Our consultants, with an average of 10 years' industry expertise, provide strategic guidance and access to exclusive opportunities.By maintaining deep relationships across the compliance landscape, we deliver results that align with long-term career goals and organisational needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the testimonials of satisfied candidates and clients who commend our professionalism, responsiveness, and market knowledge. We act not just as recruiters but as trusted advisors, ensuring every placement strengthens both individual careers and business success.
Services
Compliance Recruitment
Financial Crime Recruitment
AML Recruitment
SMF 16/17 Advisory
Regulatory Monitoring
Guideline Coding
Buy Side Compliance
Sell Side Compliance
Fintech Compliance
Internal Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of compliance recruitment expertise
- Our consultants maintain an extensive industry network
- Personalised approach tailored to individual career goals
- Proven track record in placing candidates at all levels
- Dedicated post-placement support for long-term success
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional and responsive
Personalised approach
Proven track record
Dedicated support
Services
Compliance Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for compliance roles across financial services. Our consultants match candidates with positions requiring expertise in regulatory frameworks and risk management. We serve both jobseekers seeking career progression and employers needing skilled compliance professionals. Our market knowledge ensures appropriate cultural and technical fit for long-term success.
Financial Crime Recruitment
Targeted recruitment for financial crime specialists. We connect professionals with expertise in fraud detection, sanctions compliance, and financial investigations with organisations requiring robust anti-crime capabilities. Our candidates possess practical experience in high-pressure environments.
AML Recruitment
Specialist placement for AML professionals. We source candidates with proven track records in transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and compliance programme implementation across banking and financial institutions.
SMF 16/17 Advisory
Expert guidance for senior compliance appointments under FCA SMF framework. We advise financial institutions on recruiting qualified individuals for key regulatory responsibilities, ensuring adherence to conduct and competence standards.
Regulatory Monitoring
Specialist recruitment for regulatory monitoring roles. We place professionals skilled in policy implementation, audit preparation, and regulatory reporting across financial services firms requiring ongoing compliance assurance.
People
Marcus Courtney
Managing Director
With 20 years in compliance recruitment, Marcus leads our strategic direction. His expertise spans compliance and risk management, having joined the firm in 2003 to build our executive search capabilities across financial institutions.
Hannah Tabatabai
Executive Director
Hannah specialises in sell-side compliance recruitment, bringing 17 years' industry experience since joining in 2006. She focuses on connecting mid-level to senior professionals with investment banking and asset management firms across London.
Spencer Evans
Executive Director
Spencer has 15 years' experience in buy-side compliance recruitment. Since joining in 2008, he has developed strong relationships with hedge funds and asset managers, specialising in placing compliance officers and heads of function.
Natalie Eshelby
Executive Director
Natalie leads our sell-side compliance division with 10 years' experience since joining in 2013. Recognised for exceptional candidate support, she specialises in placing professionals in banking and insurance sectors with complex regulatory requirements.
Duncan Jeffery
Principal Consultant
Duncan specialises in buy-side and fintech compliance recruitment. With 4 years at the firm since joining in 2021, he leverages 15 years' industry experience to connect innovative financial technology firms with compliance professionals.
Questions
What compliance recruitment services do you offer?
We specialise in compliance recruitment across financial services, including AML, financial crime, regulatory monitoring, and SMF 16/17 advisory roles at all levels.
How does your recruitment process work?
We begin by understanding your specific requirements through detailed consultation, then leverage our extensive network to identify suitable candidates or opportunities.
Which areas do you cover?
Primarily London with nationwide coverage across the UK financial services sector.
What makes you different from other recruiters?
Our consultants have average 10 years' compliance expertise and maintain deep industry relationships, enabling tailored placements that align with long-term career and business goals.
Can you help with urgent recruitment needs?
Yes, our established network allows rapid identification of qualified professionals for time-sensitive compliance requirements.
Reviews (5)
L. B.
May 12, 2021
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My experience working for Compliance Professionals has been great. I would recommend this agency to friends and family. I believe that Hannah T and Katie H. are an asset of this company. These two ladies have been very helpful in finding new contracts on more than 1 occasion. My questions/ enquiries/ concerns have always been answered in timely manner by Hannah and Katie. I will definitely be using this agency again in the future. Lina B.
Jules Mendonca De Sa
Oct 23, 2020
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I have in the past been approached by many recruitment agencies angling for business but who have been quick to dismiss if one's CV hasn't been successful and have been sceptical ever since. However, in Compliance Professionals, I have felt very much valued through the empathy and support received from Hannah T and Katie H. Hannah has been absolutely brilliant and the result was I managed to get a job just before the Christmas Holidays. I would, without hesitation recommend Compliance Professionals as great people to deal with. Keep up the wonderful work in the New Year 2021 and beyond.
Hubert Szulc
May 08, 2020
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The overall experience with Compliance Professionals has been excellent. They prepared me extremely well for interviews, were very patient with me & kept in constant contact regarding my application that led to my employment. Many Thanks!
Safia Mohiudeen
Dec 23, 2018
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Thank you for the assistance in finding my new compliance positions. It was hassle free and speedy process.
Suela E.
Dec 16, 2017
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One of the worst recruitment agency I came across in 10 years. Commission Hungry with no respect for candidates. Low quality service. I now know why I have never heard of them in 10 years. I was told off when I told them I wasn't available to meetings they have booked before checking my availabilities and then I received a call from one of them blackmailing me of not pursuing if I could not make it to what they decided for me. Who does that? Perhaps time to offer some quality consultancy training to the staff or revisit the methods used. From the first exchange I could feel the lack of professionalism and bad quality.
