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Compliance Recruitment

The Market Leader in Senior Compliance Appointments

Rutherford, a distinguished regulatory compliance recruitment firm, has built an extensive track record in recruiting compliance professionals in New York and across the US. For over a decade, our expert market knowledge in recruiting compliance professionals has enabled us to build a vast and carefully curated network of regulatory talent within financial and professional services, solidifying along the way our position as one of the US's leading compliance headhunters. 

Compliance is the departmental embodiment of an organisation's moral compass. It is tasked with protecting a business and its stakeholders, both internally and externally. This regulatory leader must internalise conflicts and exercise supreme judgement in balancing the need to allow its business to flourish in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, whilst avoiding the potentially devastating consequences of non-compliance.

Find Compliance Jobs in the US

Whether you are a seasoned regulatory compliance associate or a graduate interested in joining the industry, our team of compliance headhunters will make sure to bring you the best regulatory compliance and legal compliance jobs available in New York. We work with some of the most esteemed financial and professional service businesses in the world, allowing you to heighten your career and take on new challenges.

​See here Rutherford's live regulatory compliance jobs and legal compliance jobs in the US and prepare yourself for your next career move.


Chief Compliance Officer
​The Chief Compliance Officer will be leading the compliance function by overseeing the management of the firm’s compliance and governance frameworks across their business lines.
Head of Compliance
​The Head of Compliance is responsible for ensuring a business has effective systems, procedures and controls for compliance with requirements and standards under the regulatory system, including risk management, governance, Anti-Money Laundering and Data Protection.
Compliance Manager
Compliance Officer
Compliance Associate
Compliance Analyst

Our Regulatory Recruitment Services

At Rutherford, we take the time to truly grasp the needs of the client and the background, skills, personality and motivators of the candidate to find a readymade cultural fit. We offer best-in-class compliance recruitment services to our clients, whether they take the form of retained search or contingent recruitment

No matter what option you may choose, our established compliance headhunters will identify the top specialists in the sector thanks to their deep market knowledge and extensive network in the industry.

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Retained Search

An approach to secure top compliance professionals within financial services. Candidates are rising stars - the best in the game - and are usually considered passive on the market.

​Contingent Search

A recruitment service which allows you to gain access to Rutherford's sizeable network and candidates database through quick delivery. Ideal for short-term compliance recruitment needs.

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What Is Regulatory Compliance?

Regulatory compliance is when a firm follows state, federal, and international laws and regulations appropriate to its operations. The requirements and regulations will vary, depending on the industry and type of business.

What Is the Importance of Compliance in Financial Services?

Compliance is the departmental embodiment of an organization's moral compass. It is tasked with protecting a business and its stakeholders, both internally and externally.

What Does a Compliance Professional Do?

Regulatory compliance associateswill have to internalize conflicts and exercise supreme judgment in balancing the need to allow their business to flourish in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, whilst avoiding the potentially devastating consequences of non-compliance.

Why Is Regulatory Recruitment Important?

The regulatory compliance sector is one that is constantly evolving, making it a very interesting field to work in. Every year, new regulations and rules are introduced, meaning compliance professionals must always be on top of the ever-changing sector to properly assess how any regulatory update can affect a business and its activities.

Requirements for regulatory compliance associates/officers and other types of professionals in the industry are becoming more robust to match the fast pace of the sector, meaning it can be challenging for a firm to keep ahead of its regulatory compliance recruitment efforts.

Since compliance professionals require a set of niche skills, it is much easier to trust specialist compliance headhunters with talent acquisition efforts.

Why are Compliance Jobs in The US Booming?

The financial services industry is ever-evolving, with traditional practices being constantly challenged and disrupted to better serve the end customer, recruiting compliance professionals has become a necessity. 

We have seen in the last decade an increasing number of start-ups and fintechs introducing new types of services to personal and professional consumers. 

Regulatory compliance jobs have been booming in recent years, as well as legal compliance jobs. Because of this increased action in the space and the introduction of new players in the financial services world: these firms need to be regulated in order to protect customers' assets.

Is It a Good Time to Contact a Compliance Headhunter in New York?

Now is the perfect time to get into compliance: we expect the sector to continue its growth trajectory as the financial services industry will continuously introduce new players and regulations. If you are interested in making a move in the field, contact our specialist compliance headhunters or see Rutherford's US regulatorycompliance jobs.

Work With One of The Leading Compliance Legal Staffing Agencies in The US

Find your next hire with one of the US' leading risk and compliance staffing agencies. Rutherford truly understands the seriousness of all Compliance hires, both from a technical and cultural standpoint: that is why we are known as regulatory compliance staffing specialists. We know that deep market knowledge, relationships and networks are all vital to recognising that elusive fit when we see it.

Why Trust Rutherford for Your Regulatory Compliance Staffing Needs?

For over a decade, our compliance headhunters have built an extensive track record in compliance search placements, both in the United States and in the United Kingdom.

Whether you are looking to appoint a Chief Compliance Officer or a Compliance Assistant, get in touch with our team to learn more about our compliance recruitment services. Discover how our compliance staffing agency can help you with your upcoming executive search.

At the moment, we offer Contingent Search and Retained Search services: discover below which option is better suited for your regulatory compliance recruitment needs.

Are There Many Compliance Jobs in the Finance Sector?

The amalgamation of changed consumer habits and increased financial products offering has led to the introduction of new regulations to better protect the population. Financial services firms have therefore expressed the need to increase their recruiting of compliance professionals, as they help businesses navigate through a constantly changing regulatory landscape.


Need Help Finding a Compliance Role in The US?

Contact our specialists US recruiting compliance headhuntersor see Rutherford's US regulatorycompliance jobs.

94%

of permanent placements made in the last two years are still in position

89

of our searches have been exclusive or retained in 2020

91

success rate on exclusive mandates in 2020

57%

of our placements in 2020 were from a diverse background

Compliance Consultants

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Jonathan Skerrett

Director

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Jackson Baker

Head of US

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Tevia Kretzmer

Consultant

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Liam Lynch

Researcher, Legal & Compliance

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $130,000

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Compliance Analyst

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Senior Compliance Officer

Hong Kong

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Analyst

New York

$100,000 - $140,000

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Senior Compliance Officer

Hong Kong S.A.R

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Compliance Officer

New York

$160,000 - $220,000

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Chief Compliance Officer

Chicago

$175,000 - $225,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$90,000 - $140,000

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Senior Compliance Officer

Hong Kong S.A.R

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Compliance Analyst

New York

$100,000 - $140,000

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Head of Compliance

New York

$150,000 - $200,000

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Vice President, Compliance

New York

$200,000 - $220,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$90,000 - $140,000

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Chief Compliance Officer

Chicago

$175,000 - $225,000

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Chief Compliance Officer

Boston

$175,000 - $225,000

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Compliance Officer

New York

$160,000 - $220,000

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Head of Compliance

New York

$150,000 - $250,000

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Vice President, Compliance

New York

$200,000 - $220,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$90,000 - $140,000

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Chief Compliance Officer

Boston

$175,000 - $225,000

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Compliance

Chief Compliance Officer

Chicago

$175,000 - $225,000

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Compliance Officer

New York

$160,000 - $220,000

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Compliance

Vice President, Compliance

New York

$200,000 - $220,000

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Compliance

Head of Compliance

New York

$150,000 - $250,000

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Compliance Officer

San Francisco

$160,000 - $190,000

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Compliance Officer

New York

$160,000 - $190,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000 (DOE)

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Compliance Associate

New York

$95,000 - $115,000

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Compliance Associate

Stamford

$90,000 - $140,000

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Compliance Officer

New York

$160,000 - $220,000

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Associate Compliance Manager

Greenwich

$90,000 - $120,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$95,000 - $115,000

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Compliance

Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Officer

New York

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Compliance Officer

San Francisco County

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Compliance Associate

Los Angeles

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Compliance Associate

New York

$95,000 - $110,000

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Surveillance Associate

Connecticut

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Associate Compliance Manager

Greenwich

$90,000 - $120,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Officer

New York

$220,000 - $275,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$100,000 - $160,000

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Compliance Associate

New York

$95,000 - $115,000

I have worked with Rutherford on a number of compliance and legal searches over the years.


They have consistently helped recruit top quality individuals into the firms I have worked for. Their knowledge of the market is fantastic and, importantly, they spend time getting to know the vacancy and the firm to ensure that they put forward the right candidates.


Highly recommend their compliance recruitment firm.

COO, TT International

​There aren't enough words to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to Rutherford for their assistance in helping me land an amazing role at a phenomenal private equity firm.


Rutherford's Compliance recruitment consultants were friendly, proactive, encouraging, and extremely helpful in guiding me through the recruitment process. I never once chased them and was consistently on the receiving end of calls, getting regular updates on the progress made. They kept an open and honest line of communication and spent a considerable amount of time prepping me at each stage of the process.


Their technical knowledge coupled with their down-to-earth personality makes Rutherford undoubtedly an amazing choice of a compliance recruitment firm if you're considering a career move in the legal or compliance sectors.

Compliance Associate, Leading European Private Equity Firm

​During the time I have known Rutherford, their compliance recruitment team have shown a combination of efficiency, consistency and a frankness which is rarely found amongst their competitors. I have been consistently impressed by my compliance headhunter's attitude whenever we have interacted. He was very encouraging and patient, just a genuinely nice person too. Would highly recommend him and Rutherford, and will be eternally grateful to them for helping me secure a role at my dream firm.

Compliance Director, Generation Investment Management

Rutherford's compliance recruitment team knows the market extremely well. They know all the players in the space and can speak to each's professional history and personality. They are very open and honest when communicating roles as well as any feedback a firm has after reviewing your resume or an interview. They always make a case for their clients and are extremely thoughtful in the roles they put you up for. Without them, I wouldn't have been able to move to London! I would recommend them to any colleague or friends in the Compliance space.

Vice President - Compliance, SoftBank Investment Advisers

​Working with Rutherford was an absolute pleasure, helping me secure my new position. They were very responsive and gave a lot of support throughout each stage of the recruitment process.


I would definitely recommend their compliance recruiters to those seeking a professional move!

Compliance Professional, Lansdowne Partners

I approached Rutherford in September 2020 looking for a new role and they couldn't have been more attentive. They kept me updated, ensured clear communication through the process - from introduction to offer - and ensured I moved to the best opportunity. The team is highly attentive and hard working.

Control Room Analyst, Citadel

​We have worked with Rutherford Search on a number of occasions to find candidates for regulatory/compliance positions and I’ve always found their London compliance recruitment team to be professional and helpful. They’ve done a great job of helping us find the best possible candidates and we have always been very pleased with the service offered.


Their compliance recruiters is proactive and reliable, invested in understanding and meeting our needs as a client and, most importantly, they are able to find and suggest great candidates which meet our specific briefs. The quality of service and candidates that we have received has always been high and this is indicative of Rutherford’s well-deserved reputation in the market.

Global Head of Compliance & Regulatory, FTSE 250 Asset Manager

​Rutherford recently placed me into my future role. At all stages of the recruitment process, they has been extremely positive, has provided excellent guidance with regards to interview preparation, and ensured I was kept up to date with news from the company throughout the selection process, providing timely feedback after the end of each stage. They have been an absolute joy to work with, and if you are looking for a new Compliance role, I can’t recommend them enough!

Financial Crime Manager

Having worked in the interim MLRO/Financial Crime market for more than 10 years, I have worked with a number of recruiters and sourcing agencies. However, amongst them I found Rutherford to be more professional than most I have encountered.

I have no hesitation in recommending associates to contact them if they are looking to recruit, as I am at times when in an interim role, or if they are looking for AML or other financial crime roles in the financial services sector.

Interim MLRO, DNB

​Having made two excellent Compliance hires for our firm in London, Rutherford will be my go-to recruitment partner in the future. They fully understood our briefs and the culture they were recruiting for, which made the process efficient and transparent. My candidates were also happy with their interactions with the team, which were professional yet friendly. It was a pleasure working with them, and they would be the first firm I would recommend to others embarking on a recruitment process.

Chief Legal Officer, Eton Park International LLP

​Rutherford was instrumental in assisting Liquidnet Europe Limited in our search for a Head of Regulatory Compliance and Legal Affairs. They presented a selection of candidates with a range of experience. Each CV was a match to our requirements and to our cultural fit. This was no small feat considering the hybrid legal and compliance profile we were seeking. In the end, each area of our spec was met and the incumbent in the role is settling in nicely.

Subsequent to this search, Rutherford has also placed a contract surveillance person - again, superb match of skills to spec. The Rutherford team is personable, responsive and I highly recommend their services.

Head of HR - Global Talent Engagement, Liquidnet Europe Limited

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