The financial services industry faces increasing demands for transparency, growing regulatory risk, as well as fierce competition from traditional and fintech providers. As a result, effective legal and compliance leadership is critical for optimizing business strategies and sustaining growth under scrutiny.
BarkerGilmore is the premier executive search firm for financial services companies. Our Executive Search Consultants help clients attract and retain top in-house legal and compliance talent to avoid risks, manage complex regulations, capture emerging opportunities, and drive long-term success.
Legal Executive Search and Leadership Development for the Most Respected Financial Services Companies
BarkerGilmore places and coaches the full range of in-house legal and compliance talent with subject matter expertise and backgrounds covering Corporate, Compliance, Environmental, Finance, Healthcare, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Regulatory disciplines.
Covering a Broad Range of Financial Services Categories
- Broker-Dealer
- Commercial and Retail Banking
- Cryptocurrency
- Fintech
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- Investment Management
- Mortgage Origination and Servicing
- Private Equity
- Real Estate/REITs
- Venture Capital
- Wealth Management
- Merchant Banking
Why Financial Services Companies Partner with BarkerGilmore
When evaluating recruitment agencies, financial services firms need to consider what differentiates a legal headhunter from a true executive search partner.
BarkerGilmore’s value proposition is based on:
Industry Connections – 20 years of relationship-building in the financial services industry provides insights and access to engage and recruit the best available legal and compliance talent.
Institutional Agility – Our right-sized organization ensures our role as a trusted advisor; combining personal accountability with ongoing communication, and delivering beneficial outcomes.
Strategic Thinking – We don’t simply put “butts in seats.” We dig deeper than resume credentials. We combine recruitment with leadership training to ensure candidate success. We consistently deliver on diversity goals.
Professional Focus – Our understanding of the complexities and nuances of the in-house legal and compliance disciplines enables us to add value far beyond jack-of-all-trade competitors.
Integrated In-House Talent Acquisition and Leadership Development
Our integrated approach combines senior-level executive search with strategic leadership development support, ensuring your team’s immediate and long-term success.
Executive Search for In-House Legal and Compliance Talent
Our executive search professionals possess a first-hand understanding of the challenges and issues facing the financial services sectors. This expertise enables them to:
- Provide insights and tested solutions for recruiting and retaining the best legal and compliance talent
- Identify candidates who not only have the right skills but also align with your organization’s culture and goals
- Offer a broad range of strategies to navigate the competitive landscape of recruitment for financial services companies
Our Executive Search Performance
Leadership Development for Legal and Compliance Executives
Our strategic advisors and coaches are former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers with decades of experience advising executives and boards at some of the nation’s largest and most respected financial services companies. By partnering with BarkerGilmore, you gain:
- Access to industry veterans who have “sat in the seat” and understand what takes to be an effective leader
- Customized executive coaching programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of your senior legal and compliance professionals and the teams they lead
- Insights and proven best practices that accelerate the onboarding process and ensure the long-term return of your investment in a new hire
Our Leadership Development Team’s Credentials
Connect with BarkerGilmore’s Financial Services Team
Start your search for top talent today
We will respond quickly to your inquiry, and are prepared to assist your request for executive search or coaching immediately. If you are seeking a career advancement opportunity, we will forward your information to the appropriate search consultant, who will contact regarding any appropriate openings.
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