Risk & Compliance Hiring Specialists
Risk Management Recruiter for Banks and Fintech
Wayoh finds enterprise risk, governance and financial crime talent for regulated employers. Permanent, interim and executive search, nationwide.
- 500+ professionals placed across regulated industries
- Enterprise risk, governance and compliance leaders
- Permanent, interim or confidential executive search
3 years in financial services staffing. 500+ placements across regulated industries.
Tell us about your risk hire
Share the role and market. We will come back with a plan and candidate options.
Why employers use Wayoh for risk hiring
We know regulated hiring
Our focus is compliance, risk and legal. We understand AML, KYC, sanctions, BSA and governance work.
Real relationships, not a database
Our human-first model is built on genuine relationships, so you meet people other searches miss.
Proven track record
500+ professionals placed across banking, fintech and healthtech in 3 years of financial services staffing.
Permanent or interim
Hire for the long term, cover a gap with a vetted consultant, or convert a contractor later.
Discreet executive search
Quiet outreach and structured updates for CRO, BSA Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel searches.
Coverage in major US markets
Nationwide reach with focus on New York, California, Florida, Texas and Chicago.
Risk management roles we recruit
Wayoh supports banking firms, fintech companies and healthtech teams that need qualified risk professionals. We work across permanent, interim and leadership searches, combining deep banking market knowledge with real candidate relationships and consultative search support.
Every interim consultant is vetted with references and background checks, and we stay engaged weekly so assignments stay on track. For permanent searches we reach both active and passive candidates through targeted outreach.
- Enterprise risk and governance roles
- Financial crime-adjacent roles: AML, KYC and sanctions
- Regulatory compliance and trade compliance
- Audit, controls and modernization programs
- Legal and General Counsel hires
- BSA Officer and Chief Compliance Officer searches
- Risk-side hires for payments, lending, crypto and digital banking
- HIPAA, data privacy and healthcare regulatory compliance
A track record in regulated hiring
“Matt demonstrates an excellent understanding of the Compliance market. I would highly recommend Matt to any senior level professional either looking to change job or to bring in staff to join their team.”
“Matt is a great leader and always finds the right candidate for top executive positions. I highly recommend Matt and his team.”
“In my efforts to staff numerous departments en masse at the same time, working with Matt was an incredible boon in meeting our time-to-fill for our positions. He is extremely professional and will always work with you whether it's shifting needs and timetables, candidate expectancy, or specific qualifications for new hires.”
What happens after you send the form
Intake call
We talk through the role, the regulatory scope, the market and what a strong hire looks like for your team.
Targeted search
We run focused outreach to active and passive risk professionals in our network and present a shortlist.
Interviews to offer
We coordinate interviews, share feedback and stay with you through offer and onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
What risk roles do you fill?
Enterprise risk, governance, compliance, legal and financial crime-adjacent roles, plus audit and regulatory compliance. We also run executive searches for BSA Officers, Chief Compliance Officers and General Counsel.
Do you handle executive search for risk leadership?
Yes. Our executive search service uses discreet outreach and structured communication for senior and leadership-level roles, keeping stakeholders informed while protecting confidentiality.
Can you help with an interim risk hire?
Yes. We place interim and project-based professionals for headcount gaps, audits, transformation work and compliance projects. Consultants are vetted with references and background checks, and we offer transparent conversion terms if you want to hire them permanently.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the role, level and hiring model. Employers with multiple openings can get discounted rates for volume hiring. Send us the details and we will confirm terms.
Where do you recruit?
Across the United States, with concentration in New York, California (San Francisco and San Diego), Florida, Texas and Chicago. We place candidates in the US only.
What industries do you serve?
Banking, fintech and healthtech. That includes commercial, consumer, regional and investment banks, credit unions, Seed to Series C fintechs and digital health companies.
Need a risk management recruiter who knows your regulators?
Tell us the role, the level and the market. We will map the talent and bring you candidates worth meeting.
- 500+ professionals placed across regulated industries
- Enterprise risk, governance and compliance leaders
- Permanent, interim or confidential executive search