Financial Services Finance, Compliance & Operations Recruitment Specialists
Fram Search specialises in recruiting for key corporate functions within financial services, focusing on finance, compliance, and operations roles across the UK. Our proven track record with small and mid-sized financial services firms means we’re well-placed to recruit for roles from early-career professionals to heads of finance, operations, and compliance, where the right hire can make a significant difference.
Trusted Finance, Compliance & Operations Recruiters
Our success in financial services recruitment stems from our founder’s background in corporate functions recruitment at leading London firms. This deep expertise, combined with our “one firm” culture, brings the entire team’s knowledge to each assignment, ensuring candidates align both technically and culturally. Our extensive networks and structured process enable us to attract and screen top talent for boutiques and SMEs, offering a personalised service and bespoke consultation.
Focused Expertise for SMEs
Fram’s expertise lies in supporting boutiques and firms with up to 250 employees across the UK, securing candidates with flexible, cross-functional skills needed for finance, compliance, and operations roles within financial services. From finance directors to heads of compliance and operations leaders, we place professionals who drive growth and align with client goals.
High-Impact Corporate Functions Recruitment
We understand that finance, operations, and compliance professionals are critical to business success in financial services. Our team works with management to understand each firm’s needs and growth plans, providing guidance and a hiring roadmap. We focus on individual roles where we can add measurable value, ensuring that our clients make hires that support long-term success.
Case studies & testimonials
Finance & Accounting:
Finance Director/CFO
Financial Controller
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Fund Accountant
Operations:
Head of Operations/COO
Team Managers
Associates
Legal & Compliance:
General Counsel
In-house Counsel
Head of Compliance
Compliance Director
Compliance Manager
Training & Competency
Financial Crime/AML
Contact Fram – Your Financial Services Recruitment Partner
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Fram's contingent success rate is nearly three times the industry average - here are some reasons why:
Proactive service
We use a robust process, which includes using headhunting techniques on all assignments
Industry expertise
Our multi-functional practices are staffed by specialists with deep understanding of your market and function
Candidate screening
We screen all our candidates, and will not waste your time with irrelevant CVs. We understand that your time is precious.
Outstanding networks
Strong networks and a comprehensive database, including passive talent. We don't buy data or use CV databases
Collaborative culture
Uniquely, our consultants are not set up to compete, but work together to provide the best possible services for our clients