Recruitment of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

The role of Chief Compliance Officer is now central to management structures. To meet regulatory requirements, protect reputation, and support growth, Vauban Executive Search conducts targeted recruitment assignments for Chief Compliance Officers for companies and institutions in France and Europe, using a direct, precise, and confidential approach.

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Understanding the role and impact of the Chief Compliance Officer

From compliance to strategy

Beyond controls, the CCO guides governance. It structures mechanisms that secure operations, informs decision-making, and enables projects to be launched while limiting exposure to sanctions. Its actions create a framework of trust, beneficial to both operational teams and external partners.

A bulwark against regulatory risks

Between European standards, supervisory authority expectations, and ESG issues, a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) manages risk mapping, consolidates internal policies, and ensures the adequacy of processes. They arbitrate, raise awareness, and ensure that each subsidiary and business line fulfills its responsibilities without hindering innovation.

A tailored approach to recruiting a CCO

A detailed mapping of markets and organizations

Vauban Executive Search is a human-sized, direct-approach recruitment firm (3 partners, 10 associates) that handles a deliberately limited number of mandates. Our expertise in various sectors and organizations—real estate, investment, finance, renewable energy, and life sciences—enables us to conduct targeted and quickly operational searches for Chief Compliance Officers

A direct approach and a thorough assessment

Each assignment is conducted on a tailor-made basis. We identify rare profiles, assess technical skills (AML/CFT, sanctions, MiFID, Solvency II, GDPR, anti-corruption, governance) and behavioral attributes (political acumen, communication skills, integrity, cross-functional leadership). Structured references, case studies, and career path verification ensure a reliable selection process, consistent with the company culture.

A tailored approach to recruiting a CCO

A detailed mapping of markets and organizations

Vauban Executive Search is a human-sized, direct-approach recruitment firm (3 partners, 10 associates) that handles a deliberately limited number of mandates. Our expertise in various sectors and organizations—real estate, investment, finance, renewable energy, and life sciences—enables us to conduct targeted and quickly operational searches for Chief Compliance Officers

A direct approach and a thorough assessment

Each assignment is conducted on a tailor-made basis. We identify rare profiles, assess technical skills (AML/CFT, sanctions, MiFID, Solvency II, GDPR, anti-corruption, governance) and behavioral attributes (political acumen, communication skills, integrity, cross-functional leadership). Structured references, case studies, and career path verification ensure a reliable selection process, consistent with the company culture.

Support in Paris, France and Europe

Recruiting CCOs in Paris and other major cities

Based in Paris, our CCO recruitment firm works with corporate officers, holding companies, and regulated entities to fill compliance roles. Whether recruiting a CCO in Paris or establishing a group-wide function in the regions, we adapt the scope: local, European, or global responsibilities.

A European reach and cross-border missions

Our executive search assignments for Chief Compliance Officers cover France and other countries, with a multicultural dimension when the role involves interaction with multiple regulators. Vauban Executive Search conducts Chief Compliance Officer recruitment projects in Europe for companies with significant international exposure, in coordination with legal, risk, and audit departments.

Why entrust your mission to Vauban Executive Search?

An alliance of tradition and digital know-how

As long-established headhunters, we combine the legacy of direct approach with mastery of digital tools to reach the right talent pools, including passive candidates. This complementary approach accelerates the search and improves the reliability of the mapping, without sacrificing confidentiality or the quality of communication.

Values ​​at the service of every mandate

Our "House Spirit" is reflected in our perseverance in research, transparency in communication, and efficiency in execution. We prioritize building trusting relationships with a limited number of partners, ensuring attentive support from the initial briefing to the integration of the CCO.

Are you looking to structure or strengthen your compliance department? Let's discuss your Chief Compliance Officer recruitment : finance, banking, insurance, funds, real estate, energy, or life sciences. Our teams help you define the scope of the role, clarify expectations with regard to governance bodies, and attract the right person at the right time. Contact Vauban Executive Search to proceed in complete confidentiality: an initial discussion often helps clarify choices and lay the groundwork for a successful assignment.