Functions
Finance, Risk and Operations Executive Search
Investment organizations depend on strong finance, risk and operations leadership. We recruit chief financial officers, chief risk officers and chief operating officers who bring technical depth and the judgement to advise the CEO and board.
Our perspective
Leaders who keep investment organizations strong and well governed
The right finance, risk or operations leader for an investment organization understands both the numbers and the business that produces them. We look for leaders with the depth the role demands and the credibility to influence decisions at the top table.
What's shaping leadership in this function
- CFOs leading strategy, capital and M&A as well as reporting
- Risk leaders overseeing increasingly complex, multi-asset portfolios
- Operations and data platforms built for private markets
Leadership roles we recruit
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Risk Officer and heads of investment risk
- Chief Operating Officer and heads of investment operations
- Heads of fund accounting, valuation and investor reporting
- Treasurer and heads of financial planning
Who leads your search
Mark RossCEO & Founder
Mark Ross founded Ross & Co after two decades as a senior financial services partner with some of the world's largest executive search practices. He has completed more than 400 searches for asset managers, wealth platforms, institutional investors, banks and insurers.
Industries we serve
Asset and Wealth Management
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Pension Funds and Institutional Investors
Executive search for pension plans and institutional investors in Canada, covering board, investment, finance, risk and operations leadership.
Banking and Insurance
Executive search for banks, insurers and capital markets firms in Canada, covering business heads, investment, finance, risk and distribution leadership.
Real Estate and Infrastructure
Executive search for real estate investment firms, hospitality real estate owners and infrastructure investors in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Which finance, risk and operations roles does Ross & Co recruit for?
Ross & Co recruits chief financial officers, chief risk officers, chief operating officers, heads of investment operations, and heads of fund accounting, valuation and investor reporting.
Which sectors do these searches cover?
Asset and wealth management, pension funds and institutional investors, banking and insurance, and real estate and infrastructure.
Let's talk about your next leader
Every search starts with a confidential conversation with Mark Ross.