Industries
Banking and Insurance Executive Search
Banks, insurers and capital markets firms are among the largest asset gatherers and investors in the market. We recruit the business heads and the investment, finance, risk, operations and distribution leaders who keep these institutions strong.
Our perspective
Leaders with the judgement to grow a franchise and the discipline to protect it
Banking searches often involve regulated roles, large teams and decisions with real financial exposure. We assess for judgement and integrity as carefully as track record, and every approach is made with discretion. A client's identity is shared with candidates only when the client agrees.
What's shaping leadership in this sector
- Banks and insurers building out wealth and asset management businesses
- Regulatory and capital expectations that shape every leadership role
- Digital transformation of client channels, operations and risk
- Competition for talent in a concentrated Canadian market
Leadership roles we recruit
- Business and division heads
- Chief Investment Officer and insurance investment leadership
- Chief Financial Officer and finance leadership
- Chief Risk Officer and risk leadership
- Heads of distribution and client relationships
Organizations we partner with
- Banks and their wealth, asset management and capital markets divisions
- Life insurers and their investment and wealth businesses
- Investment dealers and capital markets firms
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.
Functions we recruit across
Board and CEO Leadership
Executive search for CEOs, presidents and board directors at asset managers, institutional investors, banks and insurers, from Ross & Co.
Investment Leadership
Executive search for chief investment officers, portfolio managers and sector analysts at asset managers, pension plans and institutional investors.
Finance, Risk and Operations
Executive search for CFOs, chief risk officers and operations leaders at asset managers, pension plans, banks and insurers in Canada.
Distribution and Client Leadership
Executive search for heads of distribution, institutional sales and client relationships at asset managers and wealth platforms in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Which banking and insurance roles does Ross & Co recruit for?
Ross & Co recruits business and division heads, chief investment officers, chief financial officers, chief risk officers and heads of distribution for banks, insurers and capital markets firms.
How does Ross & Co keep a search confidential?
Searches are run discreetly, with the client's identity shared with candidates only when appropriate and with the client's agreement.
Let's talk about your next leader
Every search starts with a confidential conversation with Mark Ross.