Financial Services Headhunter
Banking and fintech executive search specialists placing CFOs, CROs, and COOs across financial services
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Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
Financial Services Executive Search Specialists
Financial services demands leaders who combine commercial acumen with regulatory expertise. From challenger banks to asset managers, fintechs to insurers, finding executives who understand both innovation and compliance is critical. Our specialist FS headhunting practice connects you with proven leaders who have navigated FCA regulation, built scalable financial products, and driven growth in highly competitive markets.
Financial Services Recruitment Coverage
We place executives across the financial services spectrum: retail and corporate banking, asset management, private equity, insurance, payments, lending, wealth management, and fintech.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
Calculate Your Day Rate
Calculate Your Potential Income
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Yes. The majority of our FS network holds or has held SMF (Senior Manager Function) roles under SMCR. We can identify executives approved for specific functions—SMF1 (CEO), SMF2 (CFO), SMF4 (CRO), SMF16 (Compliance)—reducing regulatory approval timelines.
Industry Resources & Authority Links
Financial Conduct Authority
UK financial services regulator
www.fca.org.uk
Prudential Regulation Authority
UK prudential regulator for banks and insurers
www.bankofengland.co.uk
TheCityUK
Industry body for UK financial and professional services
www.theglobalcity.uk
Innovate Finance
UK fintech industry body
www.innovatefinance.com
Related Pages
The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot
💰 Exec Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
