Compliance Resourcing Solutions grounded in experience, not theory.

Throughout my career, I’ve seen how difficult it is to find leaders and practitioners who not only understand compliance and financial crime risk — but who know how to get things done. That’s why I founded Compliance Horizon.

With 20 years in financial services — including 15 years leading complex regulatory change and financial crime transformations — I know what credible leadership and subject matter expertise look like, because I’ve built it, relied on it, and delivered alongside it. Now I help organisations find those people.

I’ve personally led major transformation portfolios at global banks and supported new market entrants in designing and delivering operating models that meet evolving regulatory expectations. I’ve also worked with non-bank financial institutions, including asset managers — interpreting regulation and developing proportionate control enhancements that improve performance without unnecessary friction.

Whether it’s restructuring control frameworks, delivering group-wide change, or navigating complex regulatory settlements, I’ve done the work — not from the sidelines, but in the thick of it.

I began my career at Deloitte, spending a decade helping institutions rethink how they operate. I then joined HSBC’s Global Compliance team, where I played a key role in overhauling its financial crime control environment across 65 markets.

Since 2020, I’ve leveraged my network to help financial institutions navigate evolving regulatory demands — advising senior leaders, shaping delivery teams, and supporting efforts to improve the effectiveness of their controls.

That’s the difference I bring. I’ve held the roles my clients are trying to fill — or worked alongside those who’ve thrived in them. My network is built on trust and track record. And my approach to finding the right people is shaped by a first-hand understanding of what real delivery takes.

Gerard Feeley, Managing Director

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How We Think

We know what makes risk and control frameworks work — and what gets in the way. Our perspective is shaped by experience, not theory. We understand the importance of role clarity, proportionate design, and controls that are simple, traceable, and built to last. That’s why we help organisations find professionals — across the first and second lines, and in transformation roles — who don’t just understand these principles, but apply them to deliver meaningful outcomes.
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Clarity of Roles

We look for individuals who understand the distinct purposes of control, risk, and oversight — and who bring that clarity to life through clearly defined responsibilities, aligned governance, and consistent execution. When roles are well understood, accountability strengthens, duplication falls away, and control environments work as intended.

Insight and Proportionality

We value professionals who bring clarity to complex environments — shaping solutions that are right-sized for the risk and as simple as they can be, without sacrificing control. Whether designing policies or building practical controls, they focus on what’s needed, not just what’s possible — avoiding overengineering in favour of clarity, consistency, and effectiveness

Collaborative Second Line Oversight

We seek second line specialists who offer confident oversight, practical guidance, and credible challenge — engaging the business constructively to support informed, outcome-focused decisions.

Simplicity with Impact

We favour those who design control environments that are clear, purposeful, and easy to embed — because simplicity, done well, is a hallmark of good design. This applies equally to the way people communicate!

Traceability

We look for candidates who can connect the dots — from regulation through frameworks and policy, all the way to frontline delivery, ensuring that intent and implementation are visibly aligned.

Sustainable Models

We identify professionals who build operating models that are resilient, efficient, and designed to endure — models that maintain their effectiveness over time without unnecessary complexity.