Compliance · Risk · Venture-backed companies
Hire compliance officers for the obligations your company must own
Define the jurisdiction, obligations, risk ownership and reporting line before combining compliance, legal advice and operations into one role.
You speak with Emily Landon directly. Guarantee terms are confirmed on the call.
- 3–5 days to first intro
- 14–21 days to offer
- 100% refund guarantee
TTR-reported benchmarks
TTR-reported proof
- 14–21 days to offer vs industry 60–90 days
- Every candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter
TTR-reported figures. Timelines are firm benchmarks, not a promise for every mandate. Guarantee terms are confirmed in the intro call.
What you get
What you get when you hire compliance officers with TTR
- 01
A scoped mandate first
Start with a working session with Emily Landon on why the role exists now, what it owns and who decides.
- 02
First intros in 3–5 days
TTR-reported benchmark from a scoped mandate to the first candidate introductions.
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Vetting on two layers
Candidates are judged on evidence of judgement in the function and on operating ownership. Every candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter.
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An offer in 14–21 days
TTR benchmark, against 60–90 days industry-wide. Scope, seniority and decision speed on your side move it.
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Hires that hold
TTR reports 98% long-term retention. The search is built for a durable hire, not only a closed one.
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100% refund guarantee
TTR reports a 100% refund guarantee. The specific terms are confirmed on the intro call with Emily Landon.
Roles
Roles TTR searches for
- Compliance Officer
- Chief Compliance Officer
- AML Compliance
- KYC Lead
- Risk & Compliance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs
- Privacy Operations
- Compliance Analyst
Vetting
How TTR vets compliance officers
Two layers of the hire
Compliance judgement: ask for evidence of controls, risk assessment, escalation and implementation relevant to your obligations.
Operating ownership: define reporting lines, independence, collaboration and what must remain with qualified legal counsel.
Distributed Systems Filter
Every candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter
Every candidate TTR introduces passes the Distributed Systems Filter, across engineering and operational roles. Ask Emily Landon how the filter applies to your mandate and what evidence will be used to assess candidates.
- Applies to every candidate TTR introduces
- Used across operational roles as well as engineering
- Ask Emily Landon what evidence will be used for your mandate
Speed
How fast can you hire compliance officers?
Firm benchmarkTTR reports 3–5 days to initial candidate introductions and 14–21 days to offer, against 60–90 days industry-wide. These are firm benchmarks, not a promise for every mandate; scope, seniority and decision speed on your side all move them.
- 3–5 days to first intro (TTR benchmark)
- 14–21 days to offer (TTR benchmark)
- 60–90 days industry range, shown for comparison
TTR: 14–21 days to offer
Industry: 60–90 days
TTR-reported benchmark, not a promise for every mandate.
Guarantee
Backed by a 100% refund guarantee
TTR reports a 100% refund guarantee. The specific terms are confirmed on the intro call with Emily Landon, so you know them before the search starts.
- 100% refund guarantee (TTR-reported)
- 98% long-term retention (TTR-reported)
- 400+ placements (TTR-reported)
Process
How the search works
- 01
Scope the mandate
Name the obligations, jurisdiction and reporting line.
- 02
Calibrate the bar
Agree relevant experience, evidence and any required credentials.
- 03
Introduce candidates
Assess candidates against the defined compliance remit.
First intros: 3–5 days (TTR benchmark) - 04
Close and settle in
Align authority, escalation and responsibilities through the offer.
Offer: 14–21 days (TTR benchmark)
Compared
TTR against the industry range
| Measure | Industry range | TTR |
|---|---|---|
| Time to offer | 60–90 days | 14–21 days |
| Time to first intro | Not compared | 3–5 days |
| Vetting | Not compared | Distributed Systems Filter |
| Long-term retention | Not compared | 98% |
TTR-reported figures. The 60–90 day industry range is the only external reference shown. Every TTR candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter.
Who it's for
Who this search is for
For founders building compliance ownership or leadership alongside an early-stage business. The required remit and credentials are agreed for the specific mandate.
Recently funded
Venture-backed or early-stage companies hiring after a raise.
Under 50 employees preferred
The best-fit company profile.
Under 200 employees maximum
Past that size, a different search model may fit better.
Built for founders
TTR runs specialist search for founders of venture-backed and early-stage companies.
Board-level mandates at established companies may suit a retained firm better. The retained search comparison sets out where that line falls.
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Questions about hiring compliance officers
Can the mandate include AML, KYC or privacy operations?
Yes, when these responsibilities are explicitly scoped. A privacy operations hire is not automatically a lawyer or statutory DPO; requirements must be confirmed for your jurisdiction.
Does hiring a compliance officer replace legal advice?
No. Agree which duties the role owns and where qualified legal counsel or other specialist advice is still needed.
Next step
Put the mandate in front of Emily
Bring the role, even if the scope is unsettled. The intro call is where we pressure-test it and confirm guarantee terms.