Chris Paine

Chris is an experienced recruitment professional with more than a decade of expertise delivering contractor, interim and resource management solutions across the financial services sector.
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About Chris

Throughout his career, he has partnered with banks, investment firms, asset managers and professional services organisations to help them navigate periods of growth, transformation and regulatory change by securing the specialist talent they need. His strategic approach, deep market knowledge and consultative style enable him to develop tailored resourcing solutions that solve complex hiring challenges while building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates alike.

Chris is passionate about understanding each organisation's unique objectives, providing honest market insight and delivering high-quality talent that makes a lasting impact. Whether supporting project-based hiring, contingent workforce planning or large-scale resource strategies, he is committed to delivering exceptional service and commercial value.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys making the most of the outdoors with his two dogs, often exploring the countryside on long walks. He's also embracing a new challenge by learning to play the piano—proving it's never too late to develop a new skill.

Financial Services UK
Workforce Planning
Contract Hiring
Complex Project Management
Sourcing
Recruitment Strategy

Locations

United Kingdom

Specialist
Recruitment Areas

Regulatory Change Operations Financial Services Customer Management Financial Crime Risk & Compliance

Client & candidate testimonials

Chris was absolutely fantastic at helping me find the right job, enabling me to enter into the BA space. Chris helped me believe and showcase my previous
experience to switch career paths. Thanks Chris. Loving my new job! Chris was absolutely fantastic at helping me find the right job, enabling me to enter into the BA space. Chris helped me believe and showcase my previous experience to switch career paths. Thanks Chris. Loving my new job
Candidate
Chris is a superb recruiter. He has a genuine passion for people and takes time to really get to know hiring managers and candidates, ensuring that
he only refer candidates that will be a good fit for the business. He aims to build long term relationships and always works to the highest ethicalstandards. I would recommend all hiring managers and job seekers give Chris a call.
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