Focus Risk Recruiting

Focus Risk Recruiting is a US-based contingency recruiting firm established by Stephanie Baglio and specialising exclusively in the placement of junior, mid-level, and senior professionals in risk management, quantitative analytics, and compliance roles. The firm targets financial services employers seeking candidates with strong analytical skills, regulatory expertise, and technical depth. Focus Risk Recruiting's competitive advantage lies in deep sector specialisation, a global network of industry contacts, and proven speed and accuracy in candidate assessment and placement.

The company positions itself as a direct, efficient partner that maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality throughout the search process. Focus Risk Recruiting identifies, interviews, and delivers qualified candidates to client organisations rapidly, emphasising the firm's reputation for rigorous candidate vetting before introduction. The firm's experience with contingency placements means it typically works on a performance basis, receiving a fee only when a candidate successfully starts employment.

Focus Risk Recruiting serves financial institutions, consulting firms, and corporate risk functions across North America, combining specialist knowledge of risk disciplines with understanding of evolving regulatory requirements affecting hire decisions and compensation.