Recruitment Leadership
David Bakes has spent over 16 years building high-performing risk and compliance teams. He knows what makes a great hire because he's placed everyone from Analysts to Chief Risk Officers, working with organisations to understand not just the role, but the culture, the challenges, and the long-term vision. His deep market knowledge and extensive networks allow him to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that strengthen organisational capability.
Consulting Excellence
Malka Bakes brings over 20+ years' experience as a risk management, compliance, and resilience professional with top tier consulting firms and in industry roles. She has a deep understanding of organisational challenges and the ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused outcomes for businesses including designing frameworks, leading transformation and change, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Recruitment & Talent
Whether you need a permanent hire, interim support, or contract expertise, we take the time to understand your needs and deliver candidates who fit.
Recruitment Success
Head of Operational Risk — Insurance
SM, Group Compliance — Infrastructure
Risk and Compliance Analyst — FinTech
Contract Enterprise Risk Manager — Non-profit
Group Risk Manager — Housing Provider
Legal Counsel — Professional Services
VP, Head of Legal — Investment Management
SM, Technology & Data Risk — Insurance
Chief Compliance Officer — Funds
GM, Group Compliance — ASX Listed Business
Chief Risk Officer — Wealth Management
Enterprise Risk Manager — Asset Finance
Internal Audit Executive — Wealth Management
Consulting Solutions Delivered
Risk and Resilience Transformations
Board Workshops
Risk and Compliance Frameworks
Regulatory Change Programs
Crisis Management Scenario Workshops
Independent Reviews
Risk Assessments
Risk Appetite
Control Effectiveness
3LOA Activity Model
Conduct and Culture Program
GRC Software Programs
We started as a specialist recruitment firm, known for our deep expertise in risk, compliance,
governance, internal audit, and legal.
But we wanted to do more than connect organisations with great people. We wanted to
help organisations build sustainable capability to close the gap.
That's why we evolved. By bringing together David's recruitment expertise with Malka's extensive practitioner background—spanning top-tier consulting firms and senior industry roles—we created something unique: a firm that understands both, the people and strategic challenges organisations face.
What Sets Us Apart:
✓ Credibility – Advice backed by lived experience in governance, risk, compliance, and resilience
✓ Sharper Candidate Evaluation – Practitioner insights when assessing technical and cultural fit
✓ Client Reassurance – Resources validated by a specialist recruiter & a seasoned practitioner
✓ Seamless Partnership – Combining talent solutions with practical advisory support
What connects all our work is a commitment to quality, a deep understanding of the profession, and a warm, personal approach that our clients tell us makes all the difference.
We're not here to sell you a service. We're here to understand your challenges and help you solve them – whether that takes recruitment, consulting, coaching, or all three.
35+ Years Combined Experience
Trusted by Financial Services Firms, ASX-Listed Companies, & Corporate Organiastions
Specialist Recruiters combined with Practitioner experience
Fit for Purpose talent & advisory solutions
Reputation for quality, integrity, and a genuine consultative approach.
Australian Startup
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“We engaged David to source our first Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. We were impressed with David’s knowledge of the candidate market and we were able to secure a strong candidate for the role. David had the right relationships and was able to influence and negotiate the outcome for us.”
Australian Bank
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Malka played a pivotal role in bringing structure, clarity, and deep subject-matter expertise to a highly complex environment. Her ability to translate regulatory expectations into practical, implementable solutions made the program a success. She quickly became a trusted advisor, ensuring we met our obligations with confidence and precision.”
Global Fund Manager
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“David and Jerin have recruited a number of positions in our risk and compliance team over the years. David has provided advice and guidance to our Head of Compliance and Head of Risk on the market and how to widen the candidate pool and most importantly, he is able to get the fit right.”
