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Paris Financial Search is a specialized executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the banking and financial services industry. Our work centers on identifying and placing senior leaders who drive performance, manage risk, and create long-term enterprise value. We operate as a true partner to our clients—bringing market intelligence, disciplined search execution, and a deep understanding of how leadership decisions impact growth, culture, and regulatory outcomes. Our approach is highly consultative, discreet, and tailored to each institution’s strategic priorities.
Our focus is on community banks, regional banks, and select financial institutions where leadership has a direct and measurable impact on performance. We concentrate on critical, high-impact roles including Chief Credit Officers, Chief Lending Officers, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, and other senior executives responsible for balancing growth with sound risk management. In addition, we support hiring for revenue-generating leadership across commercial lending, private banking, and treasury management, as well as key transformation roles tied to digital banking and operational improvement.
What differentiates us is our precision and depth within the banking sector. We understand the regulatory environment, the importance of credit quality, and the nuances of building sustainable deposit and lending franchises. Our network includes proven leaders across credit, risk, compliance, and revenue functions—individuals who can step in, lead with confidence, and deliver results. Whether our clients are planning for succession, addressing underperformance, or positioning for growth, we deliver candidates who align with both the technical demands of the role and the culture of the institution.

Recruiting Services

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Commercial & Community Banking
  • CEO, President, Chief Credit Officer, Chief Lending Officer
  • Regional / Market Presidents
  • Drivers: succession, growth, regulatory pressure
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
  • Managing Directors, Sector Heads, Deal Teams
  • Drivers: revenue production, client books ($$$)
Private Banking & Wealth Management
  • Private bankers, RIAs, team lift-outs
  • Drivers: portable books of business
Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Leadership
  • CRO, Chief Compliance Officer, BSA/AML leaders
  • Drivers: regulatory scrutiny (FDIC, OCC), fines avoidance
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Our Founder, Emma Paris, graduated with a Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. After working as recruiter for Amazon and PwC, she was determined to follow her passion for developing people. She speaks German, French, and English which is an asset in building relationships with any client. 

Services

Executive Search
Recruiting
Talent Assessment

Company

Paris Financial Search
Since 2015

Contact

248.509.4125
[email protected]

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