Interim Roles: Protecting Governance, Continuity and Regulatory Confidence

Interim senior appointments are more than a temporary fix. When managed effectively, they protect governance, maintain momentum during change and reinforce regulatory confidence at critical moments.

Whether facing an unexpected resignation, extended leave, restructuring or expansion, firms must ensure continuity in oversight and decision-making. Without clear interim arrangements, disruption and regulatory scrutiny can quickly follow. Across Europe and the UK, regulators expect continuous and effective oversight, regardless of internal change. Well-planned interim appointments help firms meet those expectations while protecting stability and reputation.

Hosted by Stuart Smith, this webinar brings together industry and recruitment perspectives. Fred McDowell & Evan McGookin will share practical insight from years operating in senior interim roles, including the types of roles we provide and how it works in practice across our Payments and Capital Markets teams (or practices whatever is politically correct). Stuart Grimmond will provide the recruitment viewpoint on securing the right interim talent and structuring appointments effectively and the value they add.

 

Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026

Time: 12:00pm (Online Webinar)

Hosted by Stuart Smith

Panellists: Evan McGookin, Fred McDowell and Stuart Grimmond

 

What we will cover

During this session, we will cover:

• Why interim roles should be treated as a business priority, not an afterthought
• How interim appointments protect the organisation by ensuring continuity of oversight and accountability
• What regulators across Europe and the UK expect during senior leadership transitions
• How to avoid common transition issues that can undermine regulatory confidence
• How to run a smooth interim-to-permanent transition, including effective handover planning, governance documentation and stakeholder alignment
• Practical considerations when appointing individuals into regulated or senior management roles on an interim basis
• Specific considerations for Capital Markets and Financial Crime functions during interim periods

 

By attending, you will gain clarity on:

• How interim roles can reduce disruption and keep leadership decision-making on track
• How to maintain control and governance during periods of change
• The actions and documentation that help demonstrate strong oversight and regulatory confidence
• How to position interim appointments as part of a wider governance and continuity strategy rather than an emergency response
• The practical steps firms across Europe and the UK should consider when planning interim senior appointments, particularly within Capital Markets and Financial Crime

 

Who should attend

This session is designed for:

·      Heads of Compliance and compliance teams

·      Risk leaders and operational risk professionals

·      Senior management responsible for governance, accountability and continuity

·      HR and talent professionals supporting senior or regulated leadership appointments

·      Firms anticipating change, including resignations, restructures, acquisitions or expansion

 

Interim roles, when managed correctly, can protect your firm at the most critical time: during transition. Join us to learn how to approach interim senior appointments with clarity, confidence and the right governance framework.