About KPP Search
KPP Search is a specialist recruitment business delivering solutions across six main disciplines: audit, risk management, compliance, technology, project services, and legal. Headquartered in London with an Asia-Pacific office in Sydney, our coverage extends globally, with expertise focused on international assignments and those that require relocation.
By employing in-depth expertise across these specialist disciplines, KPP delivers a bespoke, knowledgeable, and personal service to its customers. Due to our relatively small size and specialist approach, we never compromise on quality.
Our Story
KPP was founded in 2012 by Paul Edwards. The motivation was to provide a service vastly improved to that which Paul has witnessed in the industry to date.
The key to doing this was to focus on the longevity of the relationships and partnerships. Paul recognised that this niche sector required a differentiated, specialised approach. Ultimately, Paul wanted to create an environment where all Consultants were aware of this, and tailored their approach accordingly.
KPP is pragmatic and realistic, value adding, with a more advisory approach rather than just being “CV pushers”. With an international presence and global reach, KPP has the strength of a quality network and a proven track record.
The Sydney office was established to service the APAC time zone, which in turn enables KPP to assist clients on all continents effectively.
As a specialist recruitment company KPP is rather selective about their own consultants – with character always coming first. They look for honesty, humility and people who will stick with the task.
With placements made in over 20 different countries, KPP facilitates international secondments and movement between the London and Sydney offices.
KPP has a now longstanding tradition of purchasing an antique map for each new city where a placement is made. The map has to be absolutely genuine and more than 100 years old. The rapid growth of the collection shows no sign of abating!
Meet the team
Just between us, we are rather choosy about who joins KPP Search. Whilst experience, motivation and an effortless telephone manner are important, the ability to pull together as a team, achieving quality outcomes for candidates and clients, is essential. And at the centre of this are Paul Edwards and Lee Hine, who together bring the depth of expertise and integrity that underpin our work.
Paul, Founder and Global Managing Director of KPP Search, established the business in 2012 after recognising the industry’s need for a more tailored, relationship-driven approach to recruitment. With over fifteen years of experience, Paul is a highly respected figure across the global audit, risk and compliance recruitment landscape. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered mandates across Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific, developing a deep understanding of the complexities involved in international and relocation-focused searches. Paul is known for his hands-on leadership style, strategic insight and unwavering commitment to service quality — principles that continue to shape KPP’s delivery model today. His ability to build long-standing partnerships, navigate niche talent markets and advise clients on evolving hiring trends has positioned him as a trusted advisor to organisations worldwide.
Lee, Director of Audit, Risk & Compliance, is a seasoned recruiter with more than fifteen years’ experience specialising in the placement of leading professionals across the audit, risk, compliance and legal sectors. Originally from London and now based in Sydney for nearly a decade, Lee has successfully completed global mandates across a wide range of organisations, from financial services to insurance and beyond. His extensive knowledge of Internal Audit, IT Audit, IT Risk, Operational and Credit Risk, Market and Prudential Risk, Liquidity and Treasury, as well as Quantitative Risk Analytics and Actuarial skill sets, enables him to understand nuanced role requirements and identify candidates who drive meaningful organisational impact. Known for his well-established network, consultative approach and ability to manage complex hiring landscapes, Lee provides clients with a thoughtful, informed and highly effective recruitment experience
Our values
We believe that our values define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. They form our business principles, code of conduct, and company ethics. They make us the best at what we do.
Partnership
We endeavour to work alongside our clients as more than just suppliers.
We believe in the value of partnership, and will align ourselves with our clients in order to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.
Support
KPP understands that our role is more than just providing a successful candidate. From initial contact to beyond successful placement, we invest time in ensuring our candidates and our contacts feel supported at every stage.
Quality
If our quality dips, so does our reputation. Our business is built on reputation.
Empathy
Longevity
We don’t look for a quick fix. Our solutions are designed to stand the test of time, with a view to provide people with careers, rather than just a new job.
Excellence
Quite simply: we aim to be the best.
The company we keep
