Regulator-Ready Talent for Financial and Professional Services Firms

Credit Risk Manager – SME Banking West Midlands | HybridRisk Appetitie Statement Setting, Stress Testing, Model Risk, Portfolio Analysis and Financial  Risk Oversight. - If you're looking for an employer that will give you the opportunity to round out your experience, become more then a single skill credit risk proffesional, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You'll be front and centre of the direction of Credit Risk at the most pivitol time of the banks growth.  What a genuinely exciting opportunity - to join one of the UK’s most credible purpose-led commercial banks during a major scaling phase.This is a bank large enough to matter, yet agile enough for your work to have genuine influence. The organisation is entering a pivotal stage of evolution across risk, governance, and portfolio complexity as its lending book increases and the banks scales.Unlike many lenders in the market, this bank combines strong commercial performance with a genuine social impact mission. Their lending supports sectors including development finance, healthcare, housing, community infrastructure, ethical banking, and social enterprise — creating a business model rooted in long-term value rather than short-term consumer churn.With a very strong capital position and lending growth significantly up year-on-year, this is a rare opportunity to help shape credit risk strategy within a scaling balance sheet environment. The OpportunityReporting into the Head of Credit Risk, the Credit Risk Manager will play a key role in protecting the bank’s capital position while supporting sustainable commercial growth.You’ll work closely with underwriting, commercial and finance teams to assess and evolve risk appetite, strengthen governance frameworks, enhance lending policies, and identify emerging portfolio risks as the business continues to scale.This role offers significant visibility across the bank and the opportunity to influence risk strategy at a critical growth stage. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development of credit risk appetite, frameworks and governance Partner with commercial and underwriting teams to optimise lending decisionsAssess acquisition and customer management strategies across SME lending portfoliosEnhance lending policies, scoring models and credit risk frameworksDeliver portfolio analysis, stress testing and emerging risk insightProduce MI and reporting packs for senior stakeholdersEnsure alignment with FCA, PRA and IFRS9 regulatory requirements What We’re Looking For5 years’ experience within credit risk and/or credit analysis in bankingSME lending experience essentialStrong analytical and data interrogation capabilityAdvanced Excel and financial modelling skillsAbility to translate technical risk analysis into commercial insightPragmatic, commercially minded and intellectually curious approach Why Join?One of the UK’s most differentiated purpose-led lendersCommercial growth with genuine social impactOpportunity to influence risk appetite during a major scaling phaseStrong profitability and capital strengthMore autonomy, exposure and visibility than a large incumbent bankESG genuinely embedded into decision making and culture If you’re looking for a role where you can combine commercial credit expertise with meaningful impact — while helping shape the future of a growing bank, then apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Operations & Administration Manager - Edinburgh | Hybrid (6-Month FTC)An exciting opportunity has opened within a leading international professional services firm for an experienced Operations & Administration Manager to lead and transform a high-performing administrative support function across multiple teams.  This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced professional environments, enjoys driving operational excellence, and has a proven track record of leading managers and improving service delivery at scale.What you’ll be responsible for:• Leading multiple administrative and operational support teams• Driving service excellence across the business• Managing and developing Team Leads and senior administrators• Improving operational efficiency, processes, and resource planning• Partnering with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Partners• Embedding quality, governance, and performance standards• Leading recruitment, succession planning, and capability development• Acting as a trusted operational leader across the organisationWhat we’re looking for:• Significant senior-level administration or operations experience within professional services or a regulated environment• Strong people leadership experience managing managers/team leads• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills• Commercial awareness with a solutions-focused mindset• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and performance outcomes• Resilient, organised, and confident operating in a complex business environmentPlease note: This opportunity is only open to candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.If you’re an experienced operational leader ready to step into a visible and influential role, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.

Operations & Administration Manager - Edinburgh | Hybrid (6-Month FTC)An exciting opportunity has opened within a leading international professional services firm for an experienced Operations & Administration Manager to lead and transform a high-performing administrative support function across multiple teams.  This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced professional environments, enjoys driving operational excellence, and has a proven track record of leading managers and improving service delivery at scale.What you’ll be responsible for:• Leading multiple administrative and operational support teams• Driving service excellence across the business• Managing and developing Team Leads and senior administrators• Improving operational efficiency, processes, and resource planning• Partnering with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Partners• Embedding quality, governance, and performance standards• Leading recruitment, succession planning, and capability development• Acting as a trusted operational leader across the organisationWhat we’re looking for:• Significant senior-level administration or operations experience within professional services or a regulated environment• Strong people leadership experience managing managers/team leads• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills• Commercial awareness with a solutions-focused mindset• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and performance outcomes• Resilient, organised, and confident operating in a complex business environmentPlease note: This opportunity is only open to candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.If you’re an experienced operational leader ready to step into a visible and influential role, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.

Tax Manager / Senior Tax Advisor | Leeds - Hybrid Working I’m currently working with a highly respected and fast-growing professional services firm that is continuing to invest heavily in its tax offering across the UK. The business has built an excellent reputation for combining high-quality technical work with a genuinely people-focused culture, offering employees strong career development, flexibility, and exposure to an impressive and diverse client base.They are now looking to appoint an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Advisor into their Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move into a broader, more commercially focused role with significant advisory exposure rather than being purely compliance-led.The role offers a varied portfolio spanning both corporate and personal tax, with involvement across areas including remuneration planning, succession and estate planning, capital gains tax, benefits in kind, and wider strategic tax advisory projects. You’ll work closely with entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, and high-net-worth individuals, acting as a trusted adviser and building long-term client relationships.Alongside managing your own portfolio, you’ll collaborate with specialists across the wider business on complex client matters, contribute to business development initiatives, support junior team members, and play an active role in shaping client solutions. The environment is collaborative, forward-thinking, and gives individuals real visibility within the wider firm.What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the balance it offers — high-quality advisory work and genuine progression opportunities, combined with a supportive culture and flexible hybrid working model.Ideal background:✔ CTA / ATT / ACA / CA qualified✔ Strong mixed tax experience across compliance and advisory✔ Comfortable managing client relationships and deadlines✔ Experience managing a portfolio of clients✔ Enjoys a collaborative and client-facing environment✔ Previous mentoring or leadership exposure beneficial✔ Experience using CCH or similar tax software advantageousPlease note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK.If you would be open to a confidential conversation, I’d be happy to share further details.

Senior Compliance Manager (SMF Designate)UK Remote/ London HybridA high-impact Compliance leadership opportunity within a fast-growing, technology-led financial services business operating across insurance and fintech. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will lead the UK Compliance function, act as the firm's primary FCA contact, and be put forward for approval under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR). This role offers broad exposure across regulatory compliance, financial crime, governance, consumer duty, and risk management, with significant influence on business growth, product development, and regulatory strategy. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the UK Compliance function and assume SMF responsibilities following FCA approval.Act as the primary liaison with the FCA, managing regulatory engagement, submissions, and notifications.Maintain and enhance Compliance and Financial Crime frameworks, ensuring they remain effective and scalable.Oversee compliance monitoring, risk assessments, controls testing, incident management, and regulatory reporting.Lead Consumer Duty and AML/CTF programmes, including governance, monitoring, and reporting obligations.Support new product launches, partnerships, and market expansion initiatives from a regulatory perspective.Provide reporting and insight to senior leadership and the Board on compliance, conduct risk, financial crime, and regulatory developments.Requirements8 years' experience in Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, or Legal roles within insurance, insurtech, fintech, banking, payments, or other regulated financial services environments.Experience operating at, or ready to step into, an FCA-approved Senior Manager Function role.Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, Consumer Duty, SMCR, AML/CTF requirements, and wider UK regulatory frameworks.Proven ability to build pragmatic compliance frameworks within high-growth or technology-led businesses.Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators, senior leadership, and Boards.This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within an innovative, scaling organisation and play a key role in shaping its regulatory and compliance strategy.

IT Risk Advisor  Investment Banking  Dublin - 4 days in the office  65-70k   Great opportunity to join a growing business in this newly created role. You'll be sitting in the 1st Line and supporting the IT Risk Manager across a number of risk areas, notably Tech, Cyber and Data risks. You will have opportunities to grow and develop your career within this international business. The Irish office plays a key role within their global operations. They have a good culture where hard work & effort are celebrated and rewarded.  Your Role:  Monitoring and oversight of Tech, Cyber, and Data Risk for the Irish business, ensuring alignment with group standards and requirements Attending risk meetings and leading certain topics on the agenda Support in the implementation of the IT risk framework Maintain the risk registers Develop dashboards and reporting tools for presenting reports to management  Work on additional ad-hoc IT projects as the business continues to grow  About You:3  years experience in a Tech Risk, Cyber/Information Security, IT Audit type role Understanding of key pieces of regulation like DORA, RDARR etc Experience of creating dashboards and working in Data Warehousing would be beneficial  Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Be eager to learn and be proactive in your development If this sounds like it could be the right next step for you, then apply here or reach out to me directly! darren.hogan@broadgatesearch.com

Operations OfficerBroadgate is recruiting an operations officer for a prestigious local investment manager. Great opportunity to join a human-sized investment manager in an in-house operations role offering broad exposure across accounting operations, financial reporting, and fund support.  Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and maintain operational and financial reports using ExcelSupport accounting operations, reconciliations, and reporting processes across the businessAssist with the production of management reporting and operational finance activitiesMaintain accurate financial records and support data management across internal systemsWork closely with internal teams to support efficient day-to-day operational processesEssential Skills Financial degree or equivalent academic background0–3 years of experience within the Luxembourg fund/financial sectorStrong knowledge of Excel

BD Executive - Independent Wealth PlatformBroadgate are recruiting for a senior business development professional with a strong network across the HNW/UHNW market, responsible for driving strategic client growth, building trusted relationships, and representing a fast-growing independent wealth platform within the private wealth community. Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and engage prospective HNW and UHNW clients through existing networks and strategic relationship-buildingDevelop and maintain long-term trusted relationships with clients and professional introducersSupport strategic growth initiatives and contribute to the continued expansion of the businessRepresent the firm at industry events, professional networks, and external forums as a key brand ambassadorWork closely with internal advisory teams to ensure a seamless and high-quality client experienceContribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performing team environmentEssential SkillsA current network of high-net-worth clients and professional introducersStrong knowledge of wealth management and the private wealth landscape