Regulator-Ready Talent for Financial and Professional Services Firms

Finance Manager – Venture CapitalBroadgate are hiring for a Finance Manager who will be given the opportunity to scale the EU practice of a top 5 Venture Capital firm, starting in Germany.This is a hands-on finance role sitting within the German entity, working closely with the European finance lead in London and the Group CFO as part of a US reporting structure.Key Responsibilities• Own the German finance function locally across multiple entities• Manage monthly close, bookkeeping, and day-to-day financial accounting• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB)• Lead the German audit process and coordinate statutory reporting• Oversee ManCo reporting and external tax/compliance relationships• Liaise with and manage third-party providers, with a longer-term mandate to bring processes in-house• Work closely with senior stakeholders across Europe and the US finance teamCandidate Profile Must have experience in corporate accounting and knowledge of venture capital, rivate equity or other fund structuresFluent in German and English

Finance Manager – Venture CapitalBroadgate are hiring for a Finance Manager who will be given the opportunity to scale the EU practice of a top 5 Venture Capital firm, starting in Germany.This is a hands-on finance role sitting within the German entity, working closely with the European finance lead in London and the Group CFO as part of a US reporting structure.Key Responsibilities• Own the German finance function locally across multiple entities• Manage monthly close, bookkeeping, and day-to-day financial accounting• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB)• Lead the German audit process and coordinate statutory reporting• Oversee ManCo reporting and external tax/compliance relationships• Liaise with and manage third-party providers, with a longer-term mandate to bring processes in-house• Work closely with senior stakeholders across Europe and the US finance teamCandidate Profile Must have experience in corporate accounting and knowledge of venture capital, rivate equity or other fund structuresFluent in German and English

About the Role An exciting opportunity for an experienced financial services professional to join a growing, fast-paced wealth management environment in a high-impact support role. This is not a traditional administrative position — instead, it offers a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll work closely with Financial Planners, supporting the end-to-end client journey while building strong relationships internally and externally. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality client experience, operating within a collaborative pod structure and contributing to a dynamic and evolving team. The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of financial planning administration within a busy and fast-moving environment, supporting multiple Financial Planners and working closely with Paraplanners as part of a structured team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, attention to detail and client interaction, and who enjoys being an integral part of the planning process rather than purely back-office focused. With multiple hires planned, this is a great time to join a growing team where you can make an immediate impact and help shape the support function. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide full administrative support to Financial PlannersPrepare client packs, valuations and meeting documentationSubmit new business and gather provider informationManage letters of authority and client documentationLiaise with providers and internal stakeholdersMaintain regular, professional client communication (non-advisory)Support planners within a pod-based structureMaintain accurate records across back-office systemsWork to KPIs and service level expectationsAbout YouPrevious experience within financial planning or wealth managementStrong understanding of products such as ISAs, pensions, GIAs and bondsHighly organised with strong attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAble to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaborativelyConfident engaging with clients and internal stakeholdersExperience with back-office systems or platforms (transferable experience considered)What’s on OfferCompetitive salary aligned to experienceHybrid working model (office-based initially, then flexibility post-probation)Exposure to a growing and evolving financial planning environmentClear progression pathways within the businessFull support with professional qualifications (CII)Opportunity to take on more responsibility compared to similar roles in the marketSupportive, collaborative team environmentWhy This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to:Step into a more involved, client-facing financial planning support roleWork closely with Financial Planners and be part of the full client journeyJoin a growing team with multiple hires and strong career progressionDevelop professionally with support towards industry qualificationsBe part of a collaborative, high-performing environment where you can make a real impactAbout the Role An exciting opportunity for an experienced financial services professional to join a growing, fast-paced wealth management environment in a high-impact support role. This is not a traditional administrative position — instead, it offers a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll work closely with Financial Planners, supporting the end-to-end client journey while building strong relationships internally and externally. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality client experience, operating within a collaborative pod structure and contributing to a dynamic and evolving team. The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of financial planning administration within a busy and fast-moving environment, supporting multiple Financial Planners and working closely with Paraplanners as part of a structured team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, attention to detail and client interaction, and who enjoys being an integral part of the planning process rather than purely back-office focused. With multiple hires planned, this is a great time to join a growing team where you can make an immediate impact and help shape the support function. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide full administrative support to Financial PlannersPrepare client packs, valuations and meeting documentationSubmit new business and gather provider informationManage letters of authority and client documentationLiaise with providers and internal stakeholdersMaintain regular, professional client communication (non-advisory)Support planners within a pod-based structureMaintain accurate records across back-office systemsWork to KPIs and service level expectationsAbout YouPrevious experience within financial planning or wealth managementStrong understanding of products such as ISAs, pensions, GIAs and bondsHighly organised with strong attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAble to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaborativelyConfident engaging with clients and internal stakeholdersExperience with back-office systems or platforms (transferable experience considered)What’s on OfferCompetitive salary aligned to experienceHybrid working model (office-based initially, then flexibility post-probation)Exposure to a growing and evolving financial planning environmentClear progression pathways within the businessFull support with professional qualifications (CII)Opportunity to take on more responsibility compared to similar roles in the marketSupportive, collaborative team environmentWhy This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to:Step into a more involved, client-facing financial planning support roleWork closely with Financial Planners and be part of the full client journeyJoin a growing team with multiple hires and strong career progressionDevelop professionally with support towards industry qualificationsBe part of a collaborative, high-performing environment where you can make a real impact

Regulatory ConsultantClient-facing Regulatory Consultant role within a growing FCA-regulated compliance consultancy. The position focuses on supporting financial advice and investment firms with regulatory compliance, suitability oversight, and ongoing advisory support. The role is highly relationship-driven, combining technical compliance expertise with commercial awareness, stakeholder engagement, and proactive client support across a portfolio of firms.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary relationship manager for allocated client firms, building long-term trusted partnershipsProvide ongoing regulatory compliance advice to FCA-regulated financial advice and investment firmsSupport firms with understanding and meeting FCA regulatory requirements and expectationsManage regulatory issues including reporting requirements (e.g. RegData) and ad hoc compliance queriesConduct compliance monitoring, oversight reviews, and audits (remote and on-site)Deliver clear, practical and commercially focused regulatory guidance to firmsDeliver training, webinars, workshops, seminars, and presentations to client firmsSupport SMCR-related matters, including engagement with senior management function holdersSupport continuous improvement of internal frameworks, tools, and methodologiesEmbrace and utilise technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and consistency of service deliveryRequirementsEssentialMinimum Level 4 qualificationAt least 5 years’ experience in a compliance role within financial servicesStrong experience working with FCA-regulated firmsExcellent understanding of FCA rules, regulatory expectations, and suitability requirementsBackground in pensions, investments, financial advice, or wealth management

File Checker Remote-based This growing FCA-regulated IFA business is looking for a file checker to focus on reviewing financial advice files across pensions and investments to ensure suitability, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality standards. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role requiring strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.Key ResponsibilitiesReview client files, suitability reports, and supporting documentation for compliance and qualityAssess whether financial advice aligns with FCA requirements, client objectives, risk profile, and regulatory standardsIdentify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential areas of non-complianceProvide clear, structured, and constructive feedback to advisers and firmsEnsure all reviews are completed accurately and within agreed SLAs and timelinesHandle complex pensions and investment cases, including higher-risk planning structuresMaintain accurate records of file reviews and outcomesEngage with technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and output qualityRequirementsMinimum Level 4 qualificationAt least 5 years’ experience in a financial services compliance or file checking roleStrong experience working with FCA-regulated firms (pensions and investments)Solid knowledge of FCA rules, suitability requirements, and regulatory expectations

Deputy Head of Global Sales / Commercial Transformation We are seeking a highly credible commercial leader to partner with the Head of Global Sales in leading the next phase of growth and transformation for an international B2B financial services and technology business. This is a senior leadership role focused on two core priorities:Driving global revenue performance and sales leadership, andModernising the sales organisation through AI, automation, data, and operational excellence.The successful candidate will bring executive presence, analytical rigour, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams through significant change. They must be equally comfortable in board-level commercial discussions and deep operational conversations around sales processes, data, forecasting, and AI-enabled workflows. Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Head of Global Sales to execute global commercial strategy and revenue growth initiativesLead the transformation of the sales organisation from a traditional relationship-led model to a modern, AI-enabled commercial functionOverhaul sales processes, forecasting, pipeline management, CRM discipline, and performance analyticsImplement AI and automation tools across the sales lifecycle, including lead scoring, sales enablement, forecasting, outreach, and conversation intelligenceDrive consistency, accountability, and operational rigour across regional sales teamsLead, mentor, and inspire a globally distributed sales organisation and develop future sales leadership talentPartner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Technology, Data, Finance, and Compliance teamsAct as a trusted deputy and strategic sounding board to senior leadershipCandidate ProfileProven senior sales leadership experience within financial services, fintech, SaaS, brokerage, capital markets, or complex B2B environmentsStrong track record leading large, multi-region commercial teams and delivering sustained revenue growthDemonstrable experience personally leading AI, automation, or sales transformation programmes with measurable commercial impactDeep understanding of modern sales technology stacks including CRM, sales engagement, pipeline analytics, and AI-enabled toolingHighly analytical with strong operational discipline and data-driven decision makingGravitas and credibility with clients, executives, and senior stakeholdersStrong change-management capability with the ability to bring teams through transformation while maintaining performanceCollaborative, low-ego leadership style with the maturity to operate as a true second-in-commandIdeal CharacteristicsStrategic but hands-onCommercially sharp and operationally disciplinedTechnically fluent without being purely technicalCalm under pressure with strong executive communication skillsNaturally influential leader who raises standards and builds high-performance culturesThis is an opportunity to play a defining role in reshaping a global commercial organisation through AI-led transformation while operating as a key member of the executive leadership team.

Credit Risk Manager – SME Banking West Midlands | Hybrid  An 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.

Senior Manager – Credit Risk Advisory & TransformationLocation: London (Hybrid)Type: PermanentA leading consulting and advisory firm is expanding its Credit Risk Advisory practice and is looking to hire an experienced Manager and Senior Manager to support the continued growth of its banking transformation offering.This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team that works with major banking and financial services clients on large-scale credit risk transformation programmes, operating model redesign, process optimisation and strategic uplift initiatives across the end-to-end credit lifecycle.Importantly, this team is not focused on credit risk modelling or internal audit delivery. Instead, the focus is on advising clients on how to design, improve and transform credit risk functions, frameworks, governance and operating models in response to changing regulation, customer expectations and technology innovation.The Role you will work closely with banking clients to shape and deliver credit risk transformation initiatives across areas including:Credit risk target operating model (TOM) designCredit process optimisation and remediationUnderwriting and lending transformationCredit governance and controls enhancementPortfolio management frameworksCollections and recoveries transformationDigital lending and workflow transformationCredit risk framework and policy upliftThree lines of defence design and effectivenessCredit risk operating model reviews and best practice advisoryThe role combines client delivery, stakeholder engagement, business development and team leadership, offering strong progression opportunities within a growing practice.What We’re Looking ForWe are particularly interested in candidates with strong credit risk change, transformation or advisory experience gained either:within a consulting/advisory environment; orin-house within a bank or financial institution delivering strategic credit risk change programmes.Suitable backgrounds may include:Credit risk transformationCredit operating model designLending process transformationCredit policy and governancePortfolio management change initiativesDigital lending implementationCredit process improvement and optimisationEnterprise-wide risk transformation programmesCandidates should ideally demonstrate experience across several of the following:Retail, commercial or wholesale banking credit riskEnd-to-end lending lifecycle processesOperating model and TOM designBusiness analysis and process mappingStakeholder management across 1st and 2nd line functionsRegulatory-driven transformation initiativesCredit risk framework enhancementLeading project teams and client engagementsIdeal ProfileStrong understanding of credit risk management best practiceExperience delivering complex change programmes within bankingExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to operate strategically while remaining hands-onConsulting experience highly desirable, though strong in-house transformation profiles are equally relevantExperience working with senior banking stakeholders and cross-functional teams