From our London headquarters, Broadgate delivers recruitment and consulting for financial and professional services firms across the United Kingdom.

Specialising in banking, insurance, investments and adjacent markets, we support customers and candidates navigating recruitment in complex and highly regulated environments.

Alongside permanent and contract hiring, Broadgate provides a regulator-ready executive search service for critical leadership roles.

 

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Matt Carter
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Associate Director: Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime

CUSTOMERS WE HAVE SUPPORTED IN LONDON

MEET THE TEAM

Ben Adams

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Daniel Tapsell

Associate Director, Contract and Interim

Matt Carter

Associate Director: Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime

Georgia Mason

Recruitment Consultant

Oliver White

Senior Consultant

Declan Stark

Principal Consultant - Risk

Amanda Dolan

Senior Consultant

Annabel Lovell

Recruitment Consultant

Riyaadh George

Recruitment Search Consultant

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Market Guide

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LIVE JOBS

Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Indirect Tax Manager
Indirect Tax Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Indirect Tax professional to join a growing and ambitious professional services firm in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to step into a highly visible position within a collaborative indirect tax team, supporting a diverse mid-market client base across advisory-led VAT work, international projects and complex transactions. The team is entering an exciting growth phase, creating genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Manager level and beyond. The Opportunity You will play a key role in delivering high-quality indirect tax advisory and compliance services while helping to grow and strengthen the wider practice. The successful individual will inherit an established client portfolio while also contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities across the client base. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys technically complex work, thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking for a platform to accelerate their career progression. Key ResponsibilitiesManage indirect tax compliance and advisory work across a varied client portfolioDeliver technically strong VAT advisory support across transactions, structuring and international projectsTake ownership of client relationships and ongoing engagementsSupport clients with commercially focused VAT advice and risk mitigation strategiesIdentify opportunities to improve client processes and add value across engagementsLead and mentor junior members of the team, reviewing and delegating work where appropriateSupport business development initiatives and help generate new project opportunitiesCollaborate closely with Directors and wider leadership teams across officesEnsure delivery of work to a high technical standard within agreed deadlinesContribute to the continued growth and development of the indirect tax practiceAbout YouStrong background within Indirect Tax / VAT advisoryExperience gained within a Professional Services environmentExposure to international VAT, transactions and complex advisory projectsStrong technical knowledge across indirect tax mattersProven ability to build and maintain strong client relationshipsExperience mentoring or managing junior staffCommercially aware with an interest in business development activitiesProactive, self-sufficient and collaborative working styleCTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferredWhy Apply?Clear pathway toward Senior Manager progressionOpportunity to join a growing and well-invested professional services firmAdvisory-led role with strong exposure to complex client workCollaborative and supportive team cultureHybrid and flexible working environmentOpportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence the growth of the practiceIf you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while accelerating your career within indirect tax advisory, we would love to hear from you.
Riyaadh George Riyaadh George
West Midlands, England
Credit Risk Manager
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.
Declan StarkDeclan Stark
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Administrative Operations Senior Manager (6-month FTC)
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.
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Administrative Operations Senior Manager (6-month FTC)
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.
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan
Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
Mixed Tax Manager
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.
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan
Remote work, England
Senior Compliance Manager
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.
Georgia MasonGeorgia Mason
Greater London, South East, England
BD Executive
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
Scarlett WorthingtonScarlett Worthington
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Group Compliance Officer
Looking to take the next step in your compliance career and gain exposure across multiple areas of a growing financial services business? If you’re someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and making a tangible impact—this could be the role for you. Responsibilities include:Supporting compliance processes, controls and internal reportingHandling customer complaints and driving fair outcomesManaging adviser onboarding and certification requirementsMaintaining compliance registers and recordsInvestigating financial crime alerts and supporting escalationsReviewing financial promotions with internal teamsAssisting with regulatory reporting and data protection tasks Requirements:Experience in compliance, risk or financial crime within financial servicesUnderstanding of regulatory frameworks and customer outcomesExposure to AML, complaints, adviser oversight and reviewing financial promotionsStrong attention to detail and stakeholder communication skillsDiploma Level 4 (or working towards) If you’re ready to grow your compliance career and gain exposure across a wide range of responsibilities, apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.
Tyla RitchieTyla Ritchie