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
HI, I'M Matt
Associate Director: Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime

CUSTOMERS WE HAVE SUPPORTED IN LONDON

MEET THE TEAM

Ben Adams

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Daniel Tapsell

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

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
Senior Compliance Monitoring Manager
A key hire to help design and implement a robust Compliance Monitoring Framework. This role is pivotal to ensure our client adheres to regulatory obligations, internal policies, strengthening financial crime controls.Some Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement a comprehensive compliance monitoring frameworkLeading thematic reviews across the businessDeveloping and maintaining an annual risk-based compliance monitoring plan.Reviewing controls and coaching the business on improving compliance monitoring.Regulatory horizon scanning for upcoming regulatory changes and leading with the support of the wider risk and compliance team on regulatory change initiatives. ExperienceStrong knowledge of UK financial services, preferably from a Wealth & Investment Management background.Proven experience in compliance monitoring within financial services or a regulated environment.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience in leading teams and managing people effectivelyExperience in designing compliance frameworks from scratch.
Matt CarterMatt Carter
London, Greater London, South East, England
Head of Compliance - Policy and Regulatory Liaison
Head of Compliance – Policy and Regulatory Liaison You will be responsible for ensuring the Compliance framework is robust and joined up, taking account of the wider risk, financial crime and broader group policies.  You will take ownership of the Compliance policies, ensure they remain up to date and fit for purpose, with measurable controls in place.  You will lead the annual Compliance effectiveness reporting requirements on behalf of the SMF16. In addition,  you will oversee the regulatory change and horizon scanning activity in the second line, communicating with stakeholders across the business and beyond on key regulatory matters. In this position you will provide strategic leadership and critical second-line engagement and oversight of the business to ensure compliance with key regulatory objectives.  Some Key ResponsibilitiesLead on the management of the relationship with the regulator, as a primary point of contactSupport the EXCO and Board with timely information and insights into the recent regulatory engagement, working with the wider Compliance team to deliver high-quality packs and pre-briefings to support meetings with the FCA.Create and lead the 2LoD capability to interpret proposed regulatory changes and support the business to develop appropriate strategic responses. Attend various governance committees and forum as the main compliance attendee, either as invitee or through delegation from the SMF16Ownership of the broader Compliance framework, taking a lead on how this fits within the wider Operational Risk framework and ensuring the Compliance framework remains coherent.Build a high-performing team with clear accountabilities and service delivery standards.Partner with business leaders to identify emerging regulatory risks and opportunities.Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory developments and their broader strategic implications.Experience10+ Years experience in Compliance rolesExcellent people leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a teamStrong track record of building and maintaining relationships with regulators, policymakers, industry bodies, and other external stakeholders.Excellent knowledge of current and emerging regulatory issues impacting investment, wealth management, or broader financial services markets.Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation.Confident communicator capable of constructively challenging and influencing stakeholders.
Matt CarterMatt Carter
City Of Bristol, Bristol, South West, England
Compliance Manager
Compliance Manager  As a compliance manager you will manage regulatory engagement activities, providing strategic insight on emerging regulatory and policy developments. Working as part of the second line of defence (2LoD), you will be responsible for monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments, coordinating external engagement with regulators and industry bodies.  This is a highly visible role requiring strong regulatory expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and significant experience engaging with regulatory and industry stakeholders.  Some Key ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate engagement with regulators.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key regulatory contacts to support strategic objectivesSupport senior leaders in external regulatory interactions and prepare briefing materials as required.Manage and oversee compliance with the Regulatory Engagement Policy.Lead or coordinate the development of responses to FCA consultations, discussion papers, and calls for evidence.Work with business stakeholders to develop clear organisational positions on significant regulatory and policy developments.Partner with business leaders to identify emerging regulatory risks and opportunities.Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory developments and their broader strategic implications.ExperienceExperience managing regulatory engagement activities within a UK financial services organisation.Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with regulators, policymakers, industry bodies, and other external stakeholders.Experience representing organisations in external forums and influencing policy discussions through effective stakeholder engagement.Excellent knowledge of current and emerging regulatory issues impacting investment, wealth management, or broader financial services markets.Proven ability to analyse complex regulatory and policy developmentsExceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation.Confident communicator capable of constructively challenging and influencing stakeholders.
Matt CarterMatt Carter
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
(Edinburgh) Project Support Coordinator - Wealth Management
Project Support Coordinator – Wealth Management | Edinburgh - Hybrid (2-days a week in office)I’m currently recruiting for a Project Support Coordinator with a Wealth Management background to join a growing Integration & Transformation function.  This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with around 1 year’s experience who is looking to build a career in project management, PMO or transformation.  You’ll work closely with a Senior Programme Manager, supporting live integration projects and helping to keep key workstreams organised, on track and properly documented.The role will involve:Maintaining project plans, trackers and RAID logsCoordinating meetings, agendas, minutes and actionsTracking risks, issues and actionsSupporting project reporting and governance updatesMaintaining project documentation and Teams/SharePoint repositoriesLiaising with stakeholders and following up on actionsProviding coordination support across multiple workstreamsWhat we’re looking forWealth Management experience is essential, but extensive project experience is not.This role would suit someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and keen to develop. You may be a recent graduate with relevant Wealth experience, or have around a year’s experience in areas such as Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Investment Management or Private BankingYou’ll need strong attention to detail, good communication skills, confidence with Microsoft Office and, most importantly, a proactive approach and willingness to learn.Previous PMO or project experience, along with exposure to Power BI, SharePoint or AI tools such as Copilot, would be advantageous but is not essential.This is an opportunity to gain genuine exposure to integration and transformation projects, work with senior stakeholders and build a strong foundation for a career in project and programme management.Key detailsSalary: Up to £32,000Contract: 3 months, with potential to become permanentLocation: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the officeEligibility: UK Citizens only – no sponsorship available now or in the future!If you have a Wealth background and are looking for your next step, I’d be interested in hearing from you.
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan
United Kingdom
Transfer Pricing Manager
Transfer Pricing Manager | United Kingdom | Hybrid | £55,000–£60,000Transfer Pricing professionals — this one might actually be worth opening.I'm working with a growing professional services firm looking to appoint an experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join its specialist Tax team.This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to take their Transfer Pricing career to the next level, with exposure to multinational clients, complex cross-border transactions and genuine advisory work — not just producing documentation on repeat.The roleYou'll work across a varied portfolio of Transfer Pricing engagements, taking ownership of projects and building strong relationships with clients.Your experience will be used across areas including:Transfer Pricing policy design, implementation and reviewLocal Files, Master Files and wider TP documentationFunctional analysis and interviewsEconomic benchmarking and pricing analysisCross-border financing and interest benchmarkingThin capitalisation mattersTransfer Pricing advisory and planningUK legislation and OECD developmentsYou'll also have the opportunity to get involved in business development, work alongside specialists across Tax, Audit and Corporate Finance, and mentor more junior members of the team.What they're looking forProven Transfer Pricing experience at Manager levelExperience gained within professional services or industryStrong understanding of UK Transfer Pricing legislation and OECD guidelinesExperience with functional analysis and TP documentationExposure to benchmarking and intercompany financingStrong client management and communication skillsExperience mentoring or developing junior colleaguesACA, ACCA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification is desirableWhy consider it?£55,000–£60,000 salaryHybrid workingBroad exposure to multinational clientsInteresting international and cross-border projectsGrowing specialist Transfer Pricing teamClear progression opportunitiesOngoing technical and professional developmentOpportunity to contribute to the growth and direction of the teamA collaborative environment that encourages new ideas and smarter ways of workingIf you're an experienced Transfer Pricing Manager and you're starting to wonder whether your current role is really giving you the progression and exposure you want, it could be worth a conversation.And yes, I know your inbox is probably full of recruiters telling you about their "fantastic opportunities". So I'll keep this one simple — if you're good at Transfer Pricing, I'd like to hear from you. 👋
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan
Greater London, South East, England
Risk and Compliance Analyst
Risk & Compliance AnalystBroadgate are engaged on a new opportunity for an ambitious risk & compliance analyst to join an established Second Line of Defence team within a growing financial services business. This is a varied analyst-level position, working across Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime and Assurance. You’ll play an important role in helping the business understand and manage its risk profile, while also improving the quality of reporting, governance and management information used across the Group.The role would suit someone who enjoys working with people and information, has strong attention to detail and is naturally curious about how processes can be improved. Previous experience within a 2LOD environment would be advantageous, but it isn't essential. Experience in areas such as risk, compliance, financial crime, internal audit, controls or assurance could also provide a strong foundation.You’ll report directly to the Group Risk Manager and will have considerable exposure to senior stakeholders and subject matter experts across the business. As the function continues to develop, there is genuine scope to shape the role and build a broader career across risk, compliance, assurance or financial crime.What you'll be doing:Support the Group Risk Managers in operating and embedding the firm's risk event framework, including triage, escalation, reporting and root-cause analysis.Maintain oversight of assurance findings across the Second and Third Lines of Defence, ensuring actions are appropriately recorded and progressed.Produce meaningful MI and exception reporting, identifying areas requiring attention and working with business owners to resolve outstanding issues.Take ownership of the day-to-day administration of the GRC platform, ensuring information remains accurate, complete and up to date.Coordinate the Second Line activity plan, including preparation of governance materials, reporting packs and tracking of agreed actions.Support the management of Compliance and Financial Crime monitoring programmes and associated actions.Work alongside risk and compliance specialists on control testing, assurance reviews, evidence assessment and root-cause investigations.Assist with the development and delivery of risk, compliance and assurance-related training for colleagues across the business.Build effective relationships between the business and the central Risk & Compliance function, helping ensure information and actions move efficiently between stakeholders.Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and the use of technology across the Second Line function.What we're looking for:We're looking for someone who is curious, proactive and comfortable taking ownership. You should enjoy understanding how things work, spotting opportunities to improve them and turning information into something useful for the business.You'll ideally bring:Strong analytical ability and a high level of attention to detail.Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Confidence engaging with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.A practical, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to take initiative.The ability to manage your own workload while confidently following up with others to ensure deadlines are met.Good judgement and the ability to present information appropriately for different audiences.A genuine interest in using systems, data and technology to make processes more efficient.A collaborative and personable approach, with the confidence to work alongside subject matter experts.ExperienceWe're open to candidates from a range of backgrounds. Relevant experience could include:Second Line Risk or Compliance.First Line controls, governance or risk programmes.Internal audit or assurance.Financial Crime or Compliance monitoring.Risk reporting, MI or exception reporting.GRC systems or risk management platforms. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine interest in developing a career within Risk, Compliance, Assurance or Financial Crime, together with a track record of learning quickly and taking responsibility for your own development.This is an opportunity to join a collaborative function at an interesting point in its development, gain exposure across multiple areas of risk and compliance, and make a tangible contribution to how the business manages and reports on risk.
Declan StarkDeclan Stark
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland
Senior HR Consultant
Senior HR Consultant Aberdeen - Hybrid | Full or Part-Time (minimum 4 days per week)Salary £40k to £42k per year plus benefitsAre you an experienced HR professional looking to move from an internal HR role into consultancy? Or perhaps you're already working in HR consultancy and want to join a growing, supportive team where you can make a real impact?  We’re looking for a Senior HR Consultant to join a growing People Consultancy team in Aberdeen, supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses across the UK.This is a role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with clients at different stages of their growth journey, providing practical HR advice, solving complex people challenges and helping businesses build better workplaces.What you'll be doingYou'll become a trusted HR partner to your clients, providing commercially focused advice across:Employee relations and day-to-day HR mattersEmployment law and HR best practiceHR policies, processes and documentationAbsence, performance, disciplinary and grievance mattersRecruitment, onboarding and employee developmentHR structure and process improvementsBuilding inclusive and values-led workplace culturesDeveloping practical HR toolkits, templates and solutionsAdvising managers and leadership teamsMentoring and supporting other members of the consultancy teamThe key is that you're not simply providing HR advice – you'll understand the client's business, identify what they really need and deliver practical solutions that work.What we're looking forYou'll ideally bring:4+ years' HR experience, with strong employee relations and employment law knowledgeExperience in either an internal HR or consultancy environmentLevel 7 Advanced CIPD or a willingness to work towards itStrong commercial awareness and a consultative approachExcellent communication, listening and relationship-building skillsThe confidence to advise managers, leadership teams and clientsA proactive, solutions-focused mindsetStrong organisation and attention to detailHR systems implementation experience would be advantageousFull driving licence and access to a car – essential due to client-site travelWhy consider it?This is an opportunity to broaden your HR experience, work across different sectors and develop genuine consultancy expertise while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.  You'll join a wider professional services group of 1,000+ people across the UK, Ireland and USA, with access to expertise across HR, finance, tax, audit, corporate finance and wealth management.  You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow, develop your skills, take on additional responsibility and make your mark within a growing consultancy.Interested?If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems and making a tangible difference to businesses, we'd love to hear from you.
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh - HR Consultant
HR Consultant Edinburgh – Hybrid | Client-Site TravelSalary £30K to £32K plus benefitsWe’re looking for an HR Consultant to join a growing People Consultancy team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with 2+ years’ experience who wants to broaden their experience, work with a variety of businesses and develop their career within consultancy.If you're currently working in an internal HR role and looking to make the move into consultancy, this could be a great next step. Equally, if you're already working in HR consultancy and want to join a growing and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleNo two days will be the same. You'll work with clients across a range of sectors and at different stages of their growth, providing practical, commercial HR advice and helping them solve real people challenges.You'll be involved in:Providing advice across day-to-day HR, employee relations and employment mattersBuilding strong and trusted relationships with clientsSupporting clients with HR policies, processes and best practiceAdvising managers on recruitment, people management and employee issuesSupporting employee relations and people-related projectsHelping businesses develop positive, inclusive and values-led culturesCreating practical HR tools, processes and documentationSupporting the implementation of HR solutions that add genuine valueRepresenting the business at external events and supporting business development activityYou'll work closely with experienced Senior Consultants who will support your development while giving you the opportunity to take ownership and build your consultancy skills.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is commercial, curious, solutions-focused and great with people.You'll ideally have:2+ years' HR experienceStrong knowledge of HR practice, employee relations and employment legislationExperience in an internal HR or consultancy environmentExcellent communication, listening and questioning skillsThe confidence to build relationships with clients and advise managersA practical and commercially focused approach to problem solvingStrong organisation and attention to detailCIPD qualified or willing to work towards the qualificationA genuine interest in developing your HR and consultancy careerFull driving licence and access to a car – essentialWhy Consider It?This is a great opportunity to move into consultancy and significantly broaden your HR experience. Rather than being focused on one organisation, you'll work with a diverse client base, giving you exposure to different sectors, cultures, business challenges and HR environments.You'll join an established team of 60+ HR, Health & Safety and Talent Development specialists, with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career.Interested?If you're ready to take your HR career in a new direction and are looking for an opportunity to build your consultancy experience in Edinburgh, we'd love to hear from you.
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan