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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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

Melanie Smit

Senior Search Consultant

Riyaadh George

Recruitment Search Consultant

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Market Guide

Built with fresh insights from our international talent network, our consultants have developed this guide for anyone hoping to benchmark their salaries, align remuneration with the wider market, or learn more about the trends and challenges facing regulated businesses in Germany. Download a copy to learn more about the current shape of the accounting, risk, and compliance markets. 

LIVE JOBS

United Kingdom
M&A Finance Analyst
Location – UK Wide (Hybrid) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded M&A Finance Analyst to join a fast-paced, deal-focused environment. This role sits at the heart of the transaction lifecycle, supporting decision-making through financial modelling, valuation, and analytical insight. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, contributing to pre-deal analysis, investment cases, and post-deal performance tracking. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to deepen their exposure to M&A while operating in a high-impact, analytically driven role. The Opportunity You will play a key role in supporting transaction activity by building and maintaining financial models, analysing potential acquisitions, and contributing to strategic investment decisions. This role offers strong exposure to the full deal lifecycle, working alongside senior finance leaders and external advisors. It is particularly well suited to someone coming from a transaction services, deal advisory, or corporate finance background who is looking to further develop their M&A skill set. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and review financial models (including 3-statement models and valuations) Support valuation analysis, including DCF and scenario modelling Conduct financial and commercial analysis to support deal evaluation Assist with pre-deal screening, investment cases, and assumption validation Support due diligence review processes and analyse outputs Perform KPI, sensitivity, and scenario analysis (revenue, cost, workforce) Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, legal, tax) on deal assumptions Liaise with external advisors and stakeholders where required Support synergy assessments and post-deal performance tracking About You Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills are essential Experience within M&A, transaction services, corporate finance, or similar Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Commercially aware with the ability to interpret financial data effectively Able to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines Strong communication skills and attention to detail Team & Culture You’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team operating in a fast-moving, transaction-driven environment. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making, with a culture that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Future Growth & Development This role provides strong exposure across the M&A lifecycle and is positioned as a stepping stone into broader finance or deal-focused roles. There is clear potential to progress into more senior positions as the team and deal activity continue to grow. Why This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to: Gain hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle Work in a high-impact, analytically focused role Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic decisions Accelerate their career within a fast-paced environment Build long-term progression within M&A and finance
Riyaadh George Riyaadh George
United Kingdom
M&A Integration Finance Associate
Location – UK Wide (Hybrid) About the Role An exciting opportunity has been created for an M&A Integration Finance Associate to support post-acquisition integration activity within a growing, acquisition-driven environment. This role focuses on ensuring newly acquired businesses are successfully integrated from a finance perspective, with consistent processes, reporting, and controls. You will act as a key link between finance, integration teams, and acquired entities.The Opportunity You will play a central role in coordinating finance integration activities across multiple concurrent acquisitions. This includes supporting integration planning, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment of financial processes post-deal. This is a great opportunity for someone with finance exposure and strong coordination or project management skills who wants to build experience within M&A integration and transformation. Key Responsibilities Coordinate finance integration activities from deal close through to business-as-usual Support the development and execution of integration plans Track integration milestones, timelines, and risks Act as a bridge between finance, integration, and transformation teams Support alignment of month-end processes, reporting, and financial controls Assist with synergy tracking, cost management, and performance reporting Work closely with acquired finance teams to ensure smooth integration Support stakeholder updates and reporting on integration progress Manage multiple integration workstreams simultaneously About You Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience in project coordination, PMO, or integration-related roles Good financial literacy and understanding of finance processes Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset Team & Culture You will join a collaborative, fast-growing environment where teamwork and adaptability are key. The role offers high visibility and exposure to senior stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on working cross-functionally to deliver successful integrations. Future Growth & Development This role offers excellent exposure to M&A integration and transformation, with the opportunity to develop into more senior roles as the function evolves. It provides a strong foundation for progression into broader finance, integration, or operational leadership positions. Why This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to: Gain hands-on experience in M&A integration and transformation Work across multiple acquisitions in a dynamic environment Develop stakeholder management and project coordination skills Build a long-term career within finance and M&A Be part of a high-growth, evolving team
Riyaadh George Riyaadh George
Greater London, South East, England
Head of CDD/ EDD and Customer Screening
Head of CDD, EDD & Customer Screening London (Hybrid) We’re supporting a leading global organisation to hire a Partner-level Head of CDD, EDD & Customer Screening, responsible for leading financial crime operations and shaping strategy across a large, international business.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver the financial crime strategy across CDD, EDD, and ScreeningAct as SME on AML, sanctions, fraud, and customer riskOversee client onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring frameworksImplement and enhance systems, controls, and processesPartner with senior stakeholders to balance risk and commercial objectivesLead and develop a large, international operational teamRequirementsStrong financial crime expertise across AML, CDD, EDD, and ScreeningProven leadership experience in FCA / HMRC-regulated environmentsBackground in retail bankingExperience implementing controls, systems, and operational improvementsTrack record managing large teams and complex operationsStrong stakeholder management with ability to influence at senior levelCredible, professional, and commercially minded with strong communication skills
Georgia MasonGeorgia Mason
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Finance Assistant
Looking to build your career in finance and take the next step in a supportive, hands-on environment? This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance journey to gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio, play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate financial information and work closely with experienced accountants developing a strong foundation in core finance processes. Responsibilities include:Processing purchase invoices and supporting supplier paymentsKeeping the purchase ledger up to date and resolving any queriesCarrying out daily bank reconciliations and investigating any differencesAssisting with intercompany reconciliations and month-end checksSupporting with VAT returns and audit preparationHelping with month-end tasks alongside the Management AccountantResponding to finance queries and supporting the wider teamGetting involved in general admin and helping improve processes over time Requirements:A degree in accounting/finance or some experience in a finance role (e.g. Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant)A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and developGood attention to detail and strong organisational skillsComfortable using Excel (basic formulas, with exposure to pivot tables/VLOOKUPs being a bonus)Strong communication skills and confidence working with othersExperience with accounting systems is helpful, but not essential — full support will be provided If this sounds like a good fit, apply for a quick confidential chat.
Tyla RitchieTyla Ritchie
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Private Client Senior Manager - Ireland
In the role of Private Client Senior Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, leading on complex, advisory-led engagements while also playing a key role in developing the team and contributing to wider business growth. This is a role for someone who enjoys winning work, delivering it, developing others, and seeing the impact of their work first-hand. Responsibilities include:Lead and deliver high-quality private client advisory work across areas such as IHT, CGT, trusts, estates, and succession planningTake full ownership of client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on complex mattersBuild and maintain a strong presence in the market, identifying opportunities and generating new businessManage and oversee multiple projects, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standardTake responsibility for reviewing and signing off complex compliance work where requiredWork closely with colleagues across different teams and locations to deliver joined-up client solutionsMentor and develop junior team members, supporting their progression into advisory-focused rolesTake the lead on client engagements from initial opportunity through to delivery, billing, and ongoing relationship managementContribute to the growth and direction of the wider private client team, sharing knowledge and best practiceEstablish yourself as a trusted technical voice, both internally and externally Requirements:A strong background in private client tax within practiceProfessionally qualified (CTA, ACA/CA, ATT, STEP or similar)Proven experience delivering advisory work — not just complianceComfortable managing multiple projects and working at paceExperience leading or mentoring more junior team membersStrong communication skills and confidence working directly with clientsCommercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new opportunitiesAbility to work independently and take ownership of work from start to finishExposure to international tax matters (Desirable)Knowledge of Irish Capital Taxes (CGT/CAT) and UK interaction Would you like to know more? Get in touch with us for a confidential chat.
Tyla RitchieTyla Ritchie
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Private Client Senior Manager - Scotland
In the role of Private Client Senior Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, leading on complex, advisory-led engagements while also playing a key role in developing the team and contributing to wider business growth. This is a role for someone who enjoys winning work, delivering it, developing others, and seeing the impact of their work first-hand. Responsibilities include:Lead and deliver high-quality private client advisory work across areas such as IHT, CGT, trusts, estates, and succession planningTake full ownership of client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on complex mattersBuild and maintain a strong presence in the market, identifying opportunities and generating new businessManage and oversee multiple projects, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standardTake responsibility for reviewing and signing off complex compliance work where requiredWork closely with colleagues across different teams and locations to deliver joined-up client solutionsMentor and develop junior team members, supporting their progression into advisory-focused rolesTake the lead on client engagements from initial opportunity through to delivery, billing, and ongoing relationship managementContribute to the growth and direction of the wider private client team, sharing knowledge and best practiceEstablish yourself as a trusted technical voice, both internally and externally Requirements:A strong background in private client tax within practiceProfessionally qualified (CTA, ACA/CA, ATT, STEP or similar)Proven experience delivering advisory work — not just complianceComfortable managing multiple projects and working at paceExperience leading or mentoring more junior team membersStrong communication skills and confidence working directly with clientsCommercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new opportunitiesAbility to work independently and take ownership of work from start to finishExposure to international tax matters (Desirable)Knowledge of Irish Capital Taxes (CGT/CAT) and UK interactionWould you like to know more? Get in touch with us for a confidential chat.
Tyla RitchieTyla Ritchie
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Global Payroll Implementation Analyst
Global Payroll Implementation Analyst | up to £32,000 | Hybrid - Aberdeen Ever felt like you’ve mastered BAU payroll and are ready for something with more exposure, more variety, and a real step into global work? We’re looking for a Global Payroll Implementation Analyst to support the rollout of a major new international client across 50 locations worldwide.  This is a chance to move away from purely transactional payroll and step into a coordination and implementation-focused role, working across multiple countries, partners, and systems to help deliver smooth, accurate payroll go-lives. What you’ll be doing You’ll act as the link between clients and international payroll partners—coordinating implementation activity, supporting data collection, assisting with testing and parallel runs, and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.You’ll also support payroll operations during transition phases, helping resolve queries and ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.We’re looking for someone whoHas around 2–3 years payroll experience (UK payroll experience is fine)Is highly organised with strong attention to detailEnjoys working with data, systems, and structured processesCommunicates clearly and confidently with different stakeholdersIs interested in moving into global payroll and project-based workWhat’s in it for you?A genuine step into global payroll and international project workExposure to multi-country payrolls and cross-border stakeholdersHybrid working – typically 2 days in the office, rest flexibleStrong benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced pension, up to 33 days annual leave, life cover, and moreThe opportunity to be part of a high-profile global client rollout from the ground upReal development and mentoring to build your career in global payrollIf you’re looking for a role that takes you beyond standard payroll processing and into something more global, this is a great next step.
Amanda DolanAmanda Dolan
London, Greater London, South East, England
Senior Legal Counsel Generalist
Senior Legal Counsel (Russian-Speaking) – Generalist | Remote | Global Trading FirmA fast-moving trading firm operating across global markets is hiring a Russian-speaking senior lawyer who can advise at pace, and act as a genuine legal partner — not just a reviewer.The roleFull ownership of a broad and varied legal workload — spanning business expansion, transactional law, and a wide range of contract mattersTrusted legal voice across the business, reporting into different stakeholders depending on the project — including directly to the CEO on high-priority mattersMulti-jurisdictional remit with real ownership: you'll identify when external counsel is needed, engage them, and manage those relationships end-to-endAdvice that moves things forward — a genuine seat at the table, not a back-office functionWhat they're looking for5 years, in-house or at an international law firmMulti-jurisdictional exposure across common law and civil law systemsSharp on drafting, sharper on risk — without losing sight of commercial realityProactive, self-directed, and comfortable operating at paceAdvanced English required; Russian is a significant plusWhy this oneFully remote with flexible hours and 40 days paid leaveAccess to global offices on demandCompetitive salary with real room to growA high-autonomy role for a commercially-minded lawyer who wants international scope and the freedom to do their best work.
Annabel LovellAnnabel Lovell