Associate Director- Risk (Financial Advisory)

Stonebridge Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director to join their Risk & Quality Management team. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead risk and compliance initiatives across a diverse range of financial advisory services. You will collaborate with international deal teams, providing expert guidance on regulatory matters and driving quality improvements. With a competitive salary and a focus on personal development, this position is perfect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a growing team and contribute to major financial projects globally.

Benefits

28 days of holiday entitlement

Tailored personal development programs

Enhanced family leave policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Regular social and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Strong background in client-facing financial advisory roles.
• Knowledge of UK insolvency processes and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and policies.

Skills

Financial Advisory

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Client Engagement

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Associate Director- Risk (Financial Advisory)

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Delivery Lead | Corporate Finance and M&A | Debt Advisory | Restructuring and Insolvency | Advisory | Executive/Partner Search | Retained Search

Associate Director – Risk & Quality (Financial Advisory)

Location: London

We are partnering with a leading global advisory firm to appoint an Associate Director to join their Risk & Quality Management team within their Financial Advisory division. This is a key role offering the opportunity to work at the heart of risk, compliance, and quality improvement across a broad suite of financial advisory services.

The Role:

• Act as a trusted advisor to deal teams across the UK and internationally
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and engagement risk management
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, policies, and standard templates
• Collaborate with legal on contracting matters
• Contribute to internal and external quality reviews

Candidate Profile:

• Strong background in client-facing financial advisory (restructuring, M&A, forensic, debt advisory, valuations, modelling, or corporate finance)
• Experience with large, cross-border engagements is an advantage
• Knowledge of UK insolvency processes is beneficial
• Familiarity with risk management and contracting in professional services
• Good working knowledge of the ICAEW Code of Ethics
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as FCA, DFSA, or FINRA is advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Our client offers a competitive base salary with a discretionary bonus, 28 days of holiday entitlement, tailored personal development and learning programmes, enhanced family leave policies, wellbeing initiatives like cycle to work schemes, and regular social, cultural, and charitable activities fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team where your expertise in risk and quality will impact major financial advisory projects globally. To learn more or arrange a confidential discussion, contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

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