Director Distribution Compliance - Asset Management

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager is seeking a Director of International Distribution Governance to oversee compliance and governance across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers high visibility, a generous salary, and hybrid working arrangements. You will lead a small team while shaping regulatory oversight in a dynamic environment, ensuring alignment with international standards.

Benefits

Generous bonus

Strong pension

Healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• VP/Director level experience in asset management compliance.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory and governance oversight for non-UK/US distribution activity.
• Develop frameworks for financial promotions and product governance.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Risk Judgement

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twenty84

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Director – International Distribution Governance (Asset Management)

£130,000 – £140,000 base + generous bonus | Hybrid (2 days in office) | Full benefits package

Location: London | Global coverage including UK, Japan, and Canada

A global asset manager is seeking a senior compliance and governance professional to lead a key role overseeing international distribution activity and product governance across multiple jurisdictions. This high-profile position offers exposure to international markets, leadership of a small regional team, and the chance to shape regulatory oversight within a growing business.

Why consider this role?

• High visibility: Join a global function at a senior leadership level.
• Variety and scope: The role is covers distribution compliance and also product governance, covering financial promotions, due diligence, regulatory frameworks, and marketing review.
• Global remit: Oversight of regional reports in the UK, Japan, and Canada.
• Excellent package: £130–140k base salary, generous bonus, strong pension, healthcare, and more.
• Hybrid working: Just 2 days in the office, with the flexibility to manage your week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory and governance oversight for non-UK/US distribution activity across global markets.
• Develop and maintain frameworks for financial promotions, marketing review, distribution oversight, and product governance.
• Act as a key advisor on international regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with global risk appetite.
• Manage a small international team, supporting day-to-day compliance, supervision, and business partnering.
• Act as the chair for a governance committee focused on international policy oversight.
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory change, risk remediation, and control enhancements.

What you’ll bring

• VP/Director level experience in asset management compliance, governance, or regulatory oversight.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU regulatory requirements for product distribution and marketing.
• Exposure to APAC / Japan desirable (not essential)
• Ability to interpret complex regulations into practical frameworks and advice.
• Experience managing international teams or stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and risk judgement skills.

This is a rare opportunity to shape global compliance governance at a high-performing asset manager while maintaining work-life balance and career growth. Apply here confidentially to learn more.