Director Distribution Compliance - Asset Management

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

Job summary

A prominent global asset manager is seeking a Director for International Distribution Governance. This senior role involves overseeing compliance and governance across multiple jurisdictions, developing frameworks for financial promotions, and managing a small international team, all within a hybrid working model. The position offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits, making it ideal for experienced professionals looking to shape regulatory oversight while maintaining work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous bonus

Strong pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• VP/Director level experience in asset management compliance, governance, or regulatory oversight.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU regulatory requirements for product distribution and marketing.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations into practical frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory and governance oversight for non-UK/US distribution activity across global markets.
• Develop frameworks for financial promotions and product governance.
• Act as the chair for a governance committee focused on international policy oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory oversight

Risk judgement

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

VP/Director level experience in asset management compliance

Job description

Director Distribution Compliance - Asset Management, slough

Client:

twenty84

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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.

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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.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom