Regulatory Affairs Account Director, Global Advisory Firm, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Account Director. In this role, you will advise senior clients, manage key projects, and guide junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have strong regulatory expertise and be proactive in a collaborative team environment. This position involves significant client interaction and strategic influence in regulatory and political outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulator, government department, or advisory role focused on regulatory issues.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver under pressure.
• Understanding of business, finance, and politics, with a passion for regulation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proof, and edit client materials ensuring accuracy.
• Manage multiple client projects, meeting deadlines.
• Support and mentor executives and assistants within client teams.

Skills

Strong knowledge of business, regulation, and current affairs in UK and European markets

Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Client-focused mindset

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Account Director to join a leading global advisory firm. This role suits someone with strong regulatory expertise who is ready to work on high-stakes issues across business, government, and policy. You will advise senior clients, manage key projects, and guide junior colleagues while shaping strategies that influence regulatory and political outcomes.

Key Responsibilities for Regulatory Affairs Account Director

• Draft, proof, and edit client materials to the highest standard, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Manage multiple client projects, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.

• Support, mentor, and guide executives and assistants within client teams.

• Develop expertise across different industry sectors and advisory areas.

• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, government officials, and colleagues.

• Strengthen your advisory voice through research, experience, and market awareness.

• Contribute to a collaborative, professional, and development-focused team culture.

Key Requirements for Regulatory Affairs Account Director

• Strong knowledge of business, regulation, and current affairs in UK and European markets.

• Experience in a regulator, government department, or advisory role focused on regulatory issues.

• Understanding of business, finance, and politics with a passion for regulation and public affairs.

• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills to translate complex insights into clear advice.

• Proven ability to manage projects, balance priorities, and deliver under pressure.

• Proactive, curious, and client-focused with outstanding attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills to build networks and trusted stakeholder relationships.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

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