Senior Manager - AIFM

Broadgate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadgate is seeking an AIFM Senior Manager based in London to lead the build-out and ongoing development of the AIFM function. The role focuses on fund oversight, risk governance, and regulatory compliance while fostering client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience within AIFM structures and demonstrable skills in fund oversight processes. This key role supports the growth of a regulated platform, ensuring operational excellence in fund management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working within AIFM, AIFMD, or alternative investment fund structures.
• Demonstrable experience in fund oversight and risk management.
• Exposure to client-facing roles with experience in fund launches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the AIFM operating model.
• Take ownership of fund oversight activities, including portfolio monitoring.
• Ensure robust regulatory compliance and oversee Annex IV reporting.

Skills

Fund oversight

Risk management

Valuation governance

Delegation oversight

Client relationship management

Job description

AIFM Senior Manager

We are exclusively working with a London-based client in the fund services and investment platform space who has recently established a regulated AIFM. They are now looking to appoint an AIFM Senior Manager to lead the build‑out and ongoing development of the AIFM function, taking ownership of its operating model, governance framework, and oversight processes as the platform scales.

This is a key role sitting at the centre of a growing regulated platform, with responsibility across fund oversight, risk, valuation governance, and client delivery within alternative investment fund structures.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the AIFM operating model, including governance, control framework, and oversight structures across the platform.
• Take ownership of fund oversight activities, including delegation arrangements, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing assessment of third‑party service providers.
• Oversee risk management and valuation governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with AIFMD, IPEV guidelines, and internal policies.
• Ensure robust regulatory compliance, including oversight of Annex IV reporting, FCA requirements, and ongoing regulatory engagement.
• Act as a key client and intermediary contact, supporting client relationship management and business development across fund and corporate structures.
• Contribute to the development of scalable fund platform solutions, including onboarding processes for new managers and structuring support.
• Support operational resilience and oversight of key outsourced providers including administrators, depositaries, and investment managers.
• Work closely with senior leadership to drive the growth and commercial performance of the AIFM and wider platform.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience working within AIFM, AIFMD, or alternative investment fund structures, ideally within fund administration, ManCo, or platform environments.
• Demonstrable experience in fund oversight, risk management, valuation governance, and delegation oversight within alternative investment funds.
• Exposure to client‑facing roles and/or business development, with experience supporting fund launches or emerging manager platforms preferred.