Associate Director - AIFM

Broadgate is a London-based firm operating in the fund services and investment platform space. The company has recently established a regulated Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) and is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead the build-out and ongoing development of the AIFM function. This is a senior hire that will take ownership of its operating model, governance framework, and oversight processes as the platform scales.

The Associate Director - AIFM will sit at the centre of a growing regulated platform, with responsibility spanning fund oversight, risk management, valuation governance, and client delivery within alternative investment fund structures. The role offers significant seniority and visibility, with exposure to both operational and commercial dimensions of the AIFM business.

Key responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of the AIFM operating model, including governance, control framework, and oversight structures across the platform; taking ownership of fund oversight activities, including delegation arrangements, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing assessment of third-party service providers; overseeing risk management and valuation governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with AIFMD, IPEV guidelines, and internal policies; and ensuring robust regulatory compliance, including oversight of Annex IV reporting, FCA requirements, and ongoing regulatory engagement.

The role also involves acting as a key client and intermediary contact, supporting client relationship management and business development across fund and corporate structures, contributing to the development of scalable fund platform solutions including onboarding processes for new managers and structuring support, and working closely with senior leadership to drive the growth and commercial performance of the AIFM and wider platform.

The ideal candidate will have 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, and valuation governance is essential. Familiarity with FCA regulation and AIFMD compliance is required, along with strong client-facing skills and the ability to drive commercial outcomes within a regulated business.