Associate Director - Investment Firms

Associate Director - Investment Firms

London | Hybrid | Investment Management & Regulatory Advisory

Overview

Cosegic's Investment Firms practice is growing. We advise investment managers, private markets firms, brokers and capital markets participants on FCA and SEC regulatory obligations, prudential frameworks and complex compliance challenges. This role is for someone who wants to lead client relationships, shape regulatory strategy and help build a high‑performing practice.

The Opportunity

• Lead client engagements across a portfolio of investment firms
• Provide senior regulatory advice covering FCA and SEC obligations
• Oversee compliance monitoring programmes, audits and remediation activity
• Support authorisations, Variations of Permission, Change in Control and registrations
• Provide strategic insight to senior stakeholders and boards

Additional Responsibilities

• Build, develop and own your client book
• Identify commercial opportunities and support service-line growth
• Contribute to thought leadership and consulting methodology
• Mentor Consultants and support team development

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting investment firms gained in consultancy, professional services, industry or a supervisory environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across FCA regulatory frameworks including MiFID, AIFMD, SMCR and the Investment Firm Prudential Regime.
• Commercial awareness, leadership capability and confidence operating at senior stakeholder level are essential.

Why Join

• You will work directly with CEOs, COOs, CCOs, SMFs and boards influencing how investment firms interpret and respond to regulatory change.
• At Cosegic, we support 800+ firms across the financial services sector. Our Investment Firms practice combines deep technical expertise with practical delivery, helping clients navigate complex regulation while achieving commercial objectives.
• If you want to lead client relationships, develop a practice and grow your own profile, this is that platform.

Benefits and Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working from our London, Cannon Street office
• Ability to work from abroad (up to 21 working days per year)
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Unlimited one-to-one coaching with MoreHappi Coaching
• Employee Benefits Platform, including Cycle to Work Scheme and Pluxe Card
• Tusker Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling sessions)
• Pension Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering, fundraising and fun company events

Job Details

This is a full-time, permanent role worked Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis (2 days/week at home and 3 days/week in the office). There is currently no deadline to apply; applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis and the role will close once the right candidate has been found. We only accept applicant CVs from individuals who have the right to work in the UK.