Associate Director, HR Regulatory Oversight Lead

About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 26 October 2026                                                                                                                      Title                 Associate Director, HR Regulatory Oversight Lead Department       HR Regulatory Oversight Location          Kingswood, Surrey and London Reports To       Director, CPO Governance Level                Level 7     We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.   We want you to question and challenge us. That’s how your skills will grow. And your career will too. All across our business there are experts to learn from, possibilities to explore and new opportunities to take. So join our HR Regulatory Oversight team and feel free to explore.   As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and  would  welcome  a  conversation  with  you  if  you  feel  you  might  benefit  from  any  reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.     About your team   HR Enablement ensures the Chief People & Corporate Affairs Office is aligned to the wider business strategy and set up to deliver its multi-year priorities. The team plays a central role in coordinating the strategic activity that enables HR to operate effectively across the business, bringing together change and innovation, people data and insights, talent services, strategic planning, governance, reporting, and other associated oversight activities.   As part of HR Enablement, HR Regulatory Oversight (HRRO) plays a critical role in enabling a globally regulated asset management business to meet its regulatory obligations with confidence. The team provides specialist oversight of personal accountability, fitness and propriety, knowledge and competence, conduct, and regulatory remuneration requirements, supporting employees across the UK, Europe and APAC. Through a focus on consistency, accuracy and regulatory excellence, HRRO helps ensure robust compliance with local requirements while fostering high standards of governance and professional integrity.   Operating across the UK, India and China, the team is evolving into a globally integrated, cross-trained model aligned to key business pillars. This transformation is strengthening the team's regulatory expertise, creating greater resilience and flexibility, and enhancing support for stakeholders around the world. By simplifying and standardising processes, investing in systems and management information, and accelerating knowledge sharing and cross-training, HRRO is building a scalable, future-ready operating model that delivers greater efficiency, insight and value across the organisation.   About your role The Associate Director is a senior leadership role within HR Regulatory Oversight (HRRO), reporting to the Director, CPO Governance. The role is responsible for understanding, improving and implementing a sustainable, efficient and well-controlled operating model. The successful candidate will provide visible team leadership of a small team across three locations who support multiple jurisdictions and business pillars, driving regulatory expertise, consistency and alignment of global processes while ensuring compliance with local requirements.   Partnering with Compliance and senior business leaders, the Associate Director will translate regulatory requirements into effective operational practices and governance arrangements. The role will