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  • Senior Vol Trader
    Senior Portfolio Manager - Systematic Volatility Trading - Hedge Fund London ยฃ - Market Leading on Comp and Pay Out Do you have experience in managing a portfolio with a Volatility trading...
    Salary
    ยฃ - Market Leading on Comp and Pay Out
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Global Macro PM
    Senior Portfolio Manager - Global Macro - Hedge Fund London - Market Leading on Comp and Pay Out Do you have experience in managing a portfolio with a Global Macro trading strategy? Do you work for...
    Salary
    ยฃ - Market Leading on Comp and Pay Out
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Senior Pensions Implementation Technician
    ๐’๐ž๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ -ย  UK Wide If you're a technological wiz...
    Salary
    ยฃ60000 - ยฃ80000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Assistant Private Banker
    Are you passionate about private banking and building strong client relationships? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Private Banker to join one of the UKโ€™s most prestigious...
    Salary
    ยฃ48000 - ยฃ52000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Paraplanner - Global Wealth Manager, NW London
    We are working with the NW London office of a high profile, global wealth management firm, who are looking to appoint a Paraplanner to their team. This role is client facing, getting involved in...
    Salary
    ยฃ45000 - ยฃ60000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Financial Planner (IFA) - Basingstoke
    We are working on an exclusive mandate with a culturally distinct, mid-sized IFA firm, who are on a significant growth trajectory, and are seeking a new Financial Planner for their Basingstoke office....
    Salary
    Competitive basic salary plus generous formulaic bonus structure - 6 figure earnings potential
    Location(s)
    South East
    Type
    Permanent

BWD Salary Calculator

Salary benchmarking is one of the biggest requests we receive; candidates looking to understand their value and clients seeking to benchmark certain roles.

Constructed from up to date and accurate market data, our bespoke calculator looks at some of the nuances of qualifications, experience, fee income, and client segmentation to give you the most accurate guide on the market.

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Financial planners typically gain a 20% uplift when moving roles through BWD

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Paraplanners typically gain a 17% uplift when moving roles through BWD

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ยฃ per annum
Actuarial staff typically gain a 22% uplift when moving roles through BWD

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ยฃ per annum
Pensions Admin staff typically gain a 17% uplift when moving roles through BWD
Our salary calculator is designed to be a guide. For more information specific to you, please book a call with one of our trusted consultants.

About Us

At BWD, you're working with recruitment experts who just get it. Our agency is filled with genuine, good people who know financial services - and love what they do.

Weโ€™re devoted to our candidates, giving them unparalleled support throughout their careers to find their next step and peace of mind knowing we deeply understand their industry.

With an impressive database of live candidates weโ€™re already talking to and a โ€œdo the right thingโ€ attitude, our clients can rely on our knowledge and expertise to consistently deliver perfect-match financial services talent.

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BWD IN THE KNOW Podcast

BWD IN THE KNOW will explore and delve into critical topics such as DE&I, culture, AI, market changes, trends and future planning. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of market trends, hear real-life success stories, and get practical advice on navigating the everchanging job market. 

Key features of our podcast:

  • Expert Interviews: Renowned experts in the financial services arena, including senior management, actuaries, pension specialists, wealth managers, and investment professionals, will share their expertise and experiences.
  • Panel Discussions: Engaging panels will convene to discuss hot topics ranging from DE&I initiatives in financial services to cultural shifts, market changes, and recent industry developments.
  • Recruitment Insights: Our very own BWD consultants will provide valuable insights into the recruitment landscape, highlighting the latest trends, job market analysis, and essential tips for job seekers and employers.

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Our Services

  • BWD Adapt

    Adapt is our fast and cost-effective hiring solution on a contingent basis (no placement, no fee). 


  • BWD Engage

    Engage is a service designed to deliver you the best talent. We go deeper into the market to identify exceptional candidates. Our clients rely on us to focus on the best talent, not just the best available.

  • BWD Partner

    Need multiple hires? We develop a short-term hiring strategy, delivering the talent you need, within a specified timeframe.

  • BWD Demand

    Demand is our solution designed specifically for temporary and contract hires. No matter how complex the projects are, we have the experience and network.

  • BWD Intel

    Want specific market intelligence? We offer real-time data analysis that reflects trends in the industry.

  • BWD M&A

    An independent service dedicated to helping IFA and Wealth businesses aiming to sell.

BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2023/24

BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2023/24

Our independent survey gathered data from over 550 professionals including Financial Advisers, Business Development Managers (BDMs), Paraplanners and Compliance Professionals, all completed via an online, confidential questionnaire in January 2024.


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BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2023/24

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  • Investec
  • Barclays
  • Mercer
  • Zurich
  • BNY Mellon
  • XPS
  • Wesleyan
  • Buck
  • Tilney
  • Isio
  • Deloitte
  • Punter
  • Schroders
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