Private Banking Recruitment in London
Global financial centre with dense UHNW concentration, family office ecosystem, and institutional adjacency across credit, alts and markets.
London, UKCurrency: GBP
Hiring Pulse
- Onshore UK books with provable wallet share and references lead processes.
- EMEA/North America dual-coverage backgrounds valued on global platforms.
- Strong advisory/DPM penetration and lending capability differentiate senior hires.
Regulatory Must-Haves
- FCA fit & proper; UK suitability/PROD rules
- Cross-border within EEA under local regimes (no EU passporting)
- KYC/AML with strong Source-of-Wealth evidence
Typical Senior PB Compensation (GBP)
| Level | Base | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Mid RM | GBP 95,000–140,000 | 30–80% |
| Senior RM | GBP 140,000–250,000 | 30–100% |
| Team Lead | GBP 200,000–320,000 | 40–120% |
Indicative; varies by platform tier, coverage, and revenue/portability profile.
London ecosystem
Family officesPE/HF adjacencyCredit & structured lendingGlobal platformsAlts access