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Private Banking Recruiter in London

Senior RMs and Desk Heads covering UK onshore, Non-Dom and international UHNW.

London remains a strategic hub for ultra-high-net-worth families, single-family offices and international entrepreneurs despite tax changes and regulatory complexity. The most competitive platforms blend high-touch advisory, alternatives access and strong cross-border capabilities.

  • Senior RMs with GBP 150m–400m+ portable AUM across UK onshore and international clients.
  • Desk Heads for UHNW, Family Office and International Wealth franchises.
  • Moves between global US platforms, Swiss banks and UK domestic private banks.
  • Advice on UK Non-Dom changes, booking-centre strategy and long-term mobility (Geneva, Zurich, Dubai, Singapore).

Market snapshot – London, UK

In London, hiring managers are emphasising advisory quality, alternatives penetration and cross-border coordination as much as raw AUM. Fee pressure and regulatory scrutiny mean banks want seasoned bankers who can evidence durable, multi-year revenues and clean portability.

Main booking centres

  • London booking centre
  • Geneva & Zurich
  • Jersey / Channel Islands
  • Dubai & Singapore

Desks we cover

  • UK onshore HNW / UHNW
  • Non-Dom & international professionals
  • Family Offices & entrepreneurs
  • Global NRI / international wealth

Indicative compensation – London

Ranges in GBP, based on recent mandates and offer letters. Exact packages depend on platform, role design and P&L.

Senior RM (8–12y, strong book)
Base: GBP 170k – 250k
Bonus: 40% – 100% of base
Typical total: ≈ GBP 240k – 500k+
Desk Head / Team Lead
Base: GBP 210k – 300k
Bonus: 60% – 120% of base
Typical total: ≈ GBP 330k – 650k+
Market Head / Business Head
Base: GBP 260k – 380k
Bonus: 80% – 150% of base
Typical total: ≈ GBP 470k – 950k+

Source: Executive Partners market conversations with hiring managers, 2024–2025. Not a guarantee of future offers.

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Methodology based on verified mandates, offer letters and compensation discussions with hiring managers.

Work with a specialist London recruiter

Executive Partners is an executive search boutique focused on Private Banking & Wealth Management. From London, we support senior hires across onshore UK and key booking centres worldwide.

  • • Senior RMs, Desk Heads & Market Leaders
  • • Discreet outreach to target platforms
  • • AUM portability & booking-centre fit assessment
  • • Compensation benchmarking for your next move