Associate Partner - Private Banking And Wealth Management

E‑Frontiers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synpulse is seeking an Associate Partner in London to lead client delivery and drive revenue growth across the UK private banking and wealth management sector. You will originate new business, nurture senior client relationships and oversee end-to-end transformation programmes in a boutique, collaborative setting.

The role requires a strong industry network, commercial acumen and a proven track record of selling high-value consulting engagements, with London hybrid working as part of the package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in consulting or senior roles within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MSc or professional qualifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow strategic client accounts with revenue targets and profitability.
• Develop long-term client roadmaps and position as partner of choice.
• Originate new business through UK private banking and wealth management networks.
• Provide executive oversight for complex, multi-stream transformation programmes.
• Set direction for engagement teams and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationship

Business development

Transformation programmes

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/ MSc bonus

Tools

Core banking systems

Wealth tech ecosystems

Job description

Associate Partner - Private Banking and Wealth Management

London Hybrid

Permanent

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As an Associate Partner - Private Banking and Wealth Management within the UK Banking Advisory practice, you will operate as a senior leader with full accountability for client delivery, account growth and business development across the private banking and wealth management sector.

You will lead complex engagements end-to-end while simultaneously developing strategic client relationships, originating new business and expanding footprint in the UK market.

Internally, you will play a critical role in shaping the practice, developing talent and reinforcing culture as a high-performing boutique consultancy.

This role is suited to senior professionals with a strong industry network, commercial mindset and proven track record of delivering and selling high-value consulting engagements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Account Leadership & Revenue Ownership

• Own and grow strategic client accounts, with accountability for revenue targets and profitability.
• Develop long-term client roadmaps and position as a partner of choice.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and expansion across services and capabilities.
• Build durable relationships with senior decision-makers across business, operations and technology functions.
• Oversee account governance, satisfaction and retention.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Originate new business through an established network within UK private banking and wealth management.
• Lead the full sales life cycle: opportunity shaping, proposal development, negotiation and closing.
• Establish new client accounts and nurture them into sustainable revenue streams.
• Represent Synpulse externally through industry forums, events and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to bring broader capabilities to UK opportunities.

Client Delivery & Executive Engagement

• Provide executive oversight and leadership for complex, multi-stream transformation programmes.
• Ensure engagements deliver measurable client value while meeting quality, timeline and commercial expectations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including C-suite and business heads.
• Intervene on critical issues, manage delivery risk and ensure successful outcomes across the portfolio.
• Sponsor and guide engagement teams to maintain delivery excellence.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Set direction and priorities for engagement teams, allocating work across Managers, Senior Consultants and Consultants.
• Act as a Career Advisor, mentoring and coaching colleagues to support performance and career progression.
• Build leadership capability within the UK practice through sponsorship and development of future leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Practice & Organisational Contribution

• Contribute to the strategic growth of the UK office, including capability development and market positioning.
• Help define priority sectors, offerings and investment areas.
• Support recruitment of high-calibre talent aligned to practice needs.
• Act as a role model for Synpulse values and leadership behaviours.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience & Track Record

• 10+ years' experience in consulting and/or senior roles within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MA) or professional qualifications are a bonus.
• Demonstrable experience in private banking and/or wealth management.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes end-to-end.
• Strong experience managing senior stakeholders and complex organisational environments.
• Demonstrated success in originating and closing consulting opportunities.

Commercial & Client Leadership

• Established network within UK private banking and wealth management highly desirable.
• Strong ability to translate client challenges into commercially viable engagements.
• Experience owning revenue targets, account growth and pipeline development.
• Credibility to operate at executive level and influence strategic decisions.

Domain & Technical Understanding

• Deep understanding of private banking and wealth management business models, operating structures and regulatory landscape.
• Experience across key transformation themes such as operating model redesign, digital enablement, client life cycle transformation or efficiency programmes.
• Familiarity with core banking and wealth technology ecosystems is highly advantageous.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Highly independent, entrepreneurial and outcome-driven.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to balance delivery, sales, people leadership and practice development.
• Collaborative mindset aligned with a boutique, team-oriented culture.
• Passion for developing others through coaching and mentorship.