Director, Private Wealth: Governance & Growth Leader

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director in the Private Wealth sector to provide strategic leadership and governance oversight across a portfolio of private client and fiduciary structures. This is a full-time, permanent role with board-level responsibility and client relationship leadership.

You will work with regulators and senior stakeholders to shape the business, drive operational excellence, and uphold the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and service

Qualifications

• 15+ years in trust, company admin, fiduciary services, with board-level exposure.
• Professionally qualified (STEP/CGI-ICSA) with technical trust, company law, and tax knowledge.
• Experience as Director/Trustee with regulator expectations and governance responsibilities.
• Strong commercial, risk management, and leadership capabilities for regulated businesses.

Responsibilities

• Act as Director on client entities and fiduciary structures with governance responsibilities.
• Provide strategic oversight ensuring robust governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise clients on complex decisions, safeguarding long-term interests.
• Lead governance forums and influence strategy and risk committees.
• Sponsor strategic projects and drive operational excellence and change.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Maintain relationships with regulators and advisers while upholding reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

STEP/CGI-ICSA qualification

Job description

Itchyfeet in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director in the Private Wealth sector to provide strategic leadership and governance oversight across a portfolio of private client and fiduciary structures. This is a full-time, permanent role with board-level responsibility and client relationship leadership.

You will work with regulators and senior stakeholders to shape the business, drive operational excellence, and uphold the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and service