*Head of Family Office, Central London, circa 200K £££*

Silver and Bow; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity awaits a seasoned professional to lead a prestigious family office in Central London. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial affairs, HR, and property interests with strategic insight and discretion. The ideal candidate will possess extensive family office experience and a strong legal or financial background, ensuring the family’s interests are protected while fostering a high-performing team. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the family's vision and achieving their goals. If you are ready to make a significant impact within a supportive and loyal framework, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive family office experience with strong legal or financial background.
• Ability to develop long-term strategic plans aligned with family’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow, budgeting, and oversee HR and payroll.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing team to support family goals.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Academic Background

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to step into the role of Head of Family Office for an UHNW principal based in Central London. This pivotal position involves leading an established family office, overseeing financial affairs, HR, and property interests with strategic insight and discretion. The ideal candidate will bring extensive family office experience, coupled with a strong legal or financial background.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Cash flow management, planning and budgeting
2. HR and Payroll
3. Governance
4. Recruiting, developing and retaining a high performing team to support the family’s goals
5. Establishing and managing relationships with key contacts and external professionals
6. Oversight of legal matters, liaising with lawyers, ensuring the family’s interests are protected
7. Strategic oversight, developing and executing plans which align with the family’s vision

Requirements:

1. Strong financial acumen
2. Leadership and management skills
3. Exceptional soft skills – effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate dynamics and build trust.
4. Strategic thinking – capacity to develop and execute long term plans aligned with the family’s vision
5. Cultural fit – a strong alignment with the family’s values and overall ethos
6. Family office experience, committed to a long term relationship based on loyalty, trust and discretion
7. Relevant academic background
8. Well acquainted with London with a strong book of relevant contacts

Job ref: SB1842