Private Banking & Wealth Management - Practice Lead

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Practice Lead for its Private Banking and Wealth Management division. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of recruitment experience in this sector and will be responsible for building and leading the desk from inception. You will recruit for senior roles and develop client relationships across London and beyond. The role offers autonomy and a chance to significantly impact the market. Competitive salary with senior-level package.

Benefits

Genuine autonomy

Access to warm clients from day one

Senior sponsorship

Global reach

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Private Banking or Wealth Management recruitment.
• Track record of successful 360 delivery.
• Ability to build a practice from inception.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Private Banking & Wealth Management desk.
• Influence strategy and shape long-term practice.
• Recruit senior roles including Private Bankers and Investment Advisors.
• Drive full 360 recruitment processes.
• Grow a high-value client network.

Skills

Private Banking recruitment

Wealth Management recruitment

360 recruitment delivery

Client network development

Job description

Private Banking & Wealth Management - Practice Lead

Gravitas Group – London (UK-wide flexibility)

Salary DOE with senior-level package

Are you an experienced Private Banking or Wealth Management recruiter looking for the autonomy to help build and shape a brand-new market for our UK offices?

Gravitas Group is seeking a Practice Lead to establish and grow our Private Banking & Wealth Management desk.

Private Banking & Wealth Management - The Opportunity

Reporting directly to Simon Ackland, you will have the chance to help develop the market strategy while leveraging warm relationships already secured with top-tier institutions.

Gravitas already has successful and top performing Private Banking and Wealth Management Teams in Hong Kong and Singapore – now we want to replicate the same success in the UK…

That is where you come in!

Private Banking & Wealth Management - What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and leading the Private Banking & Wealth Management desk from inception.
• Operating as a true partner to the business, influencing strategy and shaping a long‑term practice.
• Recruiting senior roles including but not limited to Private Bankers / Client Advisors, Trust & Wealth Planning practitioners, Investment Advisors and Front Office Wealth Management supporting roles.
• Driving full 360 recruitment processes—developing new relationships, delivering high‑quality mandates, and closing senior‑level placements.
• Growing a high‑value client network across London, the UK, Europe, and beyond.

About You

You will have :

• 5+ years’ experience in Private Banking / Wealth Management recruitment (trust, wealth planning, private client strongly preferred)
• A track record of 360 delivery
• Appetite to build something from inception where you will take ownership and be a genuine partner alongside Simon
• A London network (you may be based anywhere in the UK, provided you can travel for regular client meetings)

Why Join Gravitas?

• Build your own practice with genuine autonomy and senior sponsorship
• Access to warm clients from day one – no cold start
• Partner with a highly skilled leader who will support your growth and act as a true partner
• Global reach with links to Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Europe
• A chance to create a long‑term, high‑impact division within a global business recognised for its award‑winning Business Support function, learning & development opportunities and entrepreneurial mindset.

We’re looking for someone driven by opportunity – who wants to grow something meaningful and be recognised for it.

How to Apply

Get in touch with Ryan Sullivan on [e-mail] for more information or to schedule a confidential introduction.