Private Client Services Lead - Associate Director

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom, United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Recruitment is partnering with a leading independent professional services firm in the UK to appoint an Associate Director focused on fiduciary leadership and client relationships. You will guide a portfolio of high-value private client and corporate accounts and collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth and service excellence.

The role blends client relationship management, people leadership, business development, and governance, with a strong emphasis on delivering bespoke

Qualifications

• Extensive trust and company administration experience with fiduciary responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
• Operate at board and executive level with commercial acumen and strong leadership skills.
• Professional qualification such as STEP or ICSA; substantial experience in the trust and fiduciary sector.
• Thorough understanding of trust company business, corporate structures, governance, compliance, and industry best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture a portfolio of high-value private client and corporate relationships, ensuring service excellence and risk controls.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.
• Lead and develop teams, providing coaching and performance management, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Oversee operational delivery, governance, and compliance to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and professional intermediaries, supporting complex structures and bespoke fiduciary solutions.
• Contribute to business development activities and strategic decision‑making to drive sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

STEP or ICSA

Job description

Select Recruitment is partnering with a leading independent professional services firm in the UK to appoint an Associate Director focused on fiduciary leadership and client relationships. You will guide a portfolio of high-value private client and corporate accounts and collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth and service excellence.

The role blends client relationship management, people leadership, business development, and governance, with a strong emphasis on delivering bespoke