Startup Opportunity – Launch a Financial Services Firm in the UK with Hamilton Bradshaw as Your[...]

Hamilton Bradshaw Group; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Bradshaw Group is offering a unique co-founder opportunity for a seasoned financial services professional in the UK. This role is designed for a candidate seeking to launch their own firm with the backing of a reputable private equity firm. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in financial services, a strong client network, and a desire to grow a sustainable business with significant autonomy.

Benefits

Equity Ownership

Capital Backing

Strategic Guidance

Brand & Market Positioning Support

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in financial services.
• Strong client reputation in the UK market.
• Experience in FCA regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and operational growth.
• Develop client relationships and service offerings.
• Shape business model within financial services.

Skills

Client Development

Strategic Leadership

Financial Services Expertise

Regulatory Compliance

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

Startup Opportunity – Launch a Financial Services Firm in the UK with Hamilton Bradshaw as Your Co-Founder

Startup Opportunity – Launch a Financial Services Firm in the UK with Hamilton Bradshaw as Your Co-Founder

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Important: Applications without a pitch deck will not be reviewed. Please submit a concise and compelling pitch deck along with your LinkedIn profile.

About the Opportunity

Hamilton Bradshaw, the private equity firm founded by James Caan CBE – entrepreneur, investor, and former BBC Dragons’ Den star – is seeking a senior financial services professional to co-found a new firm in the UK.

This is not a salaried job—it’s a co-founder opportunity backed by capital, equity, and strategic partnership. Whether your ambition is to launch a boutique investment advisory, wealth management firm, or regulatory consultancy, you’ll have the autonomy to shape and scale your own business from day one—with the strength of a seasoned investor and launch platform behind you.

Why Partner with Hamilton Bradshaw?

• We partner with founders, not employees
• Founded by James Caan CBE, with 40+ years building high-growth businesses
• Backed dozens of ventures across financial services, recruitment, and legal sectors
• Access to senior-level support across finance, compliance, operations, and growth strategy
• Long-term capital and advisory support to help scale your business sustainably

Why the UK Financial Services Sector?

The UK remains a global financial hub, with strong demand across:

• Investment advisory and wealth management
• Regulatory and compliance consultancy (FCA, ESG, SMCR, AML)
• Fintech innovation and embedded finance
• Pension, insurance and savings products
• Family office and high-net-worth client services
• SME and corporate financial planning
• Capital markets, debt advisory and M&A support

Shifts in client expectations, regulatory change, and growing appetite for agile, founder-led firms present a prime opportunity to build a modern financial services brand in the UK.

Your Role as Founding Partner

As the firm’s co-founder, you will lead strategy, client development, and operational growth. Your business may specialise in:

• Wealth & Investment Advisory – For private clients, entrepreneurs, or institutional investors
• Regulatory & Compliance Consulting – FCA readiness, ESG frameworks, SMCR, AML, reporting
• Corporate Finance & Transaction Services – M&A, valuation, due diligence, and structuring
• Fintech & Innovation Advisory – Embedded finance, crypto, payments, and regulatory tech
• Private Client & Family Office Services – Succession, tax, governance, and portfolio support
• Financial Planning & Risk Management – Pensions, protection, estate planning, insurance

What We Offer

• Equity Ownership – Lead and grow a firm you co-own
• Capital Backing – To launch, build infrastructure, and hire key team members
• Strategic Guidance – Expert support across financial strategy, governance, and scaling
• Brand & Market Positioning – Support to develop a credible, professional go-to-market presence

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a UK-based senior professional who:

• Has 10+ years' experience in financial services (advisory, consulting, or leadership roles)
• Has a strong client reputation and network within the UK market
• Is FCA-regulated or familiar with the UK regulatory environment
• Has deep expertise in one or more core financial disciplines
• Is now ready to launch and scale their own business with an equity partner
• Brings a commercial, entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to building a high-integrity firm
• Ideally has led or helped grow a practice, book of business, or team in previous roles

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• Your LinkedIn profile
• Your background and expertise
• Business concept and service offering
• UK market opportunity and target clients
• Regulatory requirements (if applicable)
• Your 3-year roadmap
• Any existing traction or pipeline
• Why Hamilton Bradshaw is your chosen co-founder

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Business Development, and Finance

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