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  • Investment Actuary - Fiduciary Management
    🔥   HOT JOB ALERT: INVESTMENT ACTUARY (FIDUCIARY MANAGER) A fantastic opportunity for an Investment Actuary to join this successful and growing Fiduciary Manager, leading and growing their...
    Salary
    Competitive
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Financial Planner - Dorset/Wiltshre
    A rapidly expanding national IFA firm are currently seeking a Financial Planner in the Dorset/Wiltshire region to take over an established client base. You will take over significant recurring income...
    Salary
    £60000 - £70000 per annum
    Location(s)
    South West
    Type
    Permanent
  • Home based Financial Planner - National IFA, client base provided
    A rapidly expanding national IFA firm are currently seeking a Financial Planner in the Dorset/Wiltshire region to take over an established client base.  You will take over significant recurring...
    Salary
    £60000 - £70000 per annum
    Location(s)
    South West
    Type
    Permanent
  • Head of Risk Settlement
    🔥   HOT JOB ALERT: HEAD OF RISK SETTLEMENT (DB MASTER TRUST) An exciting, newly-created, role to lead the End Game proposition for this thriving, multi-billion, DB Master Trust. ...
    Salary
    £120000 - £140000 per annum, Benefits: Very generous benefits
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Acquisition Development Administrator - Chartered IFA firm
    A National Chartered IFA firm are looking to expand their Acquisitions Team, with the appointment of an Acquisition Development Administrator. The role will involve working closely with, and...
    Salary
    Competitive
    Location(s)
    South East
    Type
    Permanent
  • Financial Planner - Top 20 Accountancy Firm, SW London/Surrey
    The independent Financial Planning division of a high profile, Top 20 Accountancy firm are looking to hire a Financial Planner to their office on the SW London/Surrey border. Working closely with a...
    Salary
    £70000 - £80000 per annum
    Location(s)
    South East
    Type
    Permanent

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Salary benchmarking is one of the biggest requests we receive; candidates looking to understand their value and clients seeking to benchmark certain roles.

Constructed from up to date and accurate market data, our bespoke calculator looks at some of the nuances of qualifications, experience, fee income, and client segmentation to give you the most accurate guide on the market.

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About Us

At BWD, you're working with recruitment experts who just get it. Our agency is filled with genuine, good people who know financial services - and love what they do.

We’re devoted to our candidates, giving them unparalleled support throughout their careers to find their next step and peace of mind knowing we deeply understand their industry.

With an impressive database of live candidates we’re already talking to and a “do the right thing” attitude, our clients can rely on our knowledge and expertise to consistently deliver perfect-match financial services talent.

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We’re passionate about removing barriers for disadvantaged candidates and driving positive change within the financial services recruitment sector, not just through our words: but with our actions - all while helping our clients to do the same. 

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Our Services

  • BWD Adapt

    Adapt is our fast and cost-effective hiring solution on a contingent basis (no placement, no fee). 


  • BWD Engage

    Engage is a service designed to deliver you the best talent. Offering a 12-month full rebate on all placements demonstrates our confidence.

  • BWD Partner

    Need multiple hires? We develop a short-term hiring strategy, delivering the talent you need, within a specified timeframe.

  • BWD Demand

    Demand is our solution designed specifically for temporary and contract hires. No matter how complex the projects are, we have the experience and network.

  • BWD Intel

    Want specific market intelligence? We offer real-time data analysis that reflects trends in the industry.

  • BWD M&A

    An independent service dedicated to helping IFA and Wealth businesses aiming to sell.

BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2023/24

BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2023/24

Our independent survey gathered data from over 550 professionals including Financial Advisers, Business Development Managers (BDMs), Paraplanners and Compliance Professionals, all completed via an online, confidential questionnaire in January 2024.


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BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2023/24

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