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  • Wealth Manager - London
    A well established Private Bank is currently in search of a Wealth Manager to join their London based team. Renowned for their client-centric approach, this firm offers a premier investment...
    Salary
    £70000 - £130000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Pricing Analyst/AVP - Property Reinsurance
    BWD Search & Selection are recruiting for a Pricing Analyst to join a leading reinsurance firm based in London. This is an excellent team and forward-thinking business where you will join a that...
    Salary
    £45000 - £55000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Pricing Actuary, Property Insurance
    Pricing Actuary, Property Insurance (Start-up Opportunity) Base comp up to $180k + equity in the company. The company is a start-up that's having a real impact on the property insurance market in...
    Salary
    Base comp up to $180k + equity in the company
    Location(s)
    North America
    Type
    Permanent
  • Pricing Actuary, Property Insurance
    Pricing Actuary, Property Insurance (Start-up Opportunity) Location: Austin, Texas (will consider fully remote as well) Base comp up to $180k + equity in the company. The company is a start-up...
    Salary
    Base comp up to $180k + equity in the company
    Location(s)
    North America
    Type
    Permanent
  • Pricing Actuary, Property Insurance
    Pricing Actuary, Property Insurance (Start-up Opportunity) Location: Kansas City Metropolitan Area (will consider fully remote as well) Base comp up to $180k + equity in the company. The company...
    Salary
    Base comp up to $180k + equity in the company
    Location(s)
    North America
    Type
    Permanent
  • Senior Corporate Actuary
    📢 HOT JOB: Senior Corporate Pensions Actuary: £120k to £185k, plus generous bonus (London/Hybrid)   Exciting opportunity for an experienced and energetic, qualified pensions actuary to help...
    Salary
    £130000 - £185000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    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). 


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    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.

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    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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