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  • Wealth Planner/Senior Wealth Planner - multiple hires - Private Bank
    We are working closely with a high profile Private Bank on a large expansion project that will see the hiring of c20 Wealth Planners across London and the South East. This is an exciting time in their...
    Salary
    £55000 - £100000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Risk Actuary, Life
    Risk Actuary, Life Salary: Up to £70,000 Are you a nearly qualified actuary working in life insurance with in-depth understanding of 1st and 2nd line risk? Do you want more recognition and career...
    Salary
    £0 - £70000 per annum
    Location(s)
    South East
    Type
    Permanent
  • Senior Pensions Administrator
    Are you looking for your first role within pensions and financial services? We are currently in search of pensions administrators to enhance our client’s pension programs! In this role, you will be...
    Salary
    £25000 - £38000 per annum
    Location(s)
    London
    Type
    Permanent
  • Pension Trustee Manager
    Are you working in the DB Pensions market and looking for the next step in your career? OR are you already working within the Professional Trustee market looking for a change?   BWD are working with...
    Salary
    £50000 - £70000 per annum
    Location(s)
    South West
    Type
    Permanent
  • Pension Trustee Manager
    Are you working in the DB Pensions market and looking for the next step in your career? OR are you already working within the Professional Trustee market looking for a change?   BWD are working with...
    Salary
    £50000 - £70000 per annum
    Location(s)
    West Midlands
    Type
    Permanent
  • Pension Trustee Manager
    Are you working in the DB Pensions market and looking for the next step in your career? OR are you already working within the Professional Trustee market looking for a change?   BWD are working with...
    Salary
    £50000 - £70000 per annum
    Location(s)
    North West
    Type
    Permanent

BWD Salary Calculator

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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Financial planners typically gain a 20% uplift when moving roles through BWD

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Actuarial staff typically gain a 22% uplift when moving roles through BWD

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Pensions Admin staff typically gain a 17% uplift when moving roles through BWD
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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 2022/23

BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2022/23

Our industry-renowned salary survey provides benchmark salary insights you won’t find anywhere else.


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BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2022/23

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