Private Banking & Wealth Management - Practice Lead
Gravitas Group – London (UK-wide flexibility)
Salary DOE with senior-level package
Are you an experienced Private Banking or Wealth Management recruiter looking for the autonomy to help build and shape a brand-new market for our UK offices?
Gravitas Group is seeking a Practice Lead to establish and grow our Private Banking & Wealth Management desk.
Private Banking & Wealth Management - The Opportunity
Reporting directly to Simon Ackland, you will have the chance to help develop the market strategy while leveraging warm relationships already secured with top-tier institutions.
Gravitas already has successful and top performing Private Banking and Wealth Management Teams in Hong Kong and Singapore – now we want to replicate the same success in the UK…
That is where you come in!
Private Banking & Wealth Management - What You’ll Be Doing
* Building and leading the Private Banking & Wealth Management desk from inception.
* Operating as a true partner to the business, influencing strategy and shaping a long-term practice.
* Recruiting senior roles including but not limited to Private Bankers/Client Advisors, Trust & Wealth Planning practitioners, Investment Advisors and Front Office Wealth Management supporting roles.
* Driving full 360 recruitment processes—developing new relationships, delivering high-quality mandates, and closing senior-level placements.
* Growing a high-value client network across London, the UK, Europe, and beyond.
About You
You will have:
* 5+ years’ experience in Private Banking / Wealth Management recruitment (trust, wealth planning, private client strongly preferred)
* A track record of 360 delivery
* Appetite to build something from inception where you will take ownership and be a genuine partner alongside Simon
* A London network (you may be based anywhere in the UK, provided you can travel for regular client meetings)
Why Join Gravitas?
* Build your own practice with genuine autonomy and senior sponsorship
* Access to warm clients from day one - no cold start
* Partner with a highly skilled leader who will support your growth and act as a true partner
* Global reach with links to Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Europe
* A chance to create a long-term, high-impact division within a global business recognised for its award-winning Business Support function, learning & development opportunities and entrepreneurial mindset.
We’re looking for someone driven by opportunity - who wants to grow something meaningful and be recognised for it.
How to Apply
Get in touch with Ryan Sullivan on r.sullivan@gravitasgroup.com for more information or to schedule a confidential introduction.