Business Development Associate

Prestige IFA Jobs is delighted to be representing our client, a growing international wealth management business, in the search for ambitious Business Development Executives to join our client's London operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career within international wealth management
, with a structured pathway towards becoming a Private Wealth Adviser
.

The successful candidates will play an important role in identifying and engaging with high-net-worth international clients
, introducing them to our client's wealth management proposition and creating opportunities for its experienced Private Wealth Advisers.

The position is designed as a trainee pathway into international financial services
, providing exposure to business development, wealth management and high-net-worth clients, alongside structured professional development.

Our client will also support successful candidates through the CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma
, providing the professional foundation required to progress towards becoming a Private Wealth Adviser over a 2–3 year period
.

• Researching and identifying prospective international clients
• Engaging with potential clients via telephone, email and Linked In
• Introducing prospective clients to our client's wealth management services
• Developing, generating and qualifying new business opportunities
• Arranging meetings between qualified prospects and experienced Private Wealth Advisers
• Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Building knowledge of international wealth management and financial markets
• Working towards relevant industry qualifications and professional development

Our client is looking for ambitious, commercially aware and proactive individuals who are keen to develop a long-term career within international wealth management.

Ideally, candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and commercially focused approach
• Previous experience in sales, recruitment, business development or another proactive client-facing environment would be advantageous
• The ability to identify opportunities, generate leads and develop new business
• Confidence when communicating with high-net-worth individuals
• A genuine interest in financial markets, economics and current affairs
• Good research skills and the ability to navigate platforms such as Linked In and online company directories
• The ambition and determination to progress into a Private Wealth Adviser position

Previous experience within financial services is not necessarily required
. The key requirement is the right attitude, commercial drive and a genuine desire to develop a career within international wealth management.

• £24,000 – £28,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• £40,000 – £50,000 Year 1 OTE
• Structured progression towards a Private Wealth Adviser position
• Full support towards industry-recognised professional qualifications
• The opportunity to work within a growing international wealth management business
• Exposure to high-net-worth international clients
• International incentives for high-performing individuals
• Hybrid working in the London office

This is more than a traditional Business Development position.

For the right individual, it represents an opportunity to enter the international wealth management industry
, develop commercially valuable skills, gain recognised professional qualifications and ultimately progress into a career as a Private Wealth Adviser
.

If you are ambitious, commercially driven and looking for a structured route into international financial advice and wealth management,

UK-recognised financial advisory qualifications (DipPFS, CISI Level 4, CFP or equivalent).