Business Development Associate London, UK

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying prospective international clients
• Engaging with potential clients via telephone, email and LinkedIn
• 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

Candidate Profile

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 LinkedIn 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.

What's on Offer?

• £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

The Opportunity

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).