RBC Brewin Dolphin - Head of Platform Relationships

Opportunity

You will be joining RBC Brewin Dolphin as Head of Platform Relationships, a strategic role leading our rapidly expanding Intermediary channel managing over £26bn in assets. You will drive sustainable and profitable growth whilst maintaining strong relationships with key third-party platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to shape platform strategy, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and position yourself as a key leader within our business.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable and profitable growth across the Intermediary channel, identifying and developing new business opportunities with adviser platforms.
• Lead, develop and maintain effective relationships with platform providers to secure sustainable, profitable business inflows and identify ongoing partnership opportunities.
• Maintain existing relationships and where the opportunity exists develop effective relationships with third‑party platforms to achieve long‑term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Investments, Governance, Legal and Compliance to develop a robust investment governance framework.
• Build strong internal relationships with all stakeholders to create an open environment for effective communication and strategic alignment.
• Support the Business Development Team with market insight and ideas to build sustainable relationships with Independent Financial Advisers and drive business growth.
• Assist in developing propositions and platform‑specific solutions to meet the needs of advisers and customers.
• Provide proactive representation for Intermediaries across RBC governance forums, committees and external stakeholder meetings, ensuring consistent messaging.
• Demonstrate strong awareness of market conditions, adapt swiftly to business and regulatory changes, and lead deliberations where appropriate.

Qualifications

Must‑have

• Extensive experience in a similar role, working with key adviser platforms such as Aviva, AJ Bell, Quilter or equivalent.
• Demonstrable background in the Intermediary wealth management market.
• Strong market knowledge and working knowledge of platform, provider and third‑party supplier environments.
• Excellent relationship building skills, both internal and external, with proven ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask, prioritise competing demands and respond proactively to changing priorities.
• Robust communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels and functions.

Nice‑to‑have

• Professional qualifications.

Benefits

We thrive on the challenge to be our best – progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Programme including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• A world‑class training programme in financial services.