Associate Partner - Private Banking and Wealth Management

Associate Partner - Private Banking and Wealth Management
London Hybrid
Permanent
Salary circa 120-147k plus package

As an Associate Partner - Private Banking and Wealth Management within the UK Banking Advisory practice, you will operate as a senior leader with full accountability for client delivery, account growth and business development across the private banking and wealth management sector.

You will lead complex engagements end-to-end while simultaneously developing strategic client relationships, originating new business and expanding footprint in the UK market.

Internally, you will play a critical role in shaping the practice, developing talent and reinforcing culture as a high-performing boutique consultancy.

This role is suited to senior professionals with a strong industry network, commercial mindset and proven track record of delivering and selling high-value consulting engagements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Account Leadership & Revenue Ownership

• Own and grow strategic client accounts, with accountability for revenue targets and profitability.
• Develop long-term client roadmaps and position as a partner of choice.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and expansion across services and capabilities.
• Build durable relationships with senior decision-makers across business, operations and technology functions.
• Oversee account governance, satisfaction and retention.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Originate new business through an established network within UK private banking and wealth management.
• Lead the full sales life cycle: opportunity shaping, proposal development, negotiation and closing.
• Establish new client accounts and nurture them into sustainable revenue streams.
• Represent Synpulse externally through industry forums, events and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to bring broader capabilities to UK opportunities.

Client Delivery & Executive Engagement

• Provide executive oversight and leadership for complex, multi-stream transformation programmes.
• Ensure engagements deliver measurable client value while meeting quality, timeline and commercial expectations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including C-suite and business heads.
• Intervene on critical issues, manage delivery risk and ensure successful outcomes across the portfolio.
• Sponsor and guide engagement teams to maintain delivery excellence.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Set direction and priorities for engagement teams, allocating work across Managers, Senior Consultants and Consultants.
• Act as a Career Advisor, mentoring and coaching colleagues to support performance and career progression.
• Build leadership capability within the UK practice through sponsorship and development of future leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Practice & Organisational Contribution

• Contribute to the strategic growth of the UK office, including capability development and market positioning.
• Help define priority sectors, offerings and investment areas.
• Support recruitment of high-calibre talent aligned to practice needs.
• Act as a role model for Synpulse values and leadership behaviours.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience & Track Record

• 10+ years' experience in consulting and/or senior roles within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MA) or professional qualifications are a bonus.
• Demonstrable experience in private banking and/or wealth management.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes end-to-end.
• Strong experience managing senior stakeholders and complex organisational environments.
• Demonstrated success in originating and closing consulting opportunities.

Commercial & Client Leadership

• Established network within UK private banking and wealth management highly desirable.
• Strong ability to translate client challenges into commercially viable engagements.
• Experience owning revenue targets, account growth and pipeline development.
• Credibility to operate at executive level and influence strategic decisions.

Domain & Technical Understanding

• Deep understanding of private banking and wealth management business models, operating structures and regulatory landscape.
• Experience across key transformation themes such as operating model redesign, digital enablement, client life cycle transformation or efficiency programmes.
• Familiarity with core banking and wealth technology ecosystems is highly advantageous.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Highly independent, entrepreneurial and outcome-driven.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to balance delivery, sales, people leadership and practice development.
• Collaborative mindset aligned with a boutique, team-oriented culture.
• Passion for developing others through coaching and mentorship.