Executive Director, Private Wealth & Family Office
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Summary and Overview
- Executive Director, Private Wealth & Family Office
- Jersey
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
About the Role
Equiom is seeking an exceptional leader to join our business as Executive Director, Private Wealth & Family Office.
This is a pivotal strategic role with full responsibility for leading our Private Wealth & Family Office service line overseeing teams and ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional fiduciary and family office services to high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients.
As a member of the local Board, you will play a key role in shaping business strategy, driving growth, maintaining strong governance, and ensuring excellence in client service.
The role requires a blend of commercial acumen, technical expertise, and inspirational leadership to deliver outstanding results in a fast evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the growth strategy for the Private Wealth & Family Office service line, ensuring alignment with Equiom’s global priorities
- Lead business development and relationship management across multiple jurisdictions, driving sustainable revenue growth
- Act as Relationship Lead for key HNW and UHNW clients, providing strategic oversight of complex, multi-jurisdictional structures
- Serve as a director and authorised signatory on client entities, demonstrating sound fiduciary judgement and professional integrity
- Provide visible leadership that empowers teams, builds capability, and promotes a culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability
- Mentor and develop directors and senior managers to ensure a strong leadership pipeline and effective succession planning
- Maintain robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks across all structures
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and operational efficiency
- Champion innovation, technology, and process optimisation to enhance scalability and client experience
- Represent Equiom externally at conferences, panels, and industry events, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted leader in private wealth and fiduciary services
About You
You are an accomplished senior leader with a proven track record in private wealth, fiduciary, or family office services. You combine strategic vision with a hands-on approach and have the confidence to lead teams, engage with regulators, and build trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries alike.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum 10–12 years’ senior experience in private wealth, fiduciary, or family office services.
- Proven success in leading multi-jurisdictional teams and driving business growth.
- Demonstrated experience acting as a director and authorised signatory on client entities.
- Strong financial and commercial management experience, including budgeting and profitability oversight.
- Professional qualification such as STEP, CGIUKI, ACCA or equivalent.
- Deep understanding of trust law, governance, and fiduciary principles.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with stakeholders at all levels
Desirable
- Proven success in digital transformation and process improvement initiatives
- Experience engaging with regulators and external auditors
- Established network within the private wealth and fiduciary community
Why Join Equiom?
At Equiom, we bring together talented professionals who share a passion for client service, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll be part of an ambitious organisation with a global footprint, where your leadership will have tangible impact and your expertise will shape the next stage of our growth.
We offer:
- Competitive executive level compensation and benefits package
- The opportunity to influence strategic direction as a Board member
- A collaborative, values driven culture that rewards excellence
- Global connectivity and professional development opportunities
- Department
- Client Services
- Role
- (I) Director
- Locations
- Jersey
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Team
- Private Wealth & Family Office
- Department
- Private Wealth & Family Office
About Equiom Group
We are on a journey and we want you to join us. We never stop learning and that is why we provide our people with the tools, knowledge and experiences to help them thrive and grow. Whatever your level of experience, there could be a place for you at Equiom.
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