Business Details
7 Years
experience
Expert Financial Recruitment Solutions
At Nelson Scott, we are dedicated financial services recruitment specialists serving the wealth management, financial planning, investment, and asset management sectors. Our mission is to be acknowledged as the leading investment and wealth recruitment partner, delivering successful outcomes for every assignment while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism. With a team combining industry expertise and recruitment experience, we offer targeted solutions for roles ranging from financial advisors and paraplanners to compliance officers and investment managers. Our consultants possess deep sector knowledge, including Chartered and Advanced Diploma qualifications, ensuring we meet evolving industry standards.We support candidates through career guidance and technical preparation and assist clients with market insights, salary benchmarking, and comprehensive onboarding. By prioritising long-term relationships and continuous professional development, we aim to save clients time and resources while connecting them with precisely matched talent. Established in 2019, our firm builds on decades of combined experience from recruitment and financial services backgrounds.
Services
Financial Advisor Recruitment
Paraplanner Placement
Compliance Roles
Investment Management Hiring
Wealth Planning Recruitment
Pension Specialist Matching
Accountancy Recruitment
Risk Management Roles
Private Banking Recruitment
Fund Management Placement
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined recruitment and financial services experience.
- Our team includes Chartered and Advanced Diploma-qualified consultants.
- We offer tailored career guidance and technical interview preparation for candidates.
- We provide salary benchmarking and market insights for informed hiring decisions.
- Our focus on long-term relationships ensures sustained client partnerships.
Services
Financial Advisor Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for financial advisory roles, connecting firms with qualified professionals in wealth management and investment planning. We focus on matching technical expertise with client needs, ensuring advisors meet compliance standards and regulatory requirements. Our candidates hold advanced financial qualifications and practical experience in client relationship management.
Compliance Specialist Placement
Targeted recruitment for compliance roles, sourcing professionals with advanced diplomas and practical experience in financial regulations. We identify candidates capable of maintaining advisory standards through suitability report assessments and compliance process implementation. Our placements support firms in meeting FCA requirements and internal quality controls.
Investment Management Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for front/middle office roles in investment management, including portfolio managers and analysts. We source candidates with technical knowledge of market operations, performance analytics, and fund management practices. Our network includes professionals experienced in both institutional and private client investment environments.
Paraplanner Recruitment
Placement of qualified paraplanners with expertise in suitability reports, tax planning, and compliance documentation. Our candidates include professionals with Certified Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications, providing technical support for wealth management firms and financial advisors.
Pensions Specialist Matching
Recruitment for pensions roles, connecting firms with specialists in defined benefit schemes, auto-enrolment, and retirement planning. Our placements cover technical analysts and consultants with practical experience in SIPP, SSAS, and QROPS pension structures.
People
Nick Shires
Consultant
FCMA qualified accountant with 30+ years in finance and recruitment sectors. Specialises in investment and wealth management roles, combining financial director experience with recruitment expertise to deliver targeted hiring solutions.
Mike Blundell Jones
Consultant
Recruitment professional with 25 years in banking and investment recruitment. Focuses on business development and long-term client relationship management, having developed specialist recruitment divisions in wealth management sectors.
Joanna Lawton
Consultant
CII Level 4 qualified consultant with 15 years in financial services. Expertise spans paraplanning, quality assurance, and relationship management. Provides technical recruitment solutions informed by hands-on experience in corporate and boutique IFA firms.
Kirsty Morley
Consultant
Former paraplanner with 10 years in wealth management firms. CISI-certified recruiter specialising in compliance and technical roles. Focuses on matching qualified candidates with firms' regulatory and operational requirements.
Questions
What sectors does Nelson Scott specialise in?
We focus exclusively on financial services recruitment across wealth management, investment management, compliance, pensions, and accountancy sectors.
Do you assist candidates with career development?
Yes, we provide technical interview preparation, career guidance, and insights into market requirements for advancing your financial services career.
What qualifications do you require for compliance roles?
Candidates typically need at least a Level 4 Diploma, with preference for Advanced Diploma or Chartered qualification progress.
How do you support employer clients?
We offer salary benchmarking, market insights, role specification development, and comprehensive onboarding support for financial services firms.
Can you assist with temporary financial roles?
While our primary focus is permanent placements, we also support contract roles in financial planning, compliance, and investment management.
Are you active in the South East England region?
Yes, we operate from London and Guildford offices, specialising in recruitment across the South East England financial services sector.
