Financial Services Recruitment — Leeds & Yorkshire

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Specialist financial services recruiter in Leeds

Nigel Wright Group is a trusted financial services recruitment agency in Leeds, helping businesses across the Yorkshire region find skilled professionals for key roles. With over 35 years of experience in recruiting financial services talent, we support clients through every stage of the recruitment process, delivering high-quality recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of firms operating in this competitive sector.

From our Leeds office, we work with a wide range of businesses, from start-ups to established names, across banking, insurance, wealth management, and fintech. As a financial services recruitment company, we place professionals in leadership and specialist roles, including CEOs, Managing Directors, and Partners, as well as in accounting, finance, HR, marketing, IT, and operations.

Our team includes experienced recruitment consultants for financial services roles, who understand the demands of this fast-moving sector. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time staff, we tailor our approach to each brief, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. We also offer flexible hiring options, including permanent, contract, and interim solutions.

Client success stories

Nigel Wright Group has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions to the financial services sector across the North of England, with a particular emphasis on supporting clients in Yorkshire. From challenger banks and wealth management firms to building societies, insurance businesses, and specialist finance providers, our recent track record demonstrates our ability to place skilled professionals in a wide range of finance, compliance, IT, operations, and commercial roles.

Financial Services Recruitment in Yorkshire

Our recent partnerships with Yorkshire-based financial services businesses are a core part of our success in the region.

At Ecology Building Society, known for its ethical approach to finance, we placed a professional who aligned with the company’s sustainability values while contributing strong financial expertise.

We also worked with Redmayne Bentley, a well-established stockbroking and investment management firm headquartered in Leeds. Our consultants supported them by sourcing top-tier candidates to contribute to their ongoing growth and operational excellence.

Likewise, Ramsdens Financial, a diversified financial services provider offering foreign exchange and pawnbroking services, benefitted from our in-depth regional knowledge and financial services recruitment experience.

At TPT Retirement Solutions, a leading provider of workplace pensions and trustee services, we helped enhance their team by placing talent that brought both sector experience and leadership skills. Each of these assignments demonstrates our ability to match cultural fit with technical capability in highly regulated environments.

Supporting the Wider Northern Financial Sector

Beyond Yorkshire, Nigel Wright Group has continued to support some of the most recognisable names in the North of England’s financial services sector.

Newcastle Building Society

For example, at Newcastle Building Society, one of the UK’s leading mutual organisations, we have filled a wide range of roles, ranging from Interim COO, Commercial Director, and Programme Manager, through to UX Designer, Data Analyst, and Finance Operations Manager. Our work here reflects our end-to-end capability across both technical and leadership positions.

NorthStandard

We’ve also worked with NorthStandard, one of the world’s largest marine insurers, where we’ve placed finance professionals, including Financial Accountants, FP&A Executives, and Credit Controllers, alongside Underwriting Assistants and IT experts such as Cloud Operations Engineers and Infrastructure Engineers. These hires support NorthStandard’s complex global operations from its Northern base.

Railpen

At Railpen, a significant institutional investor and pension administrator, our recruitment projects have spanned finance, IT, cybersecurity, and operations. Roles we’ve successfully filled include Senior Finance Managers (FP&A), Finance Assistants, Internal Auditors, and several key technology posts such as Head of IT Service Operations and Security Operations Analyst. Our work with Railpen demonstrates our ability to navigate senior hiring in both public and private financial environments.

True Potential

In the private finance space, True Potential, a fast-growing digital wealth management firm, engaged us on multiple assignments, including FP&A professionals, Data Analysts, Marketing Executives, and a Head of Regulatory Reporting & Treasury. Our breadth of delivery shows the extent of our sector knowledge and access to top-performing talent.

Fairstone Group

We’ve also supported Fairstone Group, a national chartered financial planning firm, with a variety of commercial, IT, and marketing hires, including Head of Technology Development, Cloud Engineer, Marketing Executive, and Group Accountant. This breadth of roles reflects our ability to support fast-scaling organisations as they expand.

Other significant assignments include:

• Darlington Building Society: A series of hires across finance, regulatory reporting, and facilities management.
• GB Bank: Placing roles such as Finance Manager, Cloud Operations Lead, and Prudential Reporting Manager.
• RBC Brewin: Senior HR appointments.
• Pockit: Financial Controller placement for this innovative fintech firm.
• Perspective Financial Group: Placing paraplanning and support roles.
• Wirecard Card Solutions: Providing a Compliance and Financial Crime Officer to ensure regulatory compliance during business transformation.

Whether we’re acting as a financial services recruitment agency in Leeds, sourcing niche skillsets, or delivering full executive search for financial services firms across the North, our team consistently adds value. Clients trust us for our consultative approach, rigorous process, and proven ability to find the right people quickly.

Searching for financial services recruitment agencies in Yorkshire?

If you require the services of a recruitment agency specialising in the financial services sector, please contact us directly. A member of our team will respond promptly and connect you with one of our financial services recruitment consultants to discuss how we can support your hiring needs.

Our consultants regularly support candidates with expert guidance and insight into the market. If you're a job seeker looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to explore the latest vacancies on our website. You can also send us your CV to be considered for new opportunities and follow us on social media for updates and advice. 

Regional Contact Details

For firms looking to partner with a recruitment agency for financial services firms, Nigel Wright is proud to act as a leading financial services recruitment agency in West Yorkshire and the wider region. We’re also recognised as a top financial services executive search firm, offering expert support on senior-level strategic hiring projects.

Leeds Office

Telephone: +44 113 524 1111

Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com

Address: 6 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP, United Kingdom