The corporate banking and finance sub sector offers a wealth of opportunities for candidates who are determined to succeed. The roles available can range from business analyst and account executive to corporate bank manager and portfolio manager.
There are some entry-level positions available within the sector, especially for graduates with a relevant degree. You will usually be working for a large corporate bank, but there are also many smaller specialist companies around the country.
The average pay within the corporate banking and finance sector is £37,000 and you can expect to be paid between £15,500 and £90,000 depending on your role and experience. The largest financial firms are based in London, so it is no surprise that the average wage is much higher there at £62,500. Around the country, you can expect to earn £40,000 in Scotland, £38,000 in the south west, £36,000 in the Midlands and £27,000 in the North West.
A number of recruitment agencies specialise in corporate banking employment and matching the right staff to the best companies. While the majority of the jobs are permanent, there are some contract and temporary positions available. A temporary role can be a good way to gain experience as a way into the sector, and there are more lucrative contracts available for highly skilled workers too.
We understand the skills and strong character that are needed to succeed in a financial role and so insist on only working with the highest calibre of candidates. Including CEOs, MDs and Senior Compliance Officers, we have access to a global network of senior talent who are proven at meeting customer and shareholder expectations. We don't rely on a database and conduct bespoke campaigns to source exceptional chartered bankers for your vacancies.
Concorde House, Trinity Park, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7UQ
We are a boutique Recruitment consultancy servicing the Banking sector in all aspects of accounting and finance recruitment as well as IT from permanent to interim roles within London, the UK and the Middle East. We work in all areas of Accountancy and Finance / IT recruitment covering all aspects of : Accountancy, Corporate Finance ,Tax, Treasury, Compliance and IT for both interim and permanent recruitment solutions for our clients
Unit 1, Greenways, Colt Hill, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1AN
Your specialist Banking & Finance recruitment partner for fast, efficient, and cost-effective permanent recruitment solutions. Our mission is to accelerate your success while saving you time and money. With our expertise in headhunting and recruitment, we are dedicated to finding top-quality staff who not only meet but exceed your business needs.
Church Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0NQ
Titan Technical Staff Limited's main practice is in helping Financial Market ventures internationally recruit for appointments in functions like Cloud, Data, Software as a Service, Enterprise Architecture, Sustainability and Sales. Following their founder's over 25 years of experience in hiring for Financial Institutions, Consultancies, Enterprise Software Vendors, Crypto Trading Companies and more, they opened in 2022 in Highbury.
The Uncommon Building 25 Horsell Road, Highbury, London, N5 1XL
A multi-disciplinary industry specialist, Hunter Maddison assigns professionals to a broad range of positions at all levels, such as board, executive, and senior-level roles. They work with employers across the UK, EMEA, and APAC in the sectors of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Strategy, Insurance, IT, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Since its establishment in 2015, the agency has been offering its expertise from its headquarters in London.
1-13 Adler Street, Aldgate, London, E1 1EG
London-based Stand Hill Consulting provides search and recruitment solutions to the Real Estate industry. They cover Investment, Accounting, Asset Management, and Finance vacancies from employers such as Institutional Investors, Private Equity, Asset Management, REITs, Prop Cos, and Developers. Some of the roles they will recruit for are Fund Accountant, Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Finance Director, and more.
3 7 Temple Avenue, City of London, London, EC4Y 0DA
Hunter Bond is a global staffing agency founded in 2014 that provides permanent & contract opportunities to jobseekers, and talent solutions to companies, within the Finance, Transformation, and Technology space. They operate in London, Hong Kong, New York, Palo Alto, and Zurich. Hunter Bond offers account management, candidate testing, and managed service solutions to their clients.
65 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TU
Sang Zarrin is a specialist recruitment firm established in 2020, focusing on the private wealth management sector. Led by Founder and CEO Abdul Yoki, who has over 15 years of corporate recruitment experience, Sang Zarrin recruits candidates for front-office roles across core financial markets, including London, Zurich, Geneva, and Dubai.
151 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 8WE
Digital Capital Markets is a Technology recruitment firm that has been helping organisations identify and hire contract and permanent talent since 2008. They have offices across the UK and US. Their core focus areas are Financial Services & Capital Markets, InfoSec & Cybersecurity, Frontier Technology, Technology Consultancy, and Blockchain Technology.
Hill House Garden Court, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8RE
The Meyer Partnership is a search firm for Financial Services roles worldwide. They were launched in 2009 and work in Corporate & Commercial Banking, Asset Management, Financial Tech, Cybersecurity, and Payments. They have offices in Philadelphia, Boston, and London.
727-729 High Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0BP
AMC Executive Search exclusively offers executive search services in Investment Management areas, namely Institutional Asset Management, Private Markets, Insurance Solutions, FinTech, Private Debt and Infrastructure. They have a worldwide reach and have been hiring Investment, Distribution and Governance talent since 2012 for the likes of multi boutique investment firms and private credit franchises. They are headquartered in the City of London.
1 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND
With teams across Boston, London, and New York, David Barrett Partners aids in filling assignments at all levels, including c-suite and executive roles. They have been offering their expertise to an extensive client groups in the Investment and Wealth Management markets for over 17 years. The talent acquisition entity often hires Chief Investment Officers and Research Associates. David Barrett covers employers nationwide and abroad.
27 Bush Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 0AA
A multi-disciplinary entity, Lawson Chase Ltd deals exclusively with the Financial Services sector. Since its foundation in 2012, they have been covering the following functions nationwide: Corporate Governance, FinTech & Disruptive Technology, HR & Talent, Investigations, Intelligence & Disputes, Professional Services & Advisory, and Wealth & Investment Management. The firm recruits professionals for an array of contract and permanent roles.
65 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TU
Funds Talent specialises in recruitment within Funds disciplines such as Asset Management, Fund Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Consulting, Depositary and Alternative Investment Fund Management. Being in the industry for over 15 years, they possess a history that includes completing over 700 junior to senior placements and partnering with over 200 institutions. They focus on the European market through offices in Holborn and Luxembourg.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Roly Recruitment hires exclusively within the Financial Services sector. Their areas of focus are Risk Management and Compliance. They offer contingent and retained services. They also perform salary benchmarking and market analysis. Their bases are in London and Paris.
152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Intec Selec is a Kent-based recruitment agency established in 2016. They cover IT recruitment for a broad range of national industries. Intec Selec helps fill permanent and contract roles for the Banking, Automotive, Executive Search, Finance, Gaming, Energy, Retail, Public Sector, Insurance, IT Services, Media, Technology, Purchasing and Procurement, and Supply Chain sectors.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
Statera Talent, located in Soho, is a niche Environmental, Social and Governance recruitment company that takes pride in having an international reach. Since they opened their doors in 2020, they have been fulfilling mandates from Analysts up to C-Suite Executives in Sustainable Finance, Risk & Compliance, Credit Analysis and Quantitative Risk & Analytics verticals such as Climate Change Risk, Regulatory Compliance and Business Intelligence.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
MJ&CO Recruitment has a wealth of experience in delivering Account Executives/Managers, Assistants, Corporate PAs, Graduates, Support Staff, and Virtual PAs for an array of employment opportunities. For over seven years, the company has been catering to the following markets across the UK and abroad: Arts, Communications & PR, Corporate, and Private Households. They recruit candidates for permanent and contract vacancies.
9 Kelvin Gardens, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2SX
Corporate Recruitment Solutions Ltd matches prospective employees with Banking, Finance and Financial Services employers. Since they opened their doors in 2001, they have collected over 20,000 applicants in their database. They perform contingent and retained search for permanent and contract placements, from junior management up to board level titles. Situated in Cheadle and London, they assist UK and European banks, fintech agencies and more.
The Institute, Manchester Road Cheadle Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 2BD
Linear Partners is a finance-focused recruitment agency that serves a few niche markets. They are experts in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, and Alternative Investments. The agency collaborates with top investment banks, private equity and hedge funds, as well as other private and public companies.
33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PW
Established in 2010, Lutine Bell is a recruitment firm in the UK that provides professionals across the Financial Services sectors. They specialise in Governance, Risk and Compliance. The agency also offers executive search and interim consulting services. They have worked with companies like Bupa, Janus Henderson Investors, Hargreaves Lansdown, and Aviva Investors. The firm has offices in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Haywards Heath.
Hudson House 8 Albany Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 3QB
Established in 2008, Campbell & Fletcher offer staffing solutions in the Banking & Finance sector. They cover all aspects of Commercial and Corporate Banking, Retail and Direct Banking, along with Invoice Finance and Fintech markets across the UK.
10th Floor, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3HF
ACL Partners performs executive search in Financial and Professional Services, working across markets like Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Risk Management and Compliance. With a location in Bloomsbury, they place talent both domestically and globally. Their experience since 2018 includes partnering with corporate finance advisory firms, and business and banking consultancies.
330 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7QT
GraingerWest is an independent Corporate Finance search agency that was founded in 2003 by experienced directors. They are experts in the sectors of Investment Banking, Debt Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Private Equity & Hedge Funds. The company is based in London.
Therfield House, 23 Mile House Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1TF
Metallum Partners aids in meeting the staffing requirements of clients in the Energy & Renewables, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Physical & Soft Commodities sectors. They operate across the UK and internationally, filling interim and permanent vacancies at all levels. Since its foundation in 2005, the agency has been dealing with private equity organisations and the following disciplines: Finance, Risk and IT, Investment Banking, and M&A.
Berkeley Suite, 35 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 5BF
Established in 2007, Bluestone Resourcing is an IT specialist recruitment company that provides contract, interim, temporary, and permanent staffing solutions to clients all over the UK. Their areas of expertise and focus are ERP (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Dynamics AX, PeopleSoft), Business Transformation (Business Analysis, Test Analysis/ Management, Project & Programme Management, Quality Assurance), and General IT.
The Bushes Berriew Welshpool Powys, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8BH
Buckden Partners is a boutique recruitment consultancy that specialises in retained, contingent, and interim recruitment in the Banking, Financial Services, and Real Estate markets. They have a combined experience of over 25 years, giving them a large network of contacts and clients. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London.
Salisbury House London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5SQ
Campbell James has been working exclusively in the Banking and Financial Services sectors since 2001. Some regular clients include global banks, boutiques, funds and non-bank financial institutions. Their London office enables them to handle assignments throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle and Far East, from junior analyst to managing director level. Aside from corporate and commercial banking, C-James also conducts human capital research.
St Magnus House, 3 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6HD
Shore IT recruits for Architectural jobs within the Information Technology industry. They cover Enterprise, Solutions, Technical, and Infrastructure Architects. They have been in the recruitment industry for over 10 years and have worked with a range of clients across the UK, including Banking, Telecommunications, and Software vendors. They are based in West Sussex and supports both permanent and contract recruitment requirements.
Little High Street Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex, Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG
Change Recruitment operates across the UK, EMEA, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, specialising in Accountancy and Finance, IT, Professional and Business Services. They recruit for permanent, temporary and contract staff from their offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The agency was conceived in 1970 as Douglas Llambias Associates and was rebranded as Change in 2000. Change joined The Taranata Group in 2017.
3rd Floor Savoy Tower, 77 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 3DH
Equifind Group delivers multi-industry hiring services to clients nationwide. Formed in 2022, they recruit within the Accounting & Finance, Compliance, and Fund Operations sectors. They fill interim and permanent roles.
Number One, Vicarage Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4HF
The Emerald Group is a global recruitment company founded in 1998 with five offices worldwide and a headquarters in Hampshire. They focus on the Financial Services industry, specifically on disciplines like Actuarial and Investment. They offer permanent, contract, fixed-term and part-time positions in five continents including Europe, Asia and North America. Remote work is also available.
Unit 8, Prisma Park Berrington Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8GT
MacTalent offers specialised staffing services to a diverse range of employers across the UK and internationally. Their expertise reaches the Banking, Financial Services, IT, and Technology industries. With a team based in London, the agency attracts professionals to fill an array of appointments, such as Architects and Engineers. They also cover the staffing needs of Cloud, Data, DevOps, FinTech, and Software Engineering fields.
Suite 23, Fifth Floor 63-66 Hatton Garden, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8LE
Jedna Consulting offers talent acquisition and executive search services for the Investments, Distribution, and Corporate sectors. They cover multiple disciplines and areas such as Multi-Asset, Fixed Income, Equities, Alternatives, Legal, Compliance & Risk, Operations, Technology, Client Portfolio Management, and Retail Distribution.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Phipps Cameron Recruitment is a search & selection firm that matches candidates with clients within the Consumer Markets, Financial Services, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Industrials, Energy and Services, Private Equity, and TMT industries. PCR has over 20 years of recruitment experience sourcing for FTSE companies, private equity-backed organisations and tech start-ups. Typical roles they recruit are CFOs, M&A Leads, and Project Managers.
48 Warwick Street, Soho, London, W1B 5AW
Kind Consultancy works across the Financial Services in recruiting for graduate up to executive-level roles, on a permanent, contract and interim positions nationwide. Incorporated in 2012, they have experience in serving firms from fintech start-ups up to global banks as they operate from their location in the West Midlands. Their client portfolio includes HSBC, Allica Bank and Hinckley & Rugby. They are also members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
Langton & Moat House, Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6PY
Evolve Group is a niche recruitment company sourcing Quantitative and Trade Technology specialists. Since they began in 2019, they have been providing solutions internationally, such as critical hire search, multi-hire search and talent as a service, where they have a set monthly fee. Verticals they hire for include High-Frequency Trading, Quantitative Research & Development, Systematic Trading, Low Latency Infrastructure and Algorithmic Trading.
3rd Floor, Sterling House, Langston Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TS
Eton Ward Consultants is an independent search firm and a global brand that specialises in supplying Senior Management & Professional talent. The firm has over 25 years of industry experience, and its verticals, and positions include Investment Funds, Corporates & SMEs, Profesional Services, Executives, and Operations.
Unit G12, 120 Oxford Street, Soho, London, W1D 1LT
Compliance Professionals is dedicated to the Compliance sector. Their consultants have an average of 10 years of Financial Services recruitment experience. They partnered with The London Governance and Compliance Academy to offer a series of training on compliance, AML, financial crime, risk and governance. The agency was founded in 2003 and is based in London.
Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, City of London, London, EC3N 1LS
Ingham Jones is a reputable firm that specialises in permanent and temporary Risk, Compliance, and Leadership placements. They work with a variety of global and SME firms across Management Consulting, Banking, Insurance, and FinTech in the UK, Europe, and North America. They specialise in several areas including Credit Risk, Market Risk, Conduct & Governance, Audit & Assurance, Technology & Analytics, and more. The company was founded in 2020.
71 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Verus Recruitment, based in Sheffield, seeks IT & Digital, Commercial, Sales & Marketing and Technical candidates across the UK and Europe. Aside from handling permanent and contract staff needs, they also support customers in the entire recruitment process from job posting to employee performance management. They were founded in 2019 and have since gathered more than 1,500 contacts in their talent database and completed over 300 assignments.
Lydgate House, Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5FH
ACUMAI Consulting delivers recruitment solutions for the Banking & Financial Services and Technology verticals. For Banking & Finance Services, they handle roles in Accounting, Change & Transformation, Compliance and more. Meanwhile for Technology, they manage placements in Software Development, Project Management, Security & Infrastructure, and more. Their head office can be found in the City of London and they have an upcoming office in France.
50 Mark Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 7QR
Diana Duggan Associates is a specialist recruitment consultancy for Banking and Professional Services, accepting appointments in Project Support, Compliance, Human Resources and more nationwide. They aid individuals from graduates to experienced professionals looking for permanent, temporary, contract and freelance jobs. Since they started in 1987, they have fostered connections with blue-chip companies. They are based in the City of London.
Diana Duggan Associates, Finsbury Circus, 5 London Wall Buildings, City of London, London, EC2M 5NS
Prime Personnel is a Financial Services specialist agency that operates across London to provide professional talent in the Banking, Accountancy & Finance and Secretarial Support markets. They work with banks, brokers, investment, and exchange providers in the provision of permanent, contract or temporary hires. They recruit for jobs such as KYC, CDD & EDD Officer, Risk Analyst, Treasury Marketing Manager, ESG Analyst, and Regulatory Compliance Officer.
18th Floor, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 4AY
Tardis Group was opened in 1989 and offers recruitment, interim management and executive search solutions. Their team, which speaks a combination of 12 different languages, covers multiple industries - including IT, Finance, Energy, Healthcare, and Legal. 80% of their operations are for MD and Vice President-related jobs and they complete nearly 90% of their mandates within 90 days.
68 Lombard Street, City of London, London, EC3V 9LJ
Continental Recruit specialises in short-term, long-term and permanent placements within the Finance, Banking, Legal, HR, Admin, Real Estate and Education sectors. They have been supplying candidates for various roles at all levels to clients and candidates around the globe since 2021. They operate from their office in Canary Wharf.
Ensign House, Admirals Way, Poplar, London, E14 9XQ
Stephen Ball Associates is a boutique executive recruitment firm for the Asset and Wealth Management sectors. They primarily handle mid to senior-level roles on both a retained and contingency basis. Since 2007, they have matched candidates with roles such as Content Marketing Writer, Private Client Wealth Advisor, Creative Services Executive, Relationship Manager, Operational Risk Director, Investment Writing, and more.
85 Gresham Street, City of London, London, EC2V 7NQ
Marks Sattin is focused on the placement of Technology, Change & Transformation, Finance & Accounting, Investment & Advisory, Legal, Governance, and Executive professionals across various business sectors. They have numerous locations in UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, allowing them to work with organisations of all sizes globally. They strongly advocate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Somerset House, 37 Temple St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5DP
Octain Recruitment seeks potential staff in Construction & Rail, Shipping & Logistics, Office & Admin and Banking & Finance. With a location in Chelmsford, they have a worldwide reach for permanent, temporary, contract, internship and freelance assignments. Founded in 2007, their consultants are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
13 Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5LB
Alex & Yuan Partners extends employment opportunities in Legal, Technology, Professional Services and Banking & Finance. They have a global reach, wherein they not only cover the UK, due to their office in the City of London, but they also recruit in France, Germany, Luxembourg, US and China. Specific fields they cover include Accounting, Administration, Compliance, HR Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, Research and Tax.
63 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8AA
Renaix is a provider of executive search and international recruitment services and they specialise in placing Senior Management, Finance, and Audit professionals. The company sources personnel such as Corporate Auditors, Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, and Financial Controllers for top European multinationals and large financial services institutions. The agency was founded in 1997 and is based in London.
5 Underwood Street, Islington, London, N1 7LY
MapTalent places professionals in verticals like Real Estate, Technology, Power & Energy, Construction & Engineering and Finance. They have a global footprint with locations in the City of London, Dubai and the US, and have completed assignments across 20 countries. Launched in 2015, they offer services such as executive search, contingency hiring, contract hiring and recruitment process outsourcing.
15 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 3AR
Founded in 2013, Red 5 People is a provider of recruitment services to the employment & skills sectors nationwide. They specialise in recruiting entire teams for new contract wins, as well as recruiting employment support and apprenticeship providers. They recruit for roles like Career Coach, Resettlement Officer, Employment Specialist, Employability Trainer, and Careers Advisor. They are members of the AELP, IEP, ERSA and REC.
WeWork Kings Place, 90 York Way, Islington, London, N1 9AG
People First Recruitment is an international multi-sector agency that supplies niche recruitment services in London, the Thames Valley, the UK and beyond. They recruit for Multilingual, Japanese, Mandarin, Supply Chain, and Administrative jobs. Founded in 1997, the agency is based in London & the Thames Valley.
107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
With teams based in Birmingham, Cambridge, and Longcross, Bond Recruitment covers various industries nationwide. They hire qualified personnel on a permanent and temporary basis. The recruitment specialist provides their expertise to clients in the following sectors: Architecture, Banking & Finance, Construction, Education, Hospitality, IT, Marketing, Media, Nursing, Office Administration, PR & Communications, Sales, and Technical Engineering.
Kings Court, 17 School Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8JG
Agg Jones Executive Recruitment extends employment opportunities across Banking, Financial Services, Public Practice, Management Consulting and Accountancy. They also assist Private Equity and Venture Capital backed organisations, corporations and entrepreneurial private companies as well as recruit Chief Financial Officers. With the help of their Cardiff consultants, they are also able to complete mandates globally since they began in 2006.
Cathedral Road Sophia House 28 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF11 9LJ
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
Suite 2A, Tower House High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SQ