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Financial Services
Trends toward convergence, consolidation and globalization have redefined the entire financial services industry. Novo’s financial services executive search practice has been at the forefront of leadership trends for many years.
We provide comprehensive executive search and leadership consulting to top-tier financial companies. Our core practice specialties cover all major sectors and functions in the financial landscape. We anticipate tomorrow’s leadership challenges today, and our deep insights allow us to deliver solutions throughout your organization.
We provide expertise in the follows areas
- Asset Management
- Retail and Commercial Banking/Finance
- Online and Mutual Banking
- Financial Services Infrastructure
- Financial Technolgy
- Venture Capital
- Wealth Management
To discuss your requirements further please contact Peter Tucker: peter.tucker@novoexec.com
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Are you looking for an exceptional executive in the Financial Services sector? Contact Novo and discuss your needs with one of our Financial Services industry experts.
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Selection of Clients



Current Roles
We have recently successfully fulfilled numerous roles in this sector.
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Senior Manager - Local Government
Salary: Competitive salary and the highly-valued Local Government Pension Scheme
Situated in the beautiful surroundings of North Somerset, we are working with our client to appoint a new Town Clerk. Becoming a Town Clerk is one of the most rewarding jobs in a local community - a competent Clerk underpins a good Council. The role of Clerk is to ensure that the Council as a whole conducts its business properly and to provide independent, objective and professional advice and support. The Council would consider an experienced Town Clerk or candidate from another sector with the right skills and experience for this role. Candidates who are not existing…
Job Ref No: SM TC 10/18
Sales Operations Manager
Salary: Exceptional package to attract the best
Our client is a young, fast paced, growing FinTech company proving market leading Financial modelling solutions to the UK's largest financial services companies as well as innovative start-ups. Due to their continued growth and success they now have an opportunity for a successful Sales Operations Manager to join the team. The Job The purpose of this role is to support the sales and business functions in maximising their efficiency and achieving their targets/KPI’s through improving ways of working, processes and systems. With responsibility for the Sales…
Job Ref No: SM SOM 06/19
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Account Manager
Salary: Exceptional package to attract the best
Our client is a young, fast paced, growing FinTech company proving market leading Financial modelling solutions to the UK's largest financial services companies as well as innovative start-ups. Due to their continued growth and success they now have an opportunity for a successful Account Manager to join the team. What you’ll be doing: Maintain and grow revenue from an existing customer base. Includes seeking out new opportunities within large complex organisations for the New Business team Regular onsite visits to strengthen relationships and correctly identify the…
Job Ref No: SM AM 06/19
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Business Development Manager
Salary: Exceptional package to attract the best
Our client is a young, fast paced, growing Fintech company proving market leading Financial modelling solutions to the UK's largest financial services companies as well as innovative start-ups. Due to their continued growth and success they now have an opportunity for an experienced and successful Business Development Manager to join the team. To succeed you will need to be a proven BDM from the Fintech, Asset Management, Wealth Management or Retail Banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Meet/Exceed new business revenue targets from an existing client base and…
Job Ref No: SM BDM 06/19
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Financial Controller
Salary: Excellent six figure package
Our client is a leading technology solutions provider. There is a requirement for the business to appoint a high calibre Financial Controller, an individual to focus on leading the financial/accounting management of the business. The new Financial Controller will lead a team of 25 and report to the Group FD and The Board. The successful appointee will ensure the financial accounting services are delivered in accordance with business expectations and in line with the strategic direction set by The Board. Experience required: Qualified ACCA,CIMA,…
Job Ref No: SM FC 01/18
This job has now been successfully concluded.
IT Director
Salary: £125k - £145k basic + 30% bonus and benefits
IT Director (UK) This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious senior technology leader to step up to a transformational IT Director role. Our client is a global business at the forefront of pioneering industrial and cultural changes; the IT Director will be responsible for delivering a number of crucial programmes, as well as boosting the organisation’s data and BI architecture. The Company straddles a number of traditional industries – financial services, IT and automotive. Changes in the nature and use of vehicles (from car-share to…
Job Ref No: MS/ITD
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Company Secretary
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
Our client is a local, well established and successful organisation within the financial sector. Role Purpose: Our client is seeking a Company Secretary to join its Risk Team. This role would be suited to an individual who has company secretarial experience in a financial services business or other regulated environment. Building strong relationships across the Board, Executive Team and the wider business will be a key requirement in addition to a broad knowledge and experience of corporate governance. The successful candidate will be comfortable in managing and operating…
Job Ref No: SM CS 07/17
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Finance Controller
Salary: Excellent package
Our client is a Division of a well-established UK building products and services Group. The business is a very successful, high-specification building products manufacturer and contractor operating internationally. Overview Under the direction of the FD, to lead the day to day core finance and internal control functions of the business, and to strengthen, improve and simplify finance and control processes ahead of the forthcoming implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Management of a team of people. Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management accounts,…
Job Ref No: MD-FC
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Client Acquisition and Retention Manager
Salary: Excellent package
The Company Our client is a multi-award winning, successful and well respected business enjoying an exciting period of transformation and international growth. Our client is a multi faceted business involved with technology services, financial services and educational services. Key Responsibilities Reporting in to the Digital Marketing Director, this role is pivotal in developing and managing CRM programmes and email / SMS content in line with business requirements Other Responsibilities: Aid the Marketing Director with Defining and executing the CRM and Promotions…
Job Ref No: CARM DP
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Social Media Manager
Salary: Excellent remuneration
The Company Our client is a multi-award winning, successful and well respected business enjoying an exciting period of transformation and international growth. Our client is a multi faceted business involved with technology services, financial services and educational services. Support the Marketing Director in ensuring that all activity runs smoothly and profitably with planned and scalable growth based on targets. Define and execute our social media sites marketing strategy including coloration between offline and online + hashtag management as well as the microsite…
Job Ref No: SMM DP
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Head of Risk and Compliance
Salary: Up to £65k per annum with flexibility on working arrangements
Novo Executive Search has been exclusively retained by our client, Ipswich Building Society, for the role of Head of Risk and Compliance. The Ipswich has a proud history of offering mortgages and savings accounts to its members in East Anglia for 160 years. The business has enjoyed consistent growth despite the economic downturn and has ambitious plans to continue to build upon this enviable financial success. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, as Head of Risk and Compliance you will be primarily responsible for: Developing and managing all aspects of the…
Job Ref No: MS-0614-01
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Senior Business Development Manager
Salary: Up to £50,000 + 30% Bonus
Our client is a risk management solutions provider and they are offering a fantastic opportunity for a high-achieving and driven Senior Sales Manager to join our rapidly growing, multi-national business. This is a role for an individual who is looking for global travel, high-end sales opportunities and who feels comfortable working in a business driven by world events. Responsibilities will include: Developing new business via a proactive, self-starter approach Diligently managing a large pipeline to successfully close leads via internal CRM system Creating mutual trust…
Job Ref No: Sm SBDM
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Partner - Private Client Tax
Salary: Excellent remuneration package - by negotiation
Our Client is a leading independent chartered accounting and business advisory firm with numerous offices across Devon and clients across the whole of the UK. The Role Our client seeks a well experienced, proven tax leader to join its reputed and highly successful Private Client team. Technically excellent across the personal taxes, the successful partner will play a key role in building new relationships and maintaining existing ones with high net worth individuals and the owners of successful local businesses. The team is well regarded nationally for its tax advice…
Job Ref No: MS 0315-01
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Partner - Audit / Accounting Business Advisory (ABA)
Salary: Excellent remuneration package - by negotiation
Our Client is a leading independent chartered accounting and business advisory firm with a focus on SME clients across the UK, part of one of the largest international networks in the world. The Role Our client seeks a well experienced, proven leader at partner level to join its Audit / Accounting Business Advisory (ABA) team. This is a strategic appointment to help grow the business in a sizeable market that is considered underserved by leading firms at present. The successful partner will play a key role in building new relationships and maintaining existing ones…
Job Ref No: MS-1214-002
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Tax Partner
Salary: Competitive
Our Client is the leading independent Chartered Accountancy and Tax Advisory firm based in Cornwall with origins dating back to the early 1920s and was formerly part of the PwC group. The Role Based in Truro, Cornwall, our client seeks a well experienced, technically excellent Tax Partner to take over the leadership of the Tax team and continue its growth and success. Whilst leading the Tax team, the new Tax Partner’s primary role will be split between: Handling the firm’s more complex tax work (all direct taxes) for SMEs, charities…
Job Ref No: MS-0215-001
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Head of Risk, Compliance and Group Secretary at Furness Building Society
Salary: Up to £65,000 basic salary (possible flexibility for an exception candidate) plus generous benefits
Head of Risk, Compliance and Group Secretary at Furness Building Society Barrow in Furness Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Head of Risk & Compliance and Group Company Secretary will be ultimately responsible for the FCA Controlled Function for all Group Compliance and Compliance Oversight. This is a wonderfully varied role with a broad range of responsibilities to include but not be limited to: Oversee the compliance function to ensure that there are compliance arrangements regarding all relevant statutes, regulations and codes of practice, including…
Job Ref No: MS-0115-01
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Commercial Solicitor / Associate
Salary: Flexible remuneration package to reflect experience.
Novo Executive Search has been exclusively retained by Clifton Ingram LLP, a well established and reputable Legal 500 law firm, enjoying continued commercial success in the Thames Valley region. The Partners have made a strategic decision to appoint a proven Commercial Solicitor / Associate to play an active role in the growth of the firm’s Corporate Services department. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial solicitor to manage a portfolio of strong regional clients and to continue the excellent work of the current team. The successful…
Job Ref No: MS-12-02
This job has now been successfully concluded.
Interim Finance Director (Paris)
Salary: Executive interim package
Our client is a fast growth UK digital technology group looking for an experience French speaking Interim FD to lead their recently acquired French subsidiary This is a new and important appointment as our client continues to grow organically and by acquisition. The latest and largest acquisition is of a major 40 million Euro annual revenue, 320 employee Company which has been acquired in France. As this growth continues, it has been recognised that the appointment of a high-calibre Interim Finance Director is required in this divisional business to see the business…
Job Ref No: IFD Paris
This job has now been successfully concluded.