Paul Merlin Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

I have joined IDEX to Head up Wealth Management Distribution whilst also to cross-sell into other disciplines now being part of a large group with capabilities across multiple verticals. I also have the opportunity to develop my UK relationships internationally as well as build a bespoke team to assist me in driving forward our objectives, goals and corporate strategic vison.My focus is the UK Wealth Management sector having recently joined the Financial Services division at IDEX. I have operated in the retail IFA Distribution sector for over 20 years now working with tier 1 insurance companies to identifying exceptional talent that make a fundamental difference to their business. I operate at a mid-senior level possessing relationships at a C suite and C-suite minus one level.

London, United Kingdom

Paul has been in wealth management for over 20 years, with a specific focus on delivering exceptional talent that makes a fundamental difference to his clients’ businesses. He has a 100% successful track record of delivery at the senior level with his main area of expertise being intermediated distribution.After running his own search firm, Paul joined Hanover in 2016 as a Partner to add strength and depth to the established team and drive forward our growth and strategic vision. Paul has a Bachelor’s degree in business studies from Aston University. Outside of work Paul has a huge passion in motorsport, tennis, skiing, cinema and the theatre.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

After an extensive career in the city years in Financial Services Executive Search, in 2010 I took the entrepreneurial approach to set up my own search practice, FS Executive Search Ltd, a boutique financial services executive search firm.My focus is in placing mid-senior level individuals into the Life Assurance & Wealth Management arenas with a specific focus within the discipline of Sales & Marketing. I possess a 100% track record of successful delivery on all mandates undertaken.Typical Searches include: Head of Sales Divisional Directors Regional Sales Managers Business Development Managers Telephone Account Managers Product Development - Head of Product Development Marketing - Marketing & Communications Head Specialist roles – National Account Managers, Investment Specialists, Pensions Specialists, WRAP Development Managers Bancassurance – Head of Banking, Regional Sales Managers, Sales Advisors Wealth Management – Financial Planning Managers, Wealth ManagersKey Successes:Top down delivery of a brand new distribution channel in the UK for a FTSE 100 listed financial services organisation.Doubling the IFA distribution of a niche HNW SIPP/SASS providerI have a team of specialist consultants focusing on various disciplines within Financial Services & in 2011 hired an MD to head up the Insurance arm of the business. This individual comes with 8 years proven track record within his specialist field.We pride ourselves on our market knowledge and only acquiring the best talent in the marketplace for our clients, no matter how left of centre or difficult the requirement might be.If you are a potential client looking to acquire the best talent into your business or an individual simply looking for some confidential consultancy about your career, please feel free to contact me.

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