We are a team of highly skilled Recruiters and Merger & Acquisition professionals. With over 22 years specialising in Financial Services recruitment, we know the market and understand the challenges facing employers in seeking and recruiting top quality Financial Services professionals. We also help Business Owners secure the best exit deal for them and their clients when the time is right. 

Our extensive experience ensures we have a greater understanding of industry trends, the effect of new legislation and, most of all, how they impact on the people employed in the industry. 

In a competitive market, where demand exceeds supply, generating high quality candidates, who may not even be active in the market, is essential to stay ahead of the competition. Our hiring process ensures cultural alignment, with both the client and candidates’ best interests at heart.

Great businesses need great people, and people are the core of our business.

Recent insight from Paul Harper Search

16 September 2026 3 minute read

Career Development Week

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the UK’s leading professional body and educational charity for financial services, is helping financial services professionals at every stage of their career future-proof their prospects through its Career Development Week, taking place from 21 to 25 September. Delivered in partnership with PH Career Services, the new week-long programme combines […]

29 July 2026 2 minute read

Business Development Manager 2026: Salary Trends and Industry Insights

Paul Harper Search is proud to present the 2026 BDM Salary Survey an essential resource for BDMs, Strategic Partnership Managers, Telephone Account Managers, and the businesses that employ them across the financial services intermediary distribution market.

9 July 2026 6 minute read

The Private Equity Issue – Friend or Foe?

Over the past few years, we have seen a significant influx of private equity into the financial advice sector, particularly in the period following the pandemic. It was clear to anyone observing the market during COVID that financial adviser firms performed relatively well. The primary reason was their ongoing revenue model, with clients typically paying a percentage-based fee deducted directly from invested funds. As markets rise over time, this revenue tends to grow.

9 July 2026 5 minute read

A Guide to Effective Personal Branding

Gary Vaynerchuk, the highly regarded entrepreneur, author, speaker, and marketing guru once said: "Your personal brand is your reputation and your reputation in perpetuity is the foundation of your career." In this article, I will share some insights on how financial professionals can harness personal branding to gain more traction in the market. Whether you are looking to attract new clients, build industry authority, or secure your next big career move.

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