Financial Services

A complete talent solution

At Meraki Talent, we’re proud to be a trusted recruitment partner to some of the world’s leading financial institutions.

We offer deep sector knowledge and a consultative approach, delivering high-calibre talent across all core functions - from investment and client-facing roles to operations and compliance.

Our team understands the nuances of global and local markets and brings proven expertise to both.

Specialist areas

Asset & Investment Management

Sourcing top performers across front, middle, and back-office roles.

Fund Services & Investment Platforms

Finding talent for fund administrators, custodians, and platform providers.

Savings & Investments

Recruiting for traditional and digital savings solutions, including ISAs and pensions.

Wealth Management & Platforms

Supporting established and challenger wealth firms with specialist hires.

FinTech & Trading Platforms

Powering innovation through strategic talent acquisition in emerging tech.

Global Banking & Capital Markets

Delivering talent for investment banking, structured finance, and capital markets.

Private Wealth, Trusts, Corporate Services & Funds

Providing discreet, expert human capital across private wealth and fiduciary services.

Why Meraki?

From established banks and asset managers to fintechs and professional services firms, we provide tailored talent solutions that meet the evolving demands of the market.

Our deep sector knowledge and consultative approach enable us to deliver high-calibre professionals across all core functions — from investment and client-facing roles to operations, finance, risk, and compliance. We understand the unique dynamics of both local and global markets and bring proven expertise to each.

With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London, and access to a global candidate network, we deliver permanent, interim, contingent, and consultancy hires with speed, precision, and a firm commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I).

Salary guide

Meraki Talent’s latest Asset & Wealth Management market overview and salary guide for 2025 reveals a clear shift across Scotland’s Asset & Wealth Management Operations and Asset Servicing markets.

Following slowed activity through late 2023 into 2024, hiring has now regained momentum. Yet, it's more focused than before, with firms concentrating on oversight, data-driven operations, and higher-value skill sets.

Across Platforms, Wealth Management, and Securities Services, operational hiring is no longer about volume. It’s about adding the right expertise to meet regulatory pressures, support strategic growth, and evolve with client needs.

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