RBC Wealth Management Targets European Expansion With 70 New Hires

The recruitment program has been active since the start of the current financial year, already securing commitments from more than 20 external candidates. New personnel have joined offices in London, Bath, Cambridge, Marlborough, Bristol, and Edinburgh, with further staffing additions scheduled throughout the coming months. This expansion follows the 2022 purchase of the UK-based firm Brewin Dolphin, a move intended to provide the necessary scale and infrastructure for long-term growth.

Leadership changes accompany the headcount increase, including the appointment of Robin Beer and Sian Hurrell as co-CEOs of RBC Europe. Hal Catherwood, now managing director for all client-facing businesses, emphasized that the firm aims to position itself as the premier advice-led wealth manager in the region. To support these objectives, the company is prioritizing internal talent development and new service offerings alongside the recruitment of external experts. Recent internal promotions, such as Jon Godfrey in the West of England and Sean Priestley in the South West, reflect an effort to stabilize regional management as the firm scales its operations.