Victus Search, Multi-jurisdictional Recruitment Partner for Financial Services 1200 627

Date

13 May 2026

Category

Understand what top talent earns, how packages are structured, and what it takes to attract and retain senior professionals in today’s highly competitive market.

Competition for senior talent among family offices in the UK and Channel Islands is fierce. As roles evolve and offices become increasingly professionalised, the demand for experienced leaders and specialist executives is growing. 

For family offices looking to grow their teams or replace key roles – and for professionals looking to move into the sector – it’s useful to have an overview of the current landscape: where talent can be sourced, how expectations are changing on both sides of the hiring desk, and what constitutes an attractive offer for top professionals.

In response, we’ve put together the Family Office Remuneration Guide.

This free download covers salary and bonus ranges, benefits, market insights, and recruitment tips for 11 key family office roles, providing insights to inform outreach strategy and hiring decisions.


Highlights from the guide


Inflationary factors

For offices managing £1.5bn or more in assets, total packages for a CEO or CIO can reach £1.4M — driven by performance bonuses of up to 80–120% of base, Long-Term Incentive Plans, and co-investment structures.

Mid-market growth

Even at the mid-market level (£500M–£1.5bn AUM), total compensation for a CFO can exceed £400k, while a COO running complex, multi-jurisdictional operations can command upwards of £375k.

Inflationary factors

Our guide shows that several factors consistently push compensation above or below the market centre: from portfolio type, to jurisdictions, trust layering and the level of principal involvement.

Using the Family Office Remuneration Guide

We hope that both employers and professionals in the family office sector will find the information a useful starting point. Of course, every family office is unique in its structure, assets, and priorities, so the salary and bonus ranges we’ve presented won’t cover every office, or every role – but they should provide a useful indication of the current market. 

If you’d benefit from specific guidance on filling a key role – or you’re looking for your next career move – contact Victus Search. We specialise in connecting family offices with professionals who offer the perfect combination of skills, experience and culture for their unique situation – working across disciplines, specialisms and jurisdictions to find the right match.

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