Charles Sykes

Charles Sykes has extensive experience in regulatory authorisations and partnership recruitment within the financial services sector. Currently serving as Divisional Director of Regulatory Authorisations at St. James’s Place Wealth Management since October 2013, Charles oversees the vetting and FCA authorisation processes for new advisers and Introducer Appointed Representatives. Previous roles at St. James’s Place include Head of Division and Head of Partnership Recruitment. Prior to this, Charles worked as a Financial Services Consultant, assisting with partnership recruitment, and held an Associate position at Jordan Hennessy, specializing in prime residential property acquisition. Charles began a career in the financial industry with HSBC Private Bank as an Associate Director in Tax and Financial Planning from 1998 to 2012. Academically, Charles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Durham University and attended Sedbergh School and St Paul's School.