International IFA – Belgium

Overview

Our client is an international private wealth management firm specialising in financial advice for expatriates and globally mobile professionals.

With a network of offices across Europe and North America, the firm provides integrated solutions covering investment management, retirement planning and cross-border financial structuring for individuals living internationally.

The Brussels office plays a key role in supporting expatriates living and working in Belgium, where the tax system and financial regulations can be complex and require specialist advice. Belgium combines federal, regional and municipal taxes alongside cross-border reporting obligations, making expert financial planning particularly valuable for international residents.

As client demand continues to grow, our client is seeking an experienced Private Wealth Manager or Financial Adviser to join their advisory team in Brussels.

The Opportunity

This role focuses on working with expatriate professionals, senior executives and internationally mobile investors who require advice on managing their wealth efficiently across borders.

Belgium presents unique financial planning challenges, particularly around tax residency rules, pension structuring and international investment holdings, meaning clients rely heavily on professional guidance to optimise their financial position.

Advisers will work closely with clients to design long-term strategies that address:

• Investment portfolio management

• Retirement and pension planning

• Cross-border tax efficiency

• Estate and succession planning

• Global asset structuring

The firm combines local Belgian expertise with international financial planning capabilities, ensuring clients receive coordinated advice across jurisdictions.

Core Advisory Areas

The Brussels team provides comprehensive financial advice tailored to the needs of expatriates living in Belgium.

Retirement Planning
Helping clients design retirement strategies that incorporate pensions, savings and succession planning while remaining compliant with Belgian pension and tax rules.

Investment Advice
Constructing globally diversified portfolios designed to balance growth, protection and liquidity while optimising tax efficiency under Belgian and international regulations.

Comprehensive Financial Planning
Developing integrated financial strategies covering assets, income, taxation and long-term goals, ensuring clients maintain clarity and confidence in their financial future.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic financial advice to expatriate and international clients based in Belgium

• Develop personalised strategies covering investments, pensions and wealth structuring

• Guide clients through Belgian and international tax considerations

• Conduct portfolio reviews and long-term financial planning consultations

• Build long-term relationships with clients and professional partners

• Identify and develop new client opportunities within the expatriate community

Candidate Profile

Our client is interested in speaking with advisers who:

• Have experience in wealth management, financial planning or private banking

• Hold relevant industry qualifications such as CISI, CII or equivalent

• Have experience advising expatriate or international clients

• Understand the complexities of cross-border tax and pension planning

• Demonstrate strong relationship-building and business development skills

• Are motivated to develop a long-term advisory career within an international wealth firm

Advisers will be supported by in-house specialists including tax professionals and international planning experts to ensure clients receive fully coordinated advice.

Why Join This Firm

• Join a globally recognised expatriate wealth management firm

• Work with a growing client base of international professionals and executives

• Access expertise across investment, pension and tax planning under one roof

• Benefit from the support of experienced advisers and international specialists

• Be part of a firm focused on long-term client relationships and high-quality financial advice

The company is privately owned and independent, ensuring advisers can focus on delivering objective financial guidance aligned with clients’ best interests.

Please note: Applicants should have at least three (3) years’ client-facing experience in wealth management or life insurance advisory, with recognised investment qualifications (e.g. CISI, CII level 4 or equivalent). This is a performance-driven, client-facing role focused on relationship development and growth.