The increasing pace of change in the wealth management industry means a candidate’s adaptability and creativity are becoming just as important as technical expertise, experts say.

Camilla Stowell, head of wealth and investment management (private office and international) at Coutts, said IQ and even EQ (emotional intelligence) had long been considered in the hiring process, “but for us it’s the ‘AQ’, the adaptability, and creativity of our workforce”.

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