Professional & Financial Services in Leicester & Leicestershire

Leicester & Leicestershire is one of the UK’s fastest-growing locations for professional & financial services with a skilled workforce and competitive costs.

Home to leading businesses in insurance, banking, wealth management, fintech, legal services and business software, the region offers an ideal environment for organisations looking to invest, expand and grow.

Fast Facts

One million people within 45 minutes

73,000+ people employed in sector

Strong pipeline of graduate talent

£3.73bn contribution to local economy

18.4% sector growth since 2020

One hour to London by rail

Why Leicester & Leicestershire?

Professional and financial services is the largest sector in Leicester & Leicestershire’s economy

Contributing £3.73bn to the local economy and supporting more than 73,000 jobs, businesses benefit from access to a large and growing talent pool, with one million people living within a 45-minute commute and a steady pipeline of skilled graduates from the University of Leicester, De Montfort University and Loughborough University.

The region’s central location, excellent transport links and competitive business costs make it an attractive alternative to larger UK financial centres

Major employers including Hastings Direct, Mattioli Woods, Santander, HSBC and The Access Group have all chosen Leicester & Leicestershire as a base for operations, attracted by the region’s connectivity, workforce and business environment.

one hour to london via rail

“Our vibrant Leicester city centre office is central to our vision of becoming the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the UK market”

Hastings Direct

Key Developments

Strategic Partners

This sector is supported by a number of key strategic partners, including:

  • Hastings Direct

    A leading UK digital insurance provider with major operations based in Leicester city centre.

  • Mattioli Woods

    One of the UK’s leading providers of wealth management and employee benefits advice, headquartered in Leicester.

  • The Access Group

    One of the UK’s fastest-growing business software providers, delivering technology and financial solutions to organisations across multiple sectors.

  • Santander

    Major international banking groups operating significant regional and corporate banking functions within Leicester & Leicestershire.

Looking to grow your professional or financial services business?

With over 50 years of combined experience, the Invest in Leicester team helps businesses identify opportunities, connect with key partners and access the talent, locations and support they need to succeed. Whether you’re looking for high-quality office space, access to skilled graduates or a strategic UK location from which to grow, our team can provide tailored guidance, introductions and local expertise to help you move forward with confidence.

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