Delawa brings a wealth of advisory firm support experience, most recently working as a compliance risk auditor at Stonebridge, where he focused on regulatory oversight, audit management and supporting firms in meeting FCA requirements.

His background also includes experience as a mortgage adviser and in underwriting, giving him a strong understanding of adviser needs and business challenges.

Delawa joins Paradigm focusing on driving strategic growth with new member firms and nurturing and continuing to grow and help develop existing member business.

Each business development director covers a specific region, with Delawa covering London and the South East.

He will work closely with member firms to support business growth, provide strategic guidance and ensure they are making use of Paradigm’s proposition across mortgages, protection and compliance.

Paradigm Mortgage Services managing director Richard Howes says: “We are very pleased to welcome Nick to Paradigm. He brings a wealth of experience across compliance, advice and distribution support, which will be of real value to both our business and our member firms.”

“His background means he understands the regulatory and commercial pressures advisers are facing, and he is well placed to support firms as they look to grow, adapt and continue to deliver good outcomes for their clients.”