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Join us as a Senior Financial Planning Supervisor in our Mass Affluent team based in either Birmingham or Manchester. You will be responsible for assisting with the supervision, coaching and development of Wealth Planners and Wealth Managers both pre and post competency, in the Mass Affluent business, leading key initiatives and providing SME expertise to support the business. You will instil a strong risk and controls culture across the team, role modelling Barclays Mindset and Values, whilst formally supervising regulated activities and conducting observations based on our Training & Competence Scheme. This is a core management support role within the Private Bank and Wealth Management, providing overall support to the business head with regards to sales and suitability framework. The individual will foster a culture of compliance, ensures regulations are observed, and embeds the relevant processes in place for employees to escalate problems.
Job Responsibility:
Assisting with the supervision, coaching and development of Wealth Planners and Wealth Managers both pre and post competency, in the Mass Affluent business, leading key initiatives and providing SME expertise to support the business
Instilling a strong risk and controls culture across the team, role modelling Barclays Mindset and Values, whilst formally supervising regulated activities and conducting observations based on our Training & Competence Scheme
Providing overall support to the business head with regards to sales and suitability framework
Fostering a culture of compliance, ensures regulations are observed, and embeds the relevant processes in place for employees to escalate problems
Maintenance of client information, management of contracts and agreements, and preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials
Coordination of schedules for relationship managers and clients, ensuring efficient time management and smooth communication
Processing of transactions, management of expense reports, and routine requests to free up the relationship manager's time for strategic activities
Information gathering on relevant market trends, competitor offerings, and industry news to support the relationship manager in providing informed advice and tailored solutions
Analysis of client data, preparation of reports on portfolio performance, and provision of insights to inform portfolio adjustments and client recommendations
Management of inbound and outbound communication through phone, email, and other channels, relaying important information and response to client inquiries
Provision of support to relationship managers with planning, tracking and the execution of complex client projects by managing timelines and resources, identifying potential issues, summarising client portfolios and proactively communicating updates and opportunities to the relationship manager
Support to clients with everyday product and services tasks such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, bill payments, mobile app support as well as updating personal information, contact details and account preferences
Guidance to new customers through account opening procedures, explanation of account terms and conditions, and setting up of online access and other services
Management and maintenance of client relations by resolving various customer concerns and inquiries, including account balances, statements, transactions, fees
Maintenance of confidentiality and security of client data by following strict data security protocols and ethical practices
Requirements:
A recognised qualification in Financial Planning at Level 4 (RDR activity 4) or above is essential (e.g. CISI IAD, CII etc)
Previous experience supervising and managing advisers, providing technical guidance as a subject matter expert, while ensuring teams meet regulated competency requirements across diverse markets
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, coupled with a structured approach to planning, problem-solving, and organization, focused on delivering high standards
In-depth knowledge of regulator guidance, the Training & Competence Scheme, and ensuring both personal and team CPD maintenance
Extensive experience in financial services, particularly retail regulated products, with a proven ability to coach and manage teams effectively
Nice to have:
Relevant supervisory experience across the UK market
Educated to degree level or above
Proven ability to establish and sustain clear operational process for teams of people
What we offer:
Modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms
Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations