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Our client is a leading UK wealth management and financial planning business, providing a comprehensive range of financial advice, investment management, retirement planning and protection solutions to individuals and businesses. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, they continue to expand their national presence while maintaining a strong focus on client outcomes, regulatory excellence and Adviser development. The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Training & Competence Manager to join their compliance function. This role is responsible for supporting the development of Trainee Financial Planners through to Competent Adviser Status (CAS), assessing the competency of Advisers joining the business through acquisitions and providing ongoing supervision and coaching to qualified Financial Planners. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high professional standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a positive culture of continuous learning and development across the Adviser community.
Job Responsibility
Act as a first-line Supervisor for Financial Planners across multiple locations
Ensure Advisers are supervised in line with the firm's training & competence scheme
Deliver new entrant training programmes and other training interventions as required
Work closely with learning & development teams to support Trainee Advisers through to CAS and beyond
Conduct role plays, live observations, file reviews and competency assessments
Provide constructive feedback, coaching and development support to Advisers
Review performance metrics and KPIs to identify development needs and agree appropriate CPD plans
Support the maintenance and development of training materials, policies and procedures
Ensure personal competency and regulatory knowledge remain up to date
Promote a client-centric culture and share best practice across the business
Support the wider compliance function in maintaining effective systems and controls
Requirements
Current experience in a training & competence role within financial services
Proven experience supervising Financial Planners across investments, pensions and protection
Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
In-depth understanding of FCA regulations and training & competence requirements
Knowledge of complaints handling procedures and regulatory obligations
Understanding of financial crime regulations and GDPR requirements
Experience updating policies, procedures and training materials
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Commercially aware with a collaborative and professional approach
Level 4 diploma in Financial Planning (or equivalent) as a minimum
Nice to have
AF7, CF8, ER1, H15, J07, or AF6
What we offer
Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected wealth management business
Significant involvement in adviser development and competency programmes
Flexible hybrid/remote working environment
Career progression within a collaborative and professional culture
Exposure to a national Adviser network and acquisition integration projects