Job Description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
Location: Flexible UK-Wide
M&G Wealth Advice and Sandringham Financial Partners are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Advisory Relationships Director. This key role will oversee the two main trading brands, M&G Wealth Advice and Sandringham Financial Partners, and manage the Head of Adviser Relationships, as well as the Business Development and Remote Distribution teams. The role will also carry the SMF3 function for proposition and senior management.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for managing and enhancing advisory relationships across M&G Wealth Advice. Brand Oversight: Oversee the operations and strategic direction of both M&G Wealth Advice and Sandringham Financial Partners, ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives. Relationship Management: Lead and manage the Head of Adviser Relationships to strengthen and grow relationships with advisers, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction. Business Development: Oversee the Business Development team to drive growth and expand the advisory network. Remote Distribution: Lead the Remote Distribution teams to ensure effective and efficient delivery of advisory services. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, advisers, and key stakeholders to drive alignment and support for strategic initiatives. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all advisory relationships and business development strategies comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards. SMF3. Team Leadership: Build, inspire, and lead high-performing teams dedicated to adviser relationships, business development, and remote distribution. Foster a diverse and inclusive team culture that promotes innovation and collaboration. Succession Planning: Develop and implement a succession planning strategy to ensure a robust pipeline of talent for future leadership roles within the organisation. Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the teams Professional Development: Encourage ongoing professional development and training for team Performance Metrics: Establish and track KPIs related to adviser relationships, business development, and remote distribution.

QualificationsExtensive experience in wealth management advisory services. Proven strategic leadership skills with a history of managing change and transformation Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities. Deep understanding of market trends and regulatory requirements in the advice sector. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and develop compelling advisory propositions. Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.
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