Job Description

Training and Competency Auditor/Supervisor. Home based with occasional travel to the Company office in Knutsford.

Working as part of the Adviser Services Group including the Sense and Lyncombe financial adviser networks.

We are looking to add to our T&C team of supervisors to support our growing adviser communities.

Essential Qualifications:

Diploma in Financial Planning (or equivalent level 4 qualification) Cemap or MAQ (CF6)
H15 or J07

*If the individual is prepared to attain these exams within 12 months of joining the role, we will still consider strong candidates.

Desirable Qualifications:

AFPC

AF6

Experience requirements:

Minimum 2 years' financial services experience.

Desired experience:

Experience in providing written and verbal feedback to financial advisers.

Experience of using Intelliflo Office.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise Sense and/or Lyncombe advisers in line with the company T&C Scheme. Including the undertaking and documentation of one-to-one meetings with advisers, as allocated to you by the Head of T&C. Set actions for advisers / other AR Firm staff to address risks identified through one-to-one meetings or separately, and track progress with actions set. Actions should be set in line with the company T&C Scheme. Identify any risks the Network is exposed to which you do not feel can be adequately managed through standard processes and escalate these to the senior management team. Carry out assessments on advisers applying to join the Network, in line with company processes. Provide support for advisers and other AR firm staff newly joining the Network, in line with company processes. Undertake AR firm audits to assess firms' systems and controls, in line with company processes, as allocated to you by the Head of T&C. Answer queries received from AR firms within reasonable timescales and accurately, seeking guidance to assist where appropriate. Perform additional induction, monitoring, investigatory, remedial and exit/termination work as requested by senior management. Develop and maintain positive relationships with AR Firms, displaying professionalism at all times. Liaise with other T&C team members, and Network colleagues in other areas to provide a cohesive and consistent service to our AR Firms. To fully participate in and adhere to any performance management process the Company has in place, in a professional and constructive manner. Understand, embed and endorse TCF principles within your role. Maintain your own competence within your role by maintaining and developing your skills and knowledge via appropriate personal development activity. This should be in line with the T&C Scheme and to cover areas requested by senior management. To full understand and adhere to the Consumer Duty. Adherence to FCA and Company guidelines.

Knowledge Requirements

FCA/regulatory knowledge

Commercial/organisation awareness

Industry knowledge

Product knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Money Laundering - regulatory knowledge

Skills Requirements:

Communication skills

Working with others

Problem solving and decision making

People management

Drive and effectiveness

Use of technology

Managing and interpreting information

Time management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 46,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Experience:

Financial services: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

H15 or J07 (preferred) Cemap or MAQ (CF6) (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knutsford WA16 0SR