At Acumen Financial Planning, you will find many factors that set us apart from other firms; our people, processes, values and ethos, all delivered in a professional yet down to earth manner.
Established in 2002, we are proud to be an Accredited and Chartered firm.
Our Mission is to empower clients to confidently achieve their full financial promise by delivering a holistic package of unique professional financial guidance in an accessible and approachable manner.
We require exceptional people to be part of our team. We would like to hear from people interested in being part of our Business Support team in our fast-paced and friendly environment who share our values of being approachable, collaborative, and dedicated. The ideal candidate for this post can be based in our Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh office.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the Training & Competence Supervisor will supervise the performance and competency of Planners and support development across Acumen Financial Planning and its subsidiaries.
Main Duties:
- Supervise Planners in line with FCA training and competence requirements
- Conduct quarterly KPI meetings with all Planners, this would involve travelling to all offices on a quarterly basis
- Analyse KPI information and document to record keeping requirements
- Prepare a quarterly report on all T&C activities completed
- Carry out pre and post new business file checks on a monthly basis
- Carry out annual review file checks on a monthly basis
- Carry out observations of client meetings
- Deliver training the Planners and wider team, to improve the quality
- Management and documentation of individual training plans
- Identify training needs for Planners and review quarterly with the Recruitment &Development Manager on training needs
- Ongoing collation of documents required for certification
- Maintain strong relationships with colleagues
Skills & Experience:
- Ideally qualified to minimum DipPFS Level 4 or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Consumer Duty requirements
- Financial Planning File checking experience
- Awareness of FCA regulations specific to role
- Strong coaching and influencing skills
- Assessment skills
- Maintain competence in core role, including CPD requirements
- Strong organisational and time management skills
How to Apply:
A very competitive salary and benefits package is available to the right candidate. For more details, please email opportunities@acumenfp.com.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse team, inclusive of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. If you have requirements in relation to accessibility or mobility, let us know in advance and we will do our best to support you during the recruitment process and any subsequent employment or placement with us.