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Location: Cirencester or London with Hybrid working patterns.
We have an exciting opportunity for Client Research Project Manager to join our Corporate Strategy Division on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.
The successful person will drive client research projects within the consumer duty space on behalf of our senior stakeholders within SJP. This will include the coordination, researching, analysis, presenting and working very closely with our third party suppliers to ensure we understand our client views and key themes are shared to embed learning across the business.
Who we are looking for:
A confident person who has curious and inquisitive approach to work, who enjoys fact finding and presenting results, excellent attention to detail with a natural ability to communicate with people.
Responsibilities:
You will deliver client research projects for key stakeholders in the business. This will involve co-ordinating research activities, executing research and analysing and presenting results. You will also be required to work with external suppliers to deliver client research. This will predominantly through clients who have signed up to our client community, and at times be required to support other client research projects including the Wealth Account survey and recruitment for our Client community.
You will oversee the execution research projects, and will need to review survey set u, data validation, administration and liaising with third party suppliers. You will collate and analyse results, and communicate to others within and outside the research team.
You will be responsible for managing individual research projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and in line with requirements.
Special Requirements
While no formal qualifications are needed to be successful for this role, knowledge of Consumer Duty and a Project Management Certification will hold an advantage.
Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is different, and at different stages within their career. Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Why work for us?
Our Rewards
In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefit package including:
Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
- *Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
- Best in class terms and conditions including 6 months paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Private Medical and Dental Insurance
- 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy and additional up to 5 days
- Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
*Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Our Culture
Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It’s one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success. It’s underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.
We want to embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, solve problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and drive change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.
In all we do, we consider how our work affects the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in supporting our communities through financial education, charitable giving and volunteering. Over 80% of all our employees and Partners donate each month to our Charitable Foundation, which is now the 3rd largest corporate charity in UK.
SJP are delighted to have signed The Armed Forces Covenant, and we are active members of LGBT Great, 30% club, The Diversity Project, Disability Confident and more! Find out more: https://www.sjp.co.uk/careers/life-at-sjp
Our Awards:
We understand it’s important to be proud of the company you work for, that’s why we’re proud to share with you some of our recent awards:
- Wealth Manager of the Year – Growth Investor Awards 2021
- Best Wealth Manager – Shares Awards 2021
- Championing LGBTQ Inclusion - Financial Adviser Diversity in Finance Awards 2020
- Top 75 Employer - Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index 2021
To find out more visit: https://www.sjp.co.uk/about-us/our-awards-and-recognition
