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Location: London - Lombard Street Office (London & South East)
Employment Type: Permanent
The role:
To deliver the St. James’s Place Investment Proposition to the Field Management Team (including the Academy and Acquisitions Team) and into the Partnership either, face to face or digitally. Responsible for ensuring Partners understand and utilise the investment proposition and supporting systems and tools, to acquire and successfully retain business, to maintain credibility in front of clients and to become more self-sufficient.
What you'll be doing:
- Work with the Head of Investment Consultancy to design and implement delivery of the investment proposition, alongside the wider proposition, to the FMT and into the Partnership
- Requirement to have and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the investment market and an understanding of how to apply solutions when appropriate; considered a ‘go to’ person for investment/market related matters
- Provide face to face or digital support for FMT, Partner and client meetings, group training and development sessions, Location meetings and client events
- Support the communication and promotion of investment content and tools into the Partnership to achieve excellent client outcomes and to support Partners become more self-sufficient
- Build and nurture relationships across the Investment Division, FMT and the Partnership to ensure Locations are appropriately supported to reach their targets
- Responsible for recording activity data and where required support delivery across other support functions within the Investment Division eg. mezzanine service
- Support the delivery of Divisional and Group projects, initiatives and campaigns where required
- Act as a mentor for more junior members of the Consultancy Team and role model the divisional values of teamwork, energy and openness and those of the wider Group’s culture framework
What we are looking for:
- Specialist knowledge across all investment products and services, and a working knowledge of the retirement and estate planning solutions. There is a requirement to be an advocate of holistic and goals based financial planning
- Ideally hold Chartered Financial Planner status or an equivalent QCA level 6 qualification or relevant industry experience
- Understand personal Knowledge and Skills gaps and not be afraid to ask for support and development when appropriate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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
