Wealth Management - Technical Standards & Governance Executive in London

Wealth Management - Technical Standards & Governance Executive
To provide operational and technical support to the Training & Competence (T&C) function within Wealth Management. This role will assist in maintaining advice standards, supporting T&C processes, and coordinating technical projects. Over time, the role will develop deeper technical expertise and leadership capability to act as deputy to the Technical Director.
To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers; and t o comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules.
Key Responsibilities:
Training & Competence Support
Assist in maintaining T&C records administration, and MI reporting.
Coordinate initial training programmes for new joiners, and delivery of technical assessments via Competent Advisor.
Support the process for Statements of Professional Standing (SPS) applications and FCA reporting.
Help design and deliver learning resources via platforms such as Skillserve
Policy & Governance Support
Assist in updating and maintaining advice standards, templates, and policy documents.
Support monitoring of adherence to governance processes across advisory teams.
Manage and support the T&C collateral and document control process.
Technical & Market Research
Track legislative changes, FCA updates, and market trends to inform collateral.
Prepare briefing notes for internal forums and technical learning sessions.
Act as first point of contact for routine technical queries before escalation.
Support communication between T&C, Compliance, Marketing, and Advisory teams.
MI & Reporting
Prepare draft MI reports for review by the Technical Director.
Technical & Market Research
Track legislative changes, FCA updates, and market trends to inform collateral.
Prepare briefing notes for internal forums and technical learning sessions.
Stakeholder Liaison
Act as first point of contact for routine technical queries before escalation.
Support communication between T&C, Compliance, Marketing, and Advisory teams.
MI & Reporting
Prepare draft MI reports for review by the Technical Director.
Assist in data analysis for T&C performance and risk indicators.
Key Interfaces:
Teams across Wealth Management
Client facing roles in Banking
Learning and Development
Compliance
Marketing
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Experience/Skills:
Demonstrable experience working in Wealth Management or Financial Services
Awareness of the regulated Financial Planning environment, the High Net Worth (HNW) segment, and holistic Wealth Planning and Investment Management disciplines (across investment, pensions, protection, estate planning and banking)
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Ability to absorb and summarise technical information clearly.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal Attributes
Proactive and eager to learn.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
Flexible and resilient when faced with operational challenges.
Qualifications:
Minimum: Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (or working towards).
Long-term: Progress toward Level 6 and Chartered status to align with deputy responsibilities.
Team Working
Working proactively
Problem Solving and Judgement
Planning and reviewing
Communication and confidence
About Us
About Us
At Arbuthnot Latham, we seek proactive individuals who embrace high standards and bring the energy needed to drive success. In return, you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values your innovative ideas and provides the stability and support for your personal and professional growth. Our human-scale ethos means that everyone is recognised as an individual, not just a number, creating a workplace where you truly belong and thrive.
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