Trainee Financial Adviser

Trainee Financial Adviser

Trainee 42750 - 52250 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a top-performing team and provide tailored financial advice to clients.
  • Company: Dynamic financial practice in Derby with a strong reputation.
  • Benefits: Full funding for exams, hands-on training, and back-office support.
  • Other info: Flexible opportunities for both self-employed and employed roles.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your career in finance with mentorship from industry leaders.
  • Qualifications: Passion for financial advice and client relationship skills preferred.

The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.

Join one of SJP’s top-performing practices in Derby. Are you an ambitious professional looking to build a long-term career in financial advice? We are working with some of the top performing and fast-growing partner practices of St. James’s Place, they are now looking to expand their team and seeking a Trainee Financial Adviser to join them.

Based in the heart of Derby, these practices and their advisers have each built a strong reputation for delivering tailored financial advice to a diverse and loyal client base. With continued growth and demand, they are now offering a unique opportunity for an aspiring adviser to enter the industry through a structured and supportive development pathway.

What We're Looking For

  • Passionate about financial advice and helping clients plan for their futures
  • Professional, articulate, and confident in front of clients
  • Driven to build and grow their own portfolio of clients
  • Strong work ethic and a brilliant team player
  • Preferred (but not essential): QCF Level 4 qualifications (DipFA, IAD, CISI, or equivalent)
  • Background in relationship management or other client-facing roles. Open to a charismatic individual who is passionate about advice with at least 4 years professional experience

What We Offer

  • Full funding for industry-recognised exams (e.g. CII R0s) to help you become Level 4 qualified
  • Comprehensive, hands-on training in client acquisition, financial planning, and retirement modelling
  • A supportive pathway to advising, including access to a client bank to assist your new start
  • Back-office support to keep you focused on what matters most
  • The opportunity to shadow experienced advisers and learn directly from industry leaders
  • The firms are for both self-employed and employed opportunities however, this can be open to negotiation.

Is This You?

  • Have an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to succeed
  • Can build long-term relationships based on trust and empathy
  • See financial advice as more than just a job and the clients as number one

Trainee Financial Adviser employer: St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy

Join a top-performing practice in Derby that prioritises your professional growth and success as a Trainee Financial Adviser. With comprehensive training, full funding for industry-recognised exams, and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships while learning from experienced advisers. This is not just a job; it's a chance to embark on a rewarding career in financial advice within a dynamic and thriving environment.

St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy

Contact Details:

St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Trainee Financial Adviser

Financial Advice
Client Relationship Management
Communication Skills
Articulation
Confidence in Client Interactions
Teamwork
Work Ethic